CPU often overheated

[Jacky Luk]

Hi,
I don't know if anyone can answer me even though it is off-topic.
My computer often goes overheated. It is always the massive access to the
harddisk that causes the problem. When I do virus-scan or searching, my
temperature monitor always turns red, meaning the temperature is up above 50
degrees. Couldn't stop it and don't know how to solve. Any ideas? I have
shuffled the hardware from reconnecting the cables to getting rid of dust
stuck in the fans, though it was assembled by my friend and no problems at
first. Still no improvement...
Thanks
Jack

 

[Alias~-]

Hi,
I don't know if anyone can answer me even though it is off-topic.
My computer often goes overheated. It is always the massive access to the
harddisk that causes the problem. When I do virus-scan or searching, my
temperature monitor always turns red, meaning the temperature is up above 50
degrees. Couldn't stop it and don't know how to solve. Any ideas? I have
shuffled the hardware from reconnecting the cables to getting rid of dust
stuck in the fans, though it was assembled by my friend and no problems at
first. Still no improvement...
Thanks
Jack

Replace the CPU fan.

Alias

 

[R. McCarty]

Rapid heat increases are normal when CPU usage climbs. One thing you
need to check is the processors idle temp. It's very important that your
CPU is mounted correctly to the Heatsink with adequate/quality Thermal
paste (Artic Silver). It's the paste that enables heat transfer from the
heat
spreader ( metal cap ) over the CPU to the Heatsink. If the heatsink isn't
correctly attached ( skewed, off center ) then CPU heat will not be able
to be dissipated into the heatsink and drawn away with the CPU fan. To
get more exact advice it helps to note hardware details like CPU type &
speed and whether it's a "Stock" (OEM) fan or a custom 3rd party type.

 

[Guest]

You caught me in the mood to be a good natured smartass

What CPU are you talking about? Commonwealth Press Union, Central Policy
Unit, Columbia Pacific University, California Pacific University, Communist
Party of Ukraine, Central Philippine University, Computer Power User, Cost
Per Unit, Customer Pick-Up, Crime Prevention Unit, Computer Processor Unit,
Cash Pick Up, California Polytechnic University, Communications Processor
Unit, Community for Pittsburgh Ultimate, Chemical Protective Undergarments,
Contribution Per Unit, Certified Postal Unit, Chemical Protection Unit,
Collective Protection Unit, Caption Projection Unit or Clinical
Pharmacokinetic Unit?

Mabey Current the Electric Cat can help
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But seriously, I know how frustrating problems such as yours can be and I
hope you get it fixed

 

[R. McCarty]

CPU = Costs Plenty (to) Upgrade.....

"Cloudchaser the Red Wolf furry"

 

[Guest]

Are you overclocking your CPU ??

MD

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Replace the CPU fan or upgrade it to a better, more cooling model.

I would also consider adding additional case fans in order to improve the air
flow thru your PC.

 

[Plato]

Hi,
I don't know if anyone can answer me even though it is off-topic.
My computer often goes overheated. It is always the massive access to the
harddisk that causes the problem. When I do virus-scan or searching, my

Then you need better case cooling. Add a case fan in back of the pc that
blows hot air out.

 

[Rock]

"Jacky Luk"wrote

Hi,
I don't know if anyone can answer me even though it is off-topic.
My computer often goes overheated. It is always the massive access to the
harddisk that causes the problem. When I do virus-scan or searching, my
temperature monitor always turns red, meaning the temperature is up above
50 degrees. Couldn't stop it and don't know how to solve. Any ideas? I
have shuffled the hardware from reconnecting the cables to getting rid of
dust stuck in the fans, though it was assembled by my friend and no
problems at first. Still no improvement...
Thanks
Jack

Post to a hardware newsgroup.