To start with I'm very inexperienced with computer components and the most I have done is install my graphics card and RAM, so my apologies for perhaps giving lack of detail with my position.
Recently my computer started to slow down, giving me a warning on booting up that my cpu was over temperature. Had a look inside to clean away any dust but noticed that my CPU fan wasn't spinning when I booted it up. After googling for an hour or so, checking it spins freely, looking for any visible damage (none) and repluging it, I think it may just be broken. (although this is just a guess from what I have seen)
So I'm basically looking for a little guidance as to where to start when replacing my CPU fan and heat sink; I mean I could get an identically replacement but it seems as good a time as any to maybe make an upgrade considering this one has failed on me. I understand that I need to get one compatable with my CPU but will also fit inside my case, however lack much confidence in buying anything from fear of it not working.
Spec:
Chillblast Fusion Rocket
Cooler Master Elite 430 Case
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor Overclocked to up to 4.5GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 CPU Cooler
Generic thermal paste
Asus P8P67 Motherboard
4GB PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Memory (2 x 2GB sticks)
Chillblast AMD Radeon HD 6950 2048MB Graphics Card
1000GB 7200RPM Hard Disk
Sony 24x DVD-RW Drive
Corsair Ultra Low Noise 600W PSU
Onboard High Definition Audio
300Mbps 802.11n Wireless PCI Adaptor (for Wireless networks)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
It was bought from chillblast.com about 3 years ago.
I'm having to type this from an iPad (for obvious reasons) so sorry for any strange formatting or spelling errors.
Recently my computer started to slow down, giving me a warning on booting up that my cpu was over temperature. Had a look inside to clean away any dust but noticed that my CPU fan wasn't spinning when I booted it up. After googling for an hour or so, checking it spins freely, looking for any visible damage (none) and repluging it, I think it may just be broken. (although this is just a guess from what I have seen)
So I'm basically looking for a little guidance as to where to start when replacing my CPU fan and heat sink; I mean I could get an identically replacement but it seems as good a time as any to maybe make an upgrade considering this one has failed on me. I understand that I need to get one compatable with my CPU but will also fit inside my case, however lack much confidence in buying anything from fear of it not working.
Spec:
Chillblast Fusion Rocket
Cooler Master Elite 430 Case
Intel Core i5 2500K Processor Overclocked to up to 4.5GHz
Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro Rev 2 CPU Cooler
Generic thermal paste
Asus P8P67 Motherboard
4GB PC3-10666 1333MHz DDR3 Memory (2 x 2GB sticks)
Chillblast AMD Radeon HD 6950 2048MB Graphics Card
1000GB 7200RPM Hard Disk
Sony 24x DVD-RW Drive
Corsair Ultra Low Noise 600W PSU
Onboard High Definition Audio
300Mbps 802.11n Wireless PCI Adaptor (for Wireless networks)
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit
It was bought from chillblast.com about 3 years ago.
I'm having to type this from an iPad (for obvious reasons) so sorry for any strange formatting or spelling errors.
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