Hi. New user but I've read lots of threads on these forums trying to solve various problems.
This is my first build. I've been having random system freezes (nothing responsive including mouse.) Initially thought it was the Windows 8.1 problem people have been discussing. But I digress because it's probably not . . .
But I was able to reproduce it with HWMonitor up:
The temperatures are not hot at all. I've never actually observed them over, say, 55C.
And if you look at the MOBO temp (CPU) max is only 49C on this occasion. But obviously the other temp is up to 287C (I presume the safety feature kicked in at that point?)
Questions:
1) Is it possible that the 287C is correct? Is it possible for it to shoot up like that for no apparent reason? Or would bad sensor be most likely?
If it's incorrect, is there a way to correct that sensor?
2) Should I return the item?
The computer is still booting so it's not entirely fried at this point (had it really gone up to 200+ would it be fried?). I've only had the item for a few days so I can still return it to retailer.
On that note, would the faulty sensor be related to the MOBO or the CPU?
3) Concern about possible damage to CPU? Mobo?
Other relevant info:
MOBO: GA-990FXA-UD3 rev 4.0
FAN: CM Hyper EVO 212 (used the paste that came with it)
Anything else? Thanks for your expertise.
This is my first build. I've been having random system freezes (nothing responsive including mouse.) Initially thought it was the Windows 8.1 problem people have been discussing. But I digress because it's probably not . . .
But I was able to reproduce it with HWMonitor up:
The temperatures are not hot at all. I've never actually observed them over, say, 55C.
And if you look at the MOBO temp (CPU) max is only 49C on this occasion. But obviously the other temp is up to 287C (I presume the safety feature kicked in at that point?)
Questions:
1) Is it possible that the 287C is correct? Is it possible for it to shoot up like that for no apparent reason? Or would bad sensor be most likely?
If it's incorrect, is there a way to correct that sensor?
2) Should I return the item?
The computer is still booting so it's not entirely fried at this point (had it really gone up to 200+ would it be fried?). I've only had the item for a few days so I can still return it to retailer.
On that note, would the faulty sensor be related to the MOBO or the CPU?
3) Concern about possible damage to CPU? Mobo?
Other relevant info:
MOBO: GA-990FXA-UD3 rev 4.0
FAN: CM Hyper EVO 212 (used the paste that came with it)
Anything else? Thanks for your expertise.
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