I am not completely incompetent when it comes to computers but I am by no means a PC wizard.
I recently have been experiencing issues where while I am running programs or playing games my screen will turn into pixelated boxes and my PC will completely shut itself down on the spot.
It is summer and my house does not have A/C. The temp in the house right now is around 79 degrees F. So I assume that my PC is overheating.
My PC is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229539&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-
The CPU is a FX-9370 (4.4GHz) which I know can run hot but as you see in the specs the tower comes with a 1200 CPU water cooler. I have the PC is an open well circulated area. I have checked all fans for functionality (2 back, 1 top, and 1 front) and I've been air blowing any dust that has accumulated.
I have downloaded a program to be able to track my CPU temp and such but unfortunately the computer shuts down like I said.
My question is am I right in thinking that the PC is overheating? Also what can I do so I don't damage my CPU/PC short of buying A/C? Do I need to add water to the liquid cooling system?
I recently have been experiencing issues where while I am running programs or playing games my screen will turn into pixelated boxes and my PC will completely shut itself down on the spot.
It is summer and my house does not have A/C. The temp in the house right now is around 79 degrees F. So I assume that my PC is overheating.
My PC is http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883229539&nm_mc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel&cm_mmc=TEMC-RMA-Approvel-_-Content-_-text-_-
The CPU is a FX-9370 (4.4GHz) which I know can run hot but as you see in the specs the tower comes with a 1200 CPU water cooler. I have the PC is an open well circulated area. I have checked all fans for functionality (2 back, 1 top, and 1 front) and I've been air blowing any dust that has accumulated.
I have downloaded a program to be able to track my CPU temp and such but unfortunately the computer shuts down like I said.
My question is am I right in thinking that the PC is overheating? Also what can I do so I don't damage my CPU/PC short of buying A/C? Do I need to add water to the liquid cooling system?