Cpu overheating and computer shuts down doring gaming

[dirtymo88]

hey my problem is my cpu seems to be overheating while under heavy load like while playing cod 2 or battlefield 2 n completely shutting my computer off like i pulled the plug out of the wall im running a

Intel(r) core2 duo cpu e7200 @ 2.53ghz with stock Intel fan
coolmaster 500w
nvidia geforce 7150 nforce 630i mobo
asus graphic card dunno what rating maybe v639
running vista ultimate

please any help would be much appreciated thanks again

 

[dirtymo88]

hey my problem is my cpu seems to be overheating while under heavy load like while playing cod 2 or battlefield 2 n completely shutting my computer off like i pulled the plug out of the wall im running a

Intel(r) core2 duo cpu e7200 @ 2.53ghz with stock Intel fan
coolmaster 500w
nvidia geforce 7150 nforce 630i mobo
asus graphic card dunno what rating maybe v639
running vista ultimate

please any help would be much appreciated thanks again

yea n i downloaded speedfan 4.40 and running idle my cpu is running 55c-65c then under load from gaming it shoots strait up peaks at 105c within 5-10 min

 

[dtq]

I'd check the following :-

Fan spinning properly.

Heatsink is properly seated

Thermal compound is making a good joint.

Ive had it before where a heatsink has came loose and only attached by 3 out of the 4 connectors, makes a big difference to temps.

 

[mi1ez]

^+1

 

[DJRWolf]

Stock HSF's are not that good. I would suggest since you do gaming on it to upgrade your HSF to something better. One I would personally suggest is the Cooler Master GeminII S. It is not the biggest but it punches way above it's weight class. If that one is even too big for you, another smaller step up from stock is the Cooler Master Vortex 752.

 

[sayantan]

I'd check the following :-

Fan spinning properly.

Heatsink is properly seated

Thermal compound is making a good joint.

Ive had it before where a heatsink has came loose and only attached by 3 out of the 4 connectors, makes a big difference to temps.

yeah I also feel the same... n apply some more thermal paste if necessary..

 

[dirtymo88]

Hey thanks for all the advice went with a http://www.coolermaster-usa.com/product.php?product_id=2879 cooler master hyper n620 way overkill but running my sytem at 27c idle and 35c at max load so i do believe my problem once again merry christmas and happy new year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[r_manic]

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