CPU overheating dramatically

Hi
Not really heard of the cooler your using but i bought a cooler master that was quoted as suitable up to a 1.7 athlon as well. but when i had a look at cooler masters web site ( my cpu was also running hot ) the spec was for the new athlon whitch runs approx 30% cooler than the older athlons. The cpu will run hotter under load when its doing any work. Ive now bought taisol`s lattest model which has a copper insert in the base and it`s running fine, quite as well. The temp is about 57 deg. under load.
Hope this was of help-Richie

If temperature is giving you problems, then I suggest purchasing a new heatsink. Just because something is rated up to 1.7GHz, doesn't mean it'll keep it cool. Plus, the thermal compound that comes with it is probably not the best quality.

Where did you buy that heatsink, though? Most local retailers don't sell the higher quality ones. The temperatures you're saying is pretty high. I would suggest getting some thermal compound first, in case the transfer isn't good enough. Then, if that doesn't work, case fans might better your situation. <b>Then</b>, you should buy a new heatsink if all else fails. I have been using a Swiftech MC370-0A, then I bought a CoolerMaster rated up to 1.2GHz. The reason is because the Swiftech is rattling, so I'm gonna RMA it, and use the CoolerMaster as a backup for now. The CoolerMaster keeps my 850 at 44.7°C idle, getting as high as 56-57°C when I run the BurnIn utility <b>Toast</b>.

Also, if you're reading your temp from your motherboard's onboard sensor, it's usually incorrect. I bought a Compunurse thermistor from Nerdsbyte.com, and taped the sensor <b>next</b> to the CPU core. This way, I have an accurate temperature.

I've heard that the Thermal Take Volcano 6Cu is pretty decent, and not too loud. You can buy it at <A HREF="http://www.coolerguys.com/cpucool/duron.shtml" target="_new">Coolerguys.com</A> for about $10, plus it helps the Red Cross. If you really want good cooling, plus a great installation design, perhaps purchase the newer version - the <A HREF="http://www.bzboyz.com/store/product471.html" target="_new">Swiftech MCX370-0A</A>. That's what I'm planning to get real soon...

Kernel32.dll error...aw, son of a....

Freon based cooler?!?! What the hell, those don't exist. Just get a quality HSF, like the Switftech MC-462-A. www.swiftnets.com Best HSF out there.

Yeah, but I was trying to stay "non-exotic."

I didn't see your cooler on the site. But they had a TTCm2ab with a fan rated at 20cfm?? Man you will never air cool a T-bird will only 20cfm. Get ahold of the New Alpha 8035 for $50 and your problems are solved. Alpha... made from the best stuff on earth.

<b>"These are my thoughts, your mileage may vary."