CPU overheating

[cookjei]

I just finished building my computer and my CPU keeps overheating and then shutting the whole system off. My system won't stay on longer than a min b4 it shuts off. Not even the default settings for the multiplier and CPU spd will keep it from powering down. I needs help yall. My specs are below.

Intel P4 2.66GHz
PC2700 512MB Kingston
ASUS P4G8X Deluxe

 

[Tigr_K157]

I guess you´ve made sure all fans are actually spinning? Make sure the CPU heatsink is properly seated on the CPU, and check the CPU voltage in BIOS.

 

[cookjei]

Yep, checked all the fans but I do think I need to recheck the CPU fan and heatsink again and see if it works. It felt loose when I installed it but I just figured it was suppose to fit that way. Thanks for the advise.

 

[Tigr_K157]

The CPU HSF should never feel loose, most people are scared to death because of the tight fit (you know what I mean)! Something is wrong with your CPU heatsink/fan anyways if the temp gets to shutdown in a minute!

 

[cookjei]

I went home yesterday and found out that my CPU was overheating b/c the heatsink and CPU fan weren't on correctly. And I was scared to death when I was adjusting it. I thought I was breaking it, but now it's snug. Thanks for the advise, it worked!!

 

[svol]

Lucky you that you didn't go for an Athlon XP if you get scared by putting a HSF on a CPU with heatspreader. On the Athlon XP the core is visible just like with the P3.

My CPU fan spins so fast that it creates a wormhole