Is my system overheating?

[Mike]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd (More info?)

Ive been trying to figure out for the last few weeks why my system is
freezing at completely different times, in completely different
programs and no error logs to explain it. I have run a pile of
diagnostics, virus scans, registry checks ect. The only thing I have
been able to come up with is that my temperature on my AMD Athalon
processor seems to be on the high side. The computer seems to freeze
much less often when the case is open, but it still inevitably
freezes(sometimes in 10 minutes sometimes 10 hours) I am hoping
someone can give me some insight if it might be a heat problem based
on the current information I got from Hmonitor
Mainboard 77.0 F
CPU 132.0 F
HDD 106.0 F

Does any of this look odd in any way? Thanks in advance.
-Mike

 

[john]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd (More info?)

Mike wrote:
> Ive been trying to figure out for the last few weeks why my system is
> freezing at completely different times, in completely different
> programs and no error logs to explain it. I have run a pile of
> diagnostics, virus scans, registry checks ect. The only thing I have
> been able to come up with is that my temperature on my AMD Athalon
> processor seems to be on the high side. The computer seems to freeze
> much less often when the case is open, but it still inevitably
> freezes(sometimes in 10 minutes sometimes 10 hours) I am hoping
> someone can give me some insight if it might be a heat problem based
> on the current information I got from Hmonitor
> Mainboard 77.0 F
> CPU 132.0 F
> HDD 106.0 F
>
> Does any of this look odd in any way? Thanks in advance.
> -Mike

which cpu and cooler?
older amd's i've found do run hotter than xp's but my xp used to lockup at
around that temp and if thats your idle temp then it is running rather warm.

 

[johny]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd (More info?)

Very possible that it locks up due to overheated CPU. 132 F is ~55.5 C AMD's
spec. is is maximum 70C. If your CPU is 55 at idle, when you load it, it may
very well go over 65-70 and you don't want that, because that when the
problems start.
I say find a way to lower your cpu temp. Arctic Silver 5? Bigger HSF? bring
more copper to your system.
My Athlon XP 1800+ was 119 at idle, 140 at max load, didn't have any
problems.


"John" <john@btnospam.com> wrote in message
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> Mike wrote:
> > Ive been trying to figure out for the last few weeks why my system is
> > freezing at completely different times, in completely different
> > programs and no error logs to explain it. I have run a pile of
> > diagnostics, virus scans, registry checks ect. The only thing I have
> > been able to come up with is that my temperature on my AMD Athalon
> > processor seems to be on the high side. The computer seems to freeze
> > much less often when the case is open, but it still inevitably
> > freezes(sometimes in 10 minutes sometimes 10 hours) I am hoping
> > someone can give me some insight if it might be a heat problem based
> > on the current information I got from Hmonitor
> > Mainboard 77.0 F
> > CPU 132.0 F
> > HDD 106.0 F
> >
> > Does any of this look odd in any way? Thanks in advance.
> > -Mike
>
> which cpu and cooler?
> older amd's i've found do run hotter than xp's but my xp used to lockup at
> around that temp and if thats your idle temp then it is running rather
warm.
>
>

 

[Guest]

Archived from groups: alt.comp.hardware.overclocking.amd (More info?)

johny wrote:
>> Mike wrote:
>>> Ive been trying to figure out for the last few weeks why my system
>>> is freezing at completely different times, in completely different
>>> programs and no error logs to explain it. I have run a pile of
>>> diagnostics, virus scans, registry checks ect. The only thing I have
>>> been able to come up with is that my temperature on my AMD Athalon
>>> processor seems to be on the high side. The computer seems to freeze
>>> much less often when the case is open, but it still inevitably
>>> freezes(sometimes in 10 minutes sometimes 10 hours) I am hoping
>>> someone can give me some insight if it might be a heat problem based
>>> on the current information I got from Hmonitor
>>> Mainboard 77.0 F
>>> CPU 132.0 F
>>> HDD 106.0 F
>>>
>>> Does any of this look odd in any way? Thanks in advance.
>>
>> which cpu and cooler?
>> older amd's i've found do run hotter than xp's but my xp used to
>> lockup at around that temp and if thats your idle temp then it is
>> running rather warm.
>
> Very possible that it locks up due to overheated CPU. 132 F is ~55.5
> C AMD's spec. is is maximum 70C.

Actually, they're spec'd to 85 deg or above, depending on the CPU you are
using. Depending on the motherboard, low 50's idle and low-to-mid 60's may
actually be normal temperatures (if it's reading the diode properly and you
don't have deafening air cooling or water), or it may be very high (if it's
reading low and it's reading socket temps).

However, given that it's unstable, temperature would be one of the first
things to look at. First of all, if you've had the system for a while the
nremove the HSF, disassemble it and give it a good wash and clean (remove
the fan before washing, of course ). Get all the dust out. Reapply and
see if that drops the temperature. If that doesn't help (or even if it does)
get the biggest, most powerful desk or floor fan you have, take the side off
your case, and point the fan in. Keep it a couple feet away so as to not
muck up the airflow too much. This should get your case temperature pretty
close to room temperature. If the temperatures read drop significantly when
you do this, you have an airflow problem in your case. If it's still
freezing or failing prime95, then underclock it to something nice and slow
(~700MHz or so). Try it again for a while. If it's STILL failing then it's
not your CPU that the problem is. Look at your RAM or motherboard. Just keep
on playing with the multiplier and FSB and see how high you can get it
before problems appear.

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