While gaming (Playing an MMORPG, mostly) my CPU will often over heat and shut down. I've tried several different heat sinks, and nothing worked. Any suggestions? Do I need a new CPU?
Need more info, specs on your CPU, GPU, mobo, PSU, cooling system as well as some temp readings (idle and full load) and which monitoring app you used would be appreciated.
Need more info, specs on your CPU, GPU, mobo, PSU, cooling system as well as some temp readings (idle and full load) and which monitoring app you used would be appreciated.
CPU: Intel P4 - 3.0 GHz (Chipset - i865PE)
GPU: Standard Nvidia 6800
Motherboard: A-Bit IS7
PSU: 450
Temp while idle is usually about 49-50C and can hit 70C during gaming.
I use A-Bit EQ (comes with the motherboard) to monitor the temperatures.
Are you sure it is the CPU that is overheating? What are the readings from the other components?
Could it be the power supply? I don't think the CPU should start to reach the 70s during gaming. I haven't checked the readings on the other components during a full load.
Give us an idea on your case's airflow also. How many/what size intake and exhaust fans do you have. Have you flashed your BIOS to the newest version? I've seen that fix temp reading issues more than a few times. They are easy to find on ABIT's website, and easy to do if you just use WinFlash you can do it from within windows.
Are you sure it is the CPU that is overheating? What are the readings from the other components?
Hello
i do not think the cpu is the problem. My pd 830 can ran at 70 for several hours during stress test. I am worried if you constantly hit 80 or more. did you overclock your cpu or any other parts. Check your power supply as well. Try to keep your pc cool and see if there is any difference.
Give us an idea on your case's airflow also. How many/what size intake and exhaust fans do you have. Have you flashed your BIOS to the newest version? I've seen that fix temp reading issues more than a few times. They are easy to find on ABIT's website, and easy to do if you just use WinFlash you can do it from within windows.
I have two intake fans and one exhaust. I have not changed my BIOS since I built this PC.
I have about the same setup, a Northwood P4 3.0 on an IBM 865PERLL mobo and had the same problem. The temp would shoot up to 70 C and trip the Intel Active Monitor when I played Call of Duty 2 for about 45 seconds. I tried fans all over the place, including opening the case and blowing a floor fan directly onto the mobo. The floor fan actually worked OK.
Then, I had enough and bought a ZALMAN CNPS9500 at my local Fry's. $70 for a freaking fan/heatsink. It is huge and I had to remove the mobo to install it. Now my CPU never cracks 40. Here is the link to it at NewEgg:
The Zalman wisks away the heat as fast as the CPU can generate it. I love it! It is NOT a problem with your case fans. Otherwise you would also see your memory area heat up.
How old is the case? When I upgraded from a 1000 Thunderbird to a 2600+ I discovered (the hard way) that older cases were NOT designed for new CPUs. I did a temp fix by adding a slot turbo fan that I set directly over my CPU and it dropped temps significantly (and was cheap).
Later I upgraded to a Mini-Lanboy case that has 2 120mm fans and had no more issues. If those 3 fans you are using are 80mm then they might be marginal for you.
Also blow out your case with a can of air including the PS grills.
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Went the way of overkill for my next PC, Sonata2 with 4 fans (2 120mm, 1 80mm, 1 92mm) plus CPU fan, and 2 on the GPU. Added a fan controller to be able to adjust them though. Hopefully get that one running later this week.
