Download the Tom's Hardware App from the App Store
The reference for current tech news
Yes No
Ads
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Motherboards & Memory > Chipsets & Bios > Overheating MB When Running Handbrake

Overheating MB When Running Handbrake

Forum Motherboards & Memory : Chipsets & Bios Overheating MB When Running Handbrake

Word :    Username :           
 

I built a quad core system last June '08 using Intel's DG33TLM motherboard. Everything has been working fine until last week when I was trying to encode some video for my iPhone. I have been using Handbrake which was working great. In the past, I have noticed that Handbrake uses most of the CPU resources and cpu utilization is close to 100% for all 4 cores. Last Thursday, my system started shutting down due to overheating when running Handbrake. This happened under both Windows 7 beta and Vista Ultimate. When I am not running Handbrake, everything is fine. Does anyone know what is going on? Thanks in advance for your help.

Reply to Henry_49
Register or log in to remove.
- 0 +

I assume you are using the stock heatsink. Check your idle and Prime95 small FFT temps with Core Temp.

 

You probably have a loose HS, check the mounting pins. They may not be fully seated even though they look like they are.

 

Or better yet, get a XIGMATEK HDT-S1283 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler with the XIGMATEK ACK-I7751 Retention Bracket. Check the case width for clearance first.

 

When applying thermal paste with the Xigmatek cooler, apply a thin layer across the CPU IHS (top) or across the whole base of the heatsink. The paste won't spread properly through contact because of the gaps between the heatpipes and the base.


Message edited by Zorg on 02-04-2009 at 07:13:25 AM
Reply to Zorg

There is also an option in Handbrake when using the h.264 Codec, you can go to the Advanced tab and add :threads=1 to the end of the string. This forces handbrake to only use one thread and reduces the CPU usage. Hope it helps.

Bryan

Reply to bsteph10
- 0 +

"There is also an option in Handbrake when using the h.264 Codec, you can go to the Advanced tab and add :threads=1 to the end of the string. This forces handbrake to only use one thread and reduces the CPU usage."

I am very new & unfamiliar with Handbrake. It's my first time using it as a matter of fact. I also have the CPU Usage problem & would like to try your suggestion. But I need you to guide/walk me through your entire suggestion.

Please be as detailed as possible.

Thank you :)

Reply to utsting
Register or log in to remove.
Tom's Hardware > Forum > Motherboards & Memory > Chipsets & Bios > Overheating MB When Running Handbrake
Go to:

There are 1606 identified and unidentified users. To see the list of identified users, Click here.

Please mind

You are about to answer a thread that has been inactive for more than 6 months.
If you still wish to proceed, please ensure that your posting is original and does not duplicate or overlap any prior responses to this thread.

Add a reply Cancel
  • Ask the community now
  • Publish
Ad
Ads
Latest best answer
Memory for GIGABYTE GA-G41MT-S2P
By fantastik250, 11 hours ago:

Take a look at this and see if you like it. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...]...

Best offers
They won a badge
Join us in greeting them
Top experts