is it safe to remove the amd heatsink?

#1 sounds like a heat issue. May not be the cpu though, could be the video card or the northbridge.

If that PC still runs, get motherboard monitor installed and tray to monitor your temps that way. Alternatively monitor them from BIOS if your mobo supports it.

#2 doesn't sound promising. You're using retail heatsinks right (i.e your cpu's came boxed direct from AMD)? You did remove the protective film from the thermal pad before use right? - I just ask since you have 2 PCs with a problem.

The other possibility (other than a dead cpu) is that the motherboard or powersupply have died on the 1800+ system. What supply are you using?

The good news is that you can interchange and swap many things on your two systems to try and eliminate issues.

1stly I'd try running system 1 (1ghz) with the case off and see if keeps going longer.

Swap stuff around but leave the cpus 'till last (check PSUs, video cards first. I expect you have a mix of DDR and SDR RAM so probably cannot swap much, but if you have more than 1 stick in system #2, try swallping, reseating and using 1 at a time in various slots.

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yes, of course you can interchange pretty much any component. As long as you know what you are doing you'll be okay.

My hesitance around recommending you to do this initially is that since you don't know whether it is okay or not, you are obviously not that experienced in doing this. That is no bad thing, of course everyone has to start somewhere.

If you remove the haetsink from your cpu once the PC has run, then you need to do a few things.

Turn off all system power and remove the power lead. This prevents accidental power-on that can be real nasty.
Work like this is usually easier with the motherboard removed and resting on a firm, static-free surface.
Unclip the heatsink carfully. Retail h/s can be a little touch, be careful of the mobo.
Examine the base of the heatsink and the top of the cpu. look to ensure the pad melted and only a uniform, thin layer remain on the cpu and where the core pressed into it against the heatsink.
Remove CPU from mobo and inspect area.
Clean the heatsink and cpu off, remove all traces of the compound. The compound is one use only, do not try to reseat the heatsink with it. Cleaning is usually best achieved with a finger-nail initially, to remove the bulk, then with cotton-tips and warm soapy water. Let the heatsink and cpu dry thoroughly before re-use.
Final wipe the cpu core and heatsink with a dry, lint free cloth and ideally some isopropyl alcohol to remove grease and lint.
Apply thermal paste of your choice according to it's or <A HREF="http://www.articsilver.com" target="_new">Artic Silver's</A> instructions.
Re-attach desired heatsink per the original AMD instructions, or - if using another heatsink, theirs.

Good luck.


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actually...i have built 2 systems so far...the 1ghz and this 1800+ one...i found what the problem was...it was the motherboard...i swapped the abit kr7a-133 for a soyo kt333 dragon lite and it's fine now...i never had to remove the heatsink after the initial install before so i didn't know...i kind of figured it out on my own though...

well, i make a mistake on this one. he. but mistakes are a human being property among other.


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