My pc is overheating.

Cyphix · Post by **Cyphix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:56 pm

I am running a custom built PC, it has a P4 prescott 3.0EGhz, and it idles at about 49c and the load is 66c, and the ACPI is running at a constant 51c.

It has a Thermaltake Pipe101 heatsink with a panaflow 92mm fan, and Cremique Thermal Paste.. a case fan too ;o

I really dont understand, even with the case off it runs that fast :/

What could be the problem?

bizzle · Post by **bizzle** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 9:59 pm

It's a Pentium 4.. and a Prescott. Really, what do you expect?

Cyphix · Post by **Cyphix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:02 pm

*shrugs*

I didn't know they run THAT hot.... this isn't bad for the PC at all?

bizzle · Post by **bizzle** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:04 pm

Cyphix wrote:*shrugs*

I didn't know they run THAT hot.... this isn't bad for the PC at all?

It's not TOO bad.

Cyphix · Post by **Cyphix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:09 pm

I just don't want it to break on me 6 months down the road because of the heat

How long should it last me, would you say?

Caboose · Post by **Caboose** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:27 pm

If it's overheating, you really should do something about it.

Cyphix · Post by **Cyphix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:30 pm

I know, but im all out of idea's.... I really can't think of anything else....

Vchat20 · Post by **Vchat20** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:02 pm

open up the case, slap on a large box fan and crank it on high?

you really didnt specify what KIND of ideas, did you?

Cyphix · Post by **Cyphix** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:22 pm

Pretty much just putting in a better heating, compound, and fans... thats about it really.

mariobro · Post by **mariobro** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:05 am

I've run PCs at much higher temps for 3 years straight... I wouldn't worry.

Experiment with different fan configurations, and you're bound to find one that hits the sweet spot.

Juan · Post by **Juan** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:12 am

Heh I've been running my Athlon at 60? idle... You're OK

Disheveled DrFreeze · Post by **Disheveled DrFreeze** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:04 am

Juan wrote:Heh I've been running my Athlon at 60? idle... You're OK

id freak if my athlon got over 60 full load, and i did a good job keeping it below

my current cpu doesnt go over 45, go Athlon 64, my old sempron (90nm palermo core) wouldnt go over 40 with stock cooling

as for the presscot, if it even runs that high even with the case side off, i suggest checking the heatsink, 66 load is kinda hot

not just souLLy now · Post by **not just souLLy now** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:50 am

have you tried blowing on it?

navi · Post by **navi** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 4:47 am

Have you tried Paper Cooling?
Over Spining your Fans?
And don't forget about Dust Build-Up

Veggita2099 · Post by **Veggita2099** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:03 pm

Just don't look and hope it works?

ninja · Post by **ninja** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:38 am

The prescott cores run hotter than your standard P4. Your temp's are a little high, but i wouldnt be to alarmed about it. if you are really worried about it, you could take some time to take the fans / hsf out and clean them, as well as make sure there is no dust in the case / on the mobo / etc. Since you would be removing the heatsink / fan, you will need to replace the thermal paste. you could get some Arctic Silver 5, its a lot better than the standard thermal pad / paste that come with most heatsinks, and can help lower temperatures further when applied correctly.

Sir C.A.T · Post by **Sir C.A.T** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:35 pm

Shoot it in the leg and make it know you mean business.

Or, keep your case off and lots of fans.

bizzle · Post by **bizzle** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 6:39 pm

Sir C.A.T wrote:Shoot it in the leg and make it know you mean business.

Or, keep your case off and lots of fans.

That'll be more hassle in the longrun. DUST!!!

If you don't have fan filters and don't feel like ordering them, make them out of pantyhouse. Works well and it's cheap!