amd64 socket 754 getting hot

scotty281976 · 6 Aug 2007 at 17:11

hi peeps ive got a desktop pc with a amd 64 3000+ socket 754 and it geting hot to the point where the bios shuts the pc down at 65 degrees it was going this a few weeks ago so i cleaned all in side the pc and reseated the heatsink which is a coolermaster one can any body help me resolve this im thinking about geting a new heatsink and fan oh by the way is isnt overclocked or anything running standard settings and i dont play games on it or anything like that its doing it when browsing the internet

RJC · 6 Aug 2007 at 18:12

Did you re-apply thermal compond, also check the cooler is seated properly and the fan is running, may need up the speed.

Rob

PS: Please don't cross post it does get confusing.

scotty281976 · 6 Aug 2007 at 18:31

yes i reapplied new compound and its seated properly it sits om the cpu evnenly i used akasa silver compound i cant change the speed of the fan its running at 1900 rpm thats what the motherboard software says anyway

RJC · 6 Aug 2007 at 18:41

Couple of other options, you say this started a few weeks ago assuming it was running ok prior, did you install any software or do anything which could have course the high temps. (just a thought)

Can you remove the side panel and see if the temps improve.
What software are you using to check your temperatures.

Rob

scotty281976 · 6 Aug 2007 at 18:47

im using abit eq software that came with the mb whats the side panel

RJC · 6 Aug 2007 at 18:51

scotty281976 said:
im using abit eq software that came with the mb whats the side panel

Sorry, side panel on your case or lid depending if your running a tower or desktop.

Try downloading speedfan or core temp to double check your temps.
Link for speedfan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

scotty281976 · 6 Aug 2007 at 19:01

speedfan reports the same temps
makes no difference with the side panel off
also ive one 80mm rear fan same for the front theres a 120 mm on the side panel blowing air towards the cpu cooler and a 120 mm in the psu

Amonlym · 6 Aug 2007 at 19:03

might be a bios issue, i built a 3400+ for someone ages ago, and it took about 5 attempts to get the heatsink on well enough that it would post... bios flash took 40c off the reported idle temp!

otherwise most boards let you wind up the limit, 75c should be fine.

scotty281976 · 6 Aug 2007 at 19:10

i flashed the bios with the latest one im thinking bout gettin a new cooler and thermal paste can you recomend any on oc website i only live round the corner from there shop