cpu overheating

hk3948 · 16 Oct 2006 at 21:22

ive got an x64 3200.idle temp is around 60 and mobo temp is around 45. *** is going on. im a bit if a dunce with my pc so please dont get too technical with me. sorry if this post should be somewhere else. *** could be wrong and *** can i do to sort it

w3bbo · 16 Oct 2006 at 21:28

Improve airflow in the case (intake/exhaust) - reseat HSF and apply a thin layer of TIM. Upgrade the HSF.

hk3948 · 16 Oct 2006 at 21:47

with regards to the airflow/intake, i dont think is the problem. everything was fine when i first built the pc.idle temps were around 30 for cpu. its been recently that the temps have just shot up. *** could be wrong

El Jimben · 16 Oct 2006 at 21:50

How long ago did you build it? Fans by default create a lot of dust in your case, if you give it a good spring clean, it should help lower your temps. Good airflow is key though.

hk3948 · 16 Oct 2006 at 22:05

around 2yrs. i clean it out regularly, there isnt really any dust and the fans arent clogged up in any way. something must have happened for the temp to shoot up like that