help

jagg3r · 25 Dec 2011 at 15:19

Hi, i just purchased the Cataclysm Hogger" Intel Core i3 2100 3.10GHz DDR3 MMO Dual Core Gaming System for my son for christmas, everything was running fine untill he decided to play minecraft and the temps hit 87 in about 5 mins of playing, i also tried rage on steam and after only 2 mins the temp was up to 92and averaging in the late 80's. Are the fans not working right, i got a note from overclockers with the pc stating that it was stress tested and it reached 71. Ive a very unhappy teen because he cant play minecraft on christmas day

. Any ideas as to what could be wrong, I got windows7 running on it.

Unicorn · 25 Dec 2011 at 16:54

Firstly were is the pc situated? Against a wall or something? And if any packing materials came inside have you been sure you have removed them all checking behind any panels for hidden bits that could block air flow

95thrifles · 25 Dec 2011 at 17:02

Also open it up and check the heatsink on the CPU hasnt become dislodged during transit, maybe reseat it if necessary

jagg3r · 25 Dec 2011 at 17:52

Ya i just poped of the cover and the heatsink is loose it(i presume the heatsink is the big fan like thing on top of the mobo lol), not to up on the internals of pcs

Its just loose on 1 side but ive no idea how to tighten it, its a weird plastic looking screw thing that just does not tighten no mattter what way i turn it. okey i looked up youtube and i think its some sort of push pen screw?

95thrifles · 25 Dec 2011 at 18:27

Yep, push it in, then turn, and it should lock behind the mobo

jagg3r · 25 Dec 2011 at 19:06

nah its just not tightening

going to leave well enough alone and get in contact with overclockers tomorrow if there open. Thanks for the advice though m8