Intel DH55HC overheating

[BorisTheAnimal]

Hi,

my friends motherboard is heating up a little bit too much, for example playing Counter Strike Source for about 3 hours got the motherboard temp up to a steady 100C.

Now the simple question is, should my friend buy a new motherboard or just find a better cooling solution, ps I don't know any other details about his system than this so please be patient with getting info..

Cheers & Thanks in advance!

 

[BorisTheAnimal]

Has it actually been cleaned? There is no way a system playing CS:S should be anywhere near that temp even with a stock cooler. I would say open the side and blast it out with a compressor/can of compressed air paying attention to the cooler and fans but make sure you hold the blades or it can damage the bearings. If its a stock cooler take it off, clean off thermal compound and reapply. I would say that would normally sort the problem out if not get an aftermarket cooler. Shouldn't really spend more than £25 for that age system.

Thanks for the reply,

will have to check inside the case next time we meet.. Can't really say if he has a good cooling solution, and I personally know that no game should take the motherboard up to those temps or well those that I know of would not do it..

 

[BorisTheAnimal]

No when looking through Speccy, it definitely that is the motherboard that hits 100 C, will check this upcoming weekend his system.. gonna meet him so will keep you guys informed..!

 

[BorisTheAnimal]

So here is the speccy file from my friends system.

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