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New CPU keeps crashing

Camalot

Camalot

Camalot

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I've loaded defults on mobo, but i cant get through an instal of wow without it crashing.

Aslo memory in bios is set to ddr400, but cpuz says its running at 166mhz

dual core 3800+
asrock dual sata 2

CPU was at 39deg when it crashed last, thats not overheating is it ? :eek:
 
try disabling spread spectrum in the memory settings. CPU temp is a good one it can't be overheating lol.
 
ghgh said:
try disabling spread spectrum in the memory settings. CPU temp is a good one it can't be overheating lol.
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Ive disabled that and i diddnt get a crash all day. I installed wow and played it for just over an hour fine :eek:

Its clocked at 2.5 and temp hit a max of 46 in speedfan.

Is that ok :eek:

(PS Thanks for the replies:) )
 
Some people like to keep CPU temp below 50. But up to 55 is definitely fine, and I don't stop until mine is hitting 60.
 
My 3800 x2 runs at 59c full load and it doesn't crash so you're probably safe upto 60c or so load.

so disabling spread spectrum helped? I had this problem with just one RAM stick installed and I disabled it and it sorted the problem out on an dual sata2 mobo a while back...a stock system though.
 
Mine is STILL crashing. It was clocked at 2.5 and its crashing after about an hour.

The temp has never hit 50 according to speed fan so im not sure its anything to do with temp?

Im worried i diddnt do the thermal compound correct. I rubbed it off cooler with a towel, then put blops of new thermal compound on it and rubbed it in with finger till it was a nice even thin layer.

Im not sure if its memory related either. I had crashes on wow before but when i dropped divider to 133 it worked flawless.

Doesnt work this time tho:(

Bought it back down to 2.2ghz and its crashed :(

Edit - speedfan is telling me my cpu is 35 idle but in bios its saying its 45-47 IDLE.. hmmm?
 
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Ive wiped off most of the thermal paste there was just the THINNEST layer possible on the heat sink.

Ive been sitting here for 10mins now watching the temp in BIOS and it says

CPU TEMP 43C
M/B TEMP 38C

My room is 24.6c could that be why its always soooo hot?

If this is 43 idle its probably going to get close to, if not break 60 under load? :eek:

Speedfan still insists its 35/36 idle tho.
 
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Damn thought i had it sorted. An hour of wow un interupted.

Logged out wow, went to open IE - CRASH

Rebooted, went to load MSN - CRASH

Rebooted, Before i could even click the start menu - CRASH

God wish i diddnt go dual core now :o
 
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