Problems with new PC...help?

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 17:37

Hi,

First of all sorry if I posted this in wrong section of the forums, as you can see I just joined. The joining process isn't one of the easiest ones where it took me about 5 times to finally enter correct letters/number by finding them in the image cache. But either way here are the components that I use:

Processor: Intel i7 2600K 3.4GHz
Graphics Card: Asus GTX 560 Ti
Motherboard: Asus P8Z68-V
Memory: G.Skill RipJawsX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz
Hard Drive: Samung HD204UI (I think I am wrong about this one)
Disc Drive: Samsung SH-222AB
Power supply: Over 750W paid around £55 decent one, had on other PC lasted me over 3 years, not sure what brand now...
Windows 7 64

So here is the problem...I formated it all, installed few programms, so it's pretty much empty so far. At the moment my CPU temperatures are:

I don't think it should be that high for such usage, as all I do right now is sit on my desktop and do pretty much nothing, and if I do...if I launch game for example Bad Company 2, I see my Processor temps rise and rise it starts wtih 60C, goes up to 75C within a minute, and once I finally load into game and actually am playing, temeratures go up to 85C and 90C then suddenly my PC shuts down, I get no error whatsoever however I fear it's still a processor cooling problem?
My graphics card temps are around 45C when idling on desktop, and rises slightly when playing the game, so I am kind of leaning towards that this is a processor overheating problem? Or could it be something else? Thanks for the answers in advance.

Surveyor · 21 Jul 2011 at 17:46

I assume you're using the Intel stock cooler?

I suggest you start by re-seating it and ensure that the fittings on all 4 corners are fully secure.

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 17:49

Surveyor said:
I assume you're using the Intel stock cooler?

I suggest you start by re-seating it and ensure that the fittings on all 4 corners are fully secure.

Yes I am, and I checked it all, made sure they are all 100% in place. However are those temps normal as for my processor without doing much on desktop? Hmm

Surveyor · 21 Jul 2011 at 17:52

Mid 60's is way too high when the PC is at idle.

Are you sure the fan on the cooler is working?

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 17:56

Surveyor said:
Mid 60's is way too high when the PC is at idle.

Are you sure the fan is working on the cooler?

The fan is working, I usually get 45-50C not sure where that 60C came from, but yet it kinda scares me as I didn't do anything major, just browsing internet and that's it for now...

Would buying a better cooler definetly help me out? I mean if this is a definetly a processor cooling problem, then I wouldn't worry to buy a better one, yet again I don't want to risk spending about 40-50 quid if it doesn't make much difference. So in this case I'd hope this is a CPU cooling problem, which would hopefully go away when I get a new processor cooler..

Surveyor · 21 Jul 2011 at 18:29

It could be an overheating problem but the stock cooler is designed to be sufficient to cool the CPU at stock speeds.

You don't appear to have overclocked the CPU but correct me if I'm wrong.

If the cooler is fitted correctly, and you have decent airflow in your case, then the CPU shouldn't overheat.

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 18:43

Surveyor said:
It could be an overheating problem but the stock cooler is designed to be sufficient to cool the CPU at stock speeds.

You don't appear to have overclocked the CPU but correct me if I'm wrong.

If the cooler is fitted correctly, and you have decent airflow in your case, then the CPU shouldn't overheat.

Not overclocked at all, about the 'the cooler is fiited correctly' I am not so sure unless a singe half a mm would make a difference, though I really made sure it's all properly inserted.

Just to let you know I ordered Scythe Mugen 2 Rev.B so hopefully that will fix the problem, and just an extra fan to make sure I have better air flow...

I am not sure what I will do if it still doesn't help, I am already broke buying all of those expensive parts, so any idea what could be the problem other than the ones listen above? Cheers

Surveyor · 21 Jul 2011 at 18:50

It could be virtually anything.

RAM, PSU, motherboard, GPU or even the CPU.

Perhaps try your new cooler and come back if you still have problems.

TNGL · 21 Jul 2011 at 18:51

Have you made sure the voltage isn't abnormally high?

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 18:55

I see...

I already checked ram and tested it in bios...no problem there, motherboard, can't tell, GPU seems good because I don't get major temeratures on it, and like I said I can play games, but and everything looks amazing until my PC crashes/restarts once I played the game for around 20-30 seconds, so I don't think it's actually GPU problem.

Voltage, I am pretty sure it's more than enough for what I have...

I really need this cooler that will come tomorrow to make my problem dissapear else I am not sure what to do.

CPTNotSoObvious · 21 Jul 2011 at 23:23

Also, could it be a PSU problem? I think 750W should be enough for that rig no?

Surveyor · 22 Jul 2011 at 00:33

Like I said, it could be a PSU problem.

Not all 750W PSU's are created equally.

As you've already ordered a CPU cooler you might as well fit that and we'll go from there.

If you need to post back please provide the make, model and age of the PSU.

CPTNotSoObvious · 22 Jul 2011 at 00:35

No problem, I'll comment when I find out. Thanks

PcTestCard.couk · 22 Jul 2011 at 05:07

I would suggest reset Bios default first.
Reseat CPU, disable all startup apps using msconfig.

use 1 RAM only to test may help.

hope this helps!
Bill
Tech Manager

CPTNotSoObvious · 22 Jul 2011 at 15:19

So I installed this new cooler that came today, and my temperatures are now great, 35C at idle and 50C on average while playing game. However the computer still shuts down after playing the game for over a minute...I really ran out of ideas what could be wrong, since the heat is not a problem anymore.

CPTNotSoObvious · 22 Jul 2011 at 16:51

Okay my PSU is EZCOOL-700W-MOD

TNGL · 22 Jul 2011 at 16:57

Ok, well it shouldn't be shutting down because of them temperatures. Have you checked in the BIOS to make sure it isn't auto shutting down when it reaches around 50C? Also, your PSU might just be a bit dodgy. I'd recommend a corsair PSU, they've always been fine for me.

CPTNotSoObvious · 22 Jul 2011 at 17:02

I don't think there is an option in my bios for it to shut down if it reached this temperature, I think it would when I reach 85C or so, but that's far from what I was getting.

To be honest I spent so much money on this PC I can't even afford buying 3 quid worth fan lol. But either way if this was a dodgy PSU, I really have to be SURE that this is where the problem is at, because if I buy another PSU and it still fails I am pretty much gonna have to move on consoles and leave this alone till like Christmas lol...but yea, what PSU would you recommend for my system? I don't want to spend a lot of money.

Surveyor · 22 Jul 2011 at 18:14

The PSU is not one of the really crappy ones but it's not that good either.

Before buying a new PSU check that you have all the power cables securely connected. 24 pin and 8 pin to the motherboard and 2x6 pin to the graphics card.

You can test the RAM by running Memtest86.

You can stress test the CPU by running Prime95.

You can stress test the graphics card by running FurMark.

CPTNotSoObvious · 22 Jul 2011 at 18:56

I did check the cables plenty of times, since I've been removing and again installing the components plenty of times, hence I had to install CPU cooler so everything had to be removed and re-connected. I am sure they are all 100% in perfectly, and like I said I doubt that would bring an issue only when playing a game.

I already did memtest, everything was OK without any errors.
CPU fine too.
Didn't run graphics test yet but if you recommend so I might as well just do it...