Sometimes my CPU turns off, I don't know why? My friend told me that the cause is overheating. I know it is impossible because it will turned off after just a few minutes running. Maybe because of the mother board? or the power supply? Any suggestion please?
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Why does my CPU turn on and off?
- Thread starter mces0421
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Could still be the cpu - get a temp reading program and monitor what happens while the PC is on.
I'd then check how the heatsink is seated on the cpu and see if it's fins and fan are clogged with dust. Reapply the thermal paste and once again keep an eye on temps.
If it turns out temps and cooler contact are fine i'd look to the mobo chipset heatsink - that could be overheating and causing the cut outs.
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I'd then check how the heatsink is seated on the cpu and see if it's fins and fan are clogged with dust. Reapply the thermal paste and once again keep an eye on temps.
If it turns out temps and cooler contact are fine i'd look to the mobo chipset heatsink - that could be overheating and causing the cut outs.
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I'd agree with junkie. Quite likely that the heatsink is not seated properly imo 
