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| 584547 | 2007-08-25 21:11:00 | I set the CPU warning temp to 70 deg C in the BIOS setup and the system gives warning beeps when running certain programs. Is my setting too low or the CPU is running too hot? Upon checking found that the temperature is around 68 - 72 deg C. Should I add in more cooling fan to cool this Prescot 3.0 GHz system? It's using original Intel heatsink and cooling fan. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 584548 | 2007-08-25 21:17:00 | My ASUS Motherboard came with a little program on the cd that monitors the temperature, I installed that but I can't remember what the recommended temp's were. It used to come up with a warning in the Summer frequently so i new it was time to get better cooling. I switched out the intel fan for a high end one and got a bigger case with 4 x 120cm fans and not had to worry about it since. But the software warning program was a good indicator. |
Bantu (52) | ||
| 584549 | 2007-08-25 21:38:00 | For winter, that is a little on the warmish side. Have you done the basics like tidy up cables inside to improve air flow, clean fans and heatsink of dust and made sure nothing is blocking the air intakes of the case (not sitting computer on carpet floor)? | Jen (38) | ||
| 584550 | 2007-08-25 22:08:00 | My CPU is set at 72C, my MB is set at 75C, as purchased. My CPU is running at 45C My MB is running at 25C Hope this helps. |
Slim (4633) | ||
| 584551 | 2007-08-25 22:10:00 | Just finished a 'Spring Cleaning', everything is nice and clean and now performing a Memtest and it is still giving the warning beeps. This CPU warning was disabled before and the PC is having a 'restart' problem at times and I suspect it's the overheating issue, that's why I checked the BIOS pc health status and found that the CPU temp is quite high. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 584552 | 2007-08-25 22:44:00 | BkT, the prescott, is a very warm chip, however as others have said, 70c in winter even if under load is a tad hot. Do you have any other fans on you pc, exhaust and intake?. I believe you should be able to control the fan speed on the heat sink of your cpu, you maybe able to increase the speed. Failing that, I would be tempted to change the heat sink and fan for a 3rd party model with better performance. |
SolMiester (139) | ||
| 584553 | 2007-08-26 00:03:00 | whats your case temp ? | tweak'e (69) | ||
| 584554 | 2007-08-26 01:54:00 | My P4 3.2 was running quite hot (not as hot as yours but mine isnt a Prescot) and I gave the case a huge clean out paying particular attention to the heat sink and fan and my case fan. I added a front intake fan (with a cone shaped filter) and my CPU temp has halved ! Even when I first got this pc it wasnt running at this low a temprature I am looking forward to seeing what difference the filter makes to the dust levels inside my case in a few months. |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
| 584555 | 2007-08-26 05:52:00 | This case has got only one fan sucking air out and the one with the PSU and of course, the one on top of the CPU heat sink. I don't see any where I can control the CPU fan speed. I may try adding another case fan for a start. |
bk T (215) | ||
| 584556 | 2007-08-26 07:35:00 | This case has got only one fan sucking air out and the one with the PSU and of course, the one on top of the CPU heat sink. I don't see any where I can control the CPU fan speed. I may try adding another case fan for a start. Sounds just like my one was before I added a front intake fan. Just my :2cents: worth but I would add a front intake fan. They are cheap and cost effective. I have fan controll software with my MoBo utilities but I never use it. All the best in your temp lowering quest:) Meg |
meg_h_nz (6960) | ||
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