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Name: elmo
Date: April 5, 2005 at 01:50:56 Pacific
Subject: CPU Overheating Problem
OS: XP
CPU/Ram: 512
Comment:

I am currently having the exact same problem. I have a Intel Celeron 2.8GHz. Recently the computer has started to reset it's self just after I login into windows. On a few occasions I have then been met with the message "CPU prevously shut down due to a thermal event (overheating)". When I finally get into windows (just long enough to check my email) my flat panel mnitor flickers, then the computer resets. I would be very grateful if anyone knows what might be the problem!


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Response Number 1
Name: angrymen2001
Date: April 5, 2005 at 03:23:34 Pacific
Reply: (edit)

Is the cpu fan running?

We can fix this, but you're gonna need a butter knife, a roll of duct tape, and a car battery


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Response Number 2
Name: Quicksilver
Date: April 5, 2005 at 03:47:10 Pacific
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If fans etc. are all ok. See if needs a bit of a clean, heatsinks fans etc. use a can of air and a soft small brush, see if that makes a difference. Make sure air flow is not restricted.

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Response Number 3
Name: Zacknet
Date: April 5, 2005 at 04:44:47 Pacific
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It is also recommended to re-apply
thermal paste at every 1 1/2 year. remove
your heatsink and clean the old thermal
compound with alchool. Apply a thin layer
of thermal paste and reinstall your
heatsink. It should solve the problem.

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Response Number 4
Name: Badboy
Date: April 5, 2005 at 06:08:37 Pacific
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Check your CPU temp in BIOS.

Try MotherBoard Monitor and see if your temps are high.


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Response Number 5
Name: jam
Date: April 5, 2005 at 07:42:49 Pacific
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"It is also recommended to re-apply
thermal paste at every 1 1/2 year"

I don't agree with that statement at all.

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Response Number 6
Name: Lobster Boy
Date: April 5, 2005 at 08:45:05 Pacific
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I agree with Jam,unless absolutely neccessary (as in fan failure) certain socket types even with zero insertion force, are not designed for high pressures needed to reinsert.

If you have a micro tower, I have heard that the the densely packed nature of the case geometry causes overheating.

Most likely cause is restricted cooling and airflow or CPU fan failure,my first guess.


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Response Number 7
Name: ...
Date: April 5, 2005 at 09:48:36 Pacific
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Check to see if someone has lowered the shutdown temp for your system in bios. The cpu has alot of work to do during boot up, so it gets up to temp pretty fast.

Open the side of your computer, and as you boot it, see if any of the fans aren't spinning. Try blowing a fan onto your mobo to see if it helps.


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Response Number 8
Name: Badboy
Date: April 5, 2005 at 10:10:04 Pacific
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Check your CPU temp.


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Response Number 9
Name: kbunny
Date: May 5, 2005 at 12:48:46 Pacific
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Check the capacitors on your motherboard near the power suppy and make sure they're not bloated or leaking.


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