CPU/GPU temperature

[viciousogg]

Okay here's the problem. I play Counter-Strike: Source for about 15 minutes, my computer turns off. I try to run 3D Mark 2003, my computer turns off. So I figured it was the video card over heating or something. So I open the case and put a fan (like a normal fan) blowing in the the case. No more random shut downs. I put the side panel for the case back on today, and it is back to random shutdowns. I just ordered the WC-202 and was wondering if anyone thought it would actually help. Here's a screenshot of what the nVidia configuration thingy says my temps are.

 

[Varun]

It could be your CPU that is overheating and not your GPU. That ambient temperature reading is very very high, though I am not sure if you can trust it.

Download Everest Home Edition and get the readings for your CPU, GPU, HDD, Chipset, as well as motherboard model and CPU type, and hopefully we can be more helpful with more information.

 

[viciousogg]

I got the following temperatures from Everest:

Motherboard 56 °C (133 °F)
CPU 64 °C (147 °F)
GPU 71 °C (160 °F)
GPU Ambient 63 °C (145 °F)
WDC WD1600AB-00DYA0 52 °C (126 °F)

And the motherboard and CPU:

CPU Type AMD Athlon XP, 2200 MHz (11 x 200) 3200+
Motherboard Name FIC K7M-NF18G (AU31) (3 PCI, 1 AGP, 2 DDR DIMM, Audio, Video, LAN)
Motherboard Chipset nVIDIA nForce2 IGP

 

[Varun]

Your temperatures are very very very high for everything. I would recommend some better overall case ventilation (more fans, bigger fans, whatever)

If you can handle the side off with a big fan blowing in, do that. What's roughly the temperature in your room?

 

[Varun]

Just to give you a comparison, I have the same CPU.

Sensor Properties:
Sensor Type Winbond W83627HF (ISA 290h)
Motherboard Name Abit NF7 Series

Temperatures:
Motherboard 30 °C (86 °F)
CPU 42 °C (108 °F)
SAMSUNG SP1213N 29 °C (84 °F)

Cooling Fans:
Power Supply 1241 RPM

 

[omarmakki]

Ya... These temps are pretty high for idles.
You should look for a better cooling solution straight away...

 

[viciousogg]

It's probably about 70 °F in my room at the moment. Here's the temps with the case open and the fan on:

Motherboard 40 °C (104 °F)
CPU 51 °C (124 °F)
GPU 60 °C (140 °F)
GPU Ambient 48 °C (118 °F)
WDC WD1600AB-00DYA0 41 °C (106 °F)

Any case fans or anything you guys would recommend?

 

[Varun]

You need to find out why your system gets so hot when the side is on. Do you have case fans running? Is your Power Supply fan running? What kind of case do you have?

I have the Antec Sonata case which is known to not have great airflow, and you saw my temperatures. I have 2 120mm fans and the PSU fan for ventilation.

 

[viciousogg]

It's just some generic case with one fan in the back, not sure what size it is.

 

[Varun]

You're going to need to either get a new case, or try and mod that case with some more fans, as well as try to get the wiring out of the way of airflow.

If you keep your current case:

Most cases have a spot for both a front intake fan and a rear exhaust fan, so make sure you have two of those installed and clean. Cheap cases generally only have spots for 80mm fans, and you can get those that move a lot of air but they are loud, if you buy a good quality case the fans will likely be 120mm fans which can move the same amount of air without being as loud.

Also get some zip ties and tidy up the wiring in your case. PATA cables are the biggest obstacle so try and make sure they don't block your intake. A couple good fans and cleaning up your case should help lower your temperatures a lot.

If you purchase a new case:

Check out the Cases and Cooling section here for some good case recommendations. There are a lot of smart people there. You want to look for a case with good airflow for sure, but there are many other factors to consider which can be read about there.

 

[viciousogg]

I'm back! Okay, I bought a new case with two 120mm Antec Stealth Fans and a generic 80mm, mobo, and CPU but I am still having the overheating problem. I think it's time to move. Anyways here's the specs:

CPU Type AMD Athlon 64, 2400 MHz (12 x 200) 3400+
Motherboard Name DFI LANParty UT nF3 250Gb (5 PCI, 1 AGP, 3 DDR DIMM, Audio, Gigabit LAN)
Motherboard 38 °C (100 °F)
CPU 51 °C (124 °F)
PWM 42 °C (108 °F)
GPU 59 °C (138 °F)
GPU Ambient 50 °C (122 °F)
WDC WD1600AB-00DYA0 40 °C (104 °F)
Seagate ST380011A 42 °C (108 °F)

I set my BIOS to automatically power down when the CPU temp hits 60 °C, but that happened way to often, even while I was just browsing, not playing any games.

P.S. My CPU is now being cooled with a WC-202

 

[w00t]

its bad airflow. what case do you have those antec stealth fans suck I seen there airflow rating.

 

[viciousogg]

RaidMax X-1 with one 120mm in the front blowing towards the back, one 120mm in the back blowing out, and one side fan blowing in.

 

[Gerbil333]

Since you said the room is only about 70F, your system temperatures still seem too high, but much improved in the new case. Could you post some pics of the internals of your case? Maybe we can point out some airflow problems. Here are my idle temps in room of about 78F:

CPU: 38C
Motherboard: 38C
Aux: 30C
X800 XL Core: 44C
X800 XL Ambient: 42C
WD 74GB Raptor: 38C
CPU Fan: 1048 RPM

The CPU fan is set to increase as the temperature increases. Even during load it never surpasses 1475rpm and the CPU temp never goes past ~46C. Click my sig for specs.

Okay, I bought a new case with two 120mm Antec Stealth Fans and a generic 80mm

Are you sure those fans aren't Vantec Stealth's?