CPU/MoBo Temp Reporting Programs?

[nitesbane]

Which program is right? Soyo's (my MB manufacturer) software says SiSoftware Sondra says my CPU is 76 degrees (I know that's very hot), and case being 46 degrees. Motherboard Monitor says the opposite (CPU is 46, MoBo is 76). I think it's my motherboard, based on the random reboots, video issues (hot MoBo making my vid card hot). The only thing that makes me think contrary to this is that if I keep my case open all the way, it doesn't make the MoBo temp decrease any on the programs.

Any help please?????

Thanks,
Nitesbane

 

[Nohr]

Well, feel the CPU heatsink. Does it feel 76C?

 

[nitesbane]

Originally posted by: Nohr
Well, feel the CPU heatsink. Does it feel 76C?

The heatsink is very cool to the touch. Obviously, without removing the heatsink, that's the closest I can get. However, what part of the motherboard would be that hot if it WERE the motherboard? If I touch various areas of it, none of it seems more than warm. Nothing's hot.

The thing is I KNOW there's a problem somewhere. I've replaced the memory, video card, power supply. I get randoom lockups and reboots, and it seems to be more more prevalent while playing 3D intensive games.

 

[ViRGE]

Originally posted by: nitesbane

Originally posted by: Nohr
Well, feel the CPU heatsink. Does it feel 76C?

The heatsink is very cool to the touch. Obviously, without removing the heatsink, that's the closest I can get. However, what part of the motherboard would be that hot if it WERE the motherboard? If I touch various areas of it, none of it seems more than warm. Nothing's hot.

The thing is I KNOW there's a problem somewhere. I've replaced the memory, video card, power supply. I get randoom lockups and reboots, and it seems to be more more prevalent while playing 3D intensive games.

Umm, the heatsink should be warm. Even a well cooled heatsink would be at least warm, if not piping hot.

 

[JBT]

agreed. The heat sink SHOULD be warm if not hot. If it is cool you are having contact problems.... You need to reseat the HSF...

 

[Feep]

that does sound like the problem. I'd take it off and replace it with new thermal crap. On the motherboard you would check the southbridge heastsink on the MB

 

[nitesbane]

Makes perfect sense - let me open her back up and see what I can figure out. Why didn't I think of this? I will report back...

-Nitesbane

 

[nitesbane]

Ok, checked the CPU heatsink again right after I powered down. It turned out to be warm, but certainly not close to hot. I wiped off from the CPU and the heatsink the thermal pad that was put on by Intel. I have some Arctic Silver that I applied an even coat over the CPU itself. The heatsink/fan seemed to be seated as much as it could be before I removed them. I ensured the heatsink is as far down as it could go and locked them down with the arms on the bracket that holds together the heatsink and fan after application of the Arctic Silver.

The northbridge has a heatsink over it as well, and it is slightly warm, just like the CPU's heatsink. The southbridge has no heatsink, as usual, and it IS pretty hot. I can keep my finger on it for a few seconds, but that's about all.

From what I can tell, this all seems to be about normal? I've actually built about 3 other computers from the ground up like this one, and for what it's worth, have never had reoccuring problems. Granted, this setup is the hottest of the bunch (it's a 2.8 Ghz Prescott), but still. I don't think it should be rebooting or locking up 3-4 times a day. I have two fans going on in there (not counting CPU, power supply, etc), one inflow and one outflow, and as previously mentioned, I'm not overclocking.

-Nitesbane

 

[ViRGE]

How are the temperatures now though? Are you getting the same readings for the CPU? If it didn't drop, then something is definately amiss.

 

[nitesbane]

Originally posted by: ViRGE
How are the temperatures now though? Are you getting the same readings for the CPU? If it didn't drop, then something is definately amiss.

Temperatures through monitoring programs seem to be unchanged...could it be something with the MoBo like I originally thought? I agree, something is amiss!

 

[Feep]

I would consider RMA-ing the MB. This isnt somthing to mess around with for an expensive cpu.

 

[EULA]

I've found that my MB over-reports temperatures on the cpu by about 10 degrees. My cooling now, however prevents me from actually using the program anymore...

 

[nitesbane]

Originally posted by: Feep
I would consider RMA-ing the MB. This isnt somthing to mess around with for an expensive cpu.

Going to call SOYO today to try this out. I just now turned on my CPU and the monitoring program says that my CPU is 76 degrees Celcius. This can't be right because it has only been on about 25 seconds (boot to usability of computer).

So if it's not heat, then that further confirms that it could be the motherboard, I think. Thank all you guys for your input and ideas. I now know that AnandTech is more than a good place to find hot deals. LOL

-Nitesbane