Help! Athlon heating up

[Ben50]

My athlon 1.33ghz used to have an idle temp of about 41-43 degrees C. Now, just a few weeks later, the idle temp is 49-51 degrees C. I haven't changed anything in the computer and although the room temperature is up a little (maybe 1-2 degrees) because of current weather, I don't think it would be the cause.

Anybody ever have anything like this happen to them? I checked all my fans and they are still working fine.

I just downloaded 3dmark 2001 and I can only get through about 3 tests before the entire computer locks up. The cpu is at about 54 degrees C when it locks.

 

[TunaBoo]

Get out the dust bunny spray and go at your HSF and PSU.

 

[VBboy]

Yes, do the thing TunaBoo suggested.

Also, I'm surprised your CPU locks up when it reaches 54C. I think it's either defective, or your temperature readings are incorrect. Mine locks up at 60C, which is still below the AMD-specified 65C.

 

[soulm4tter]

Mine usually locks before 60C also.

 

[Ben50]

I'm pretty sure that the internal cpu temp would be higher than what my 8k7a reports so that is probably why it locks at 54C.

Tunaboo Thanks for the suggestion, I will definitely do that to see if it helps.

Any other ideas?

 

[panhead49]

does AMD really say lockup at 65c???? never heard that