How do i know if my cpu is overheating

[BmXStuD]

What the avg for a cpu to be running. Mine is a Duron 1300 no overclock it runs @ 50c and in q3 for awhile bout 54c.
System temps stay @ 36-37c

(q3=quake 3 arena)

Also someone ask if my memory overclock or underclock i dunno, or even how to change it?
ALso i am using the regualr thermal pad that came on the cpu i didnt add anything.


I get this now on my 1 day old post so im made this new one
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[Markfw]

Those systems temps are pretty high. What is the room temperature where you are ? Given those case temps, 54c for the cpu seems normal, or at least fine. Over 65c would be abnormal.

 

[xXgambitXx]

i'd say those temps. are alright. if you want to bring them down though it wouldn't be that tough. just grab a nice $10 heatsink from newegg or svc and some thermal paste.

 

[BmXStuD]

i dont know the room temps. All i know is its my room :/ Cae now @ 35c


50c for cpu this is the norna temp when boot up also IDLE or not its always 50-54c.

I take it.. its bad if it boots up 50 :/

The HS I GOT IT:

http://www.tcwo.com/cgi-bin/webc.cgi/st_prod.html?p_prodid=2469&sid=1gi2Ty0l4M4l7hP

main site is:
http://www.coolermaster.com/products/cpucooler/fcpga/dp5-6j31c.html

when i 1st build it i accidenly scarted some thermal pad stuff off i thoihht it was a peel off.. heh 1st time builder mistake! but i doubt thats it b.c it should melt on the die anyway.



is this good?
http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProdu...e=0&propertycode=&propertycodevalue=3185,3753

 

[Markfw]

With the room at 35c, then a 50c boot-up temp is fine. You need an air conditioner....... That 95 F !!!!!

 

[BmXStuD]

;-( than why does it crash when it want. ;-(

grrr Shuttle!

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[Markfw]

We need details on the crashing and what software is installed.

 

[BmXStuD]

I can tell you windows2k was more stable, but this xp crashes after iplay a game for awhile. I just added a fan to the chipset of my mobo his a pic of my mobo u think theres other places for a fan?:

LINKpic of mobo


I got 33c system temp now got that lower






http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview.cfm?catid=27&threadid=956759&STARTPAGE=1


Theres the details @ that LINK

 

[Markfw]

Did you say you had a 7200 or a 7500 Radeon ? The 7200 isn't very good, but the 7500 is OK. The heat thing can also affect your video card. You said it only does it in games. Take the cover off the PC, and put a big fan (like a house fan) blowing directly in the area of the video card. I only suggest this due to the high ambient temperature in your room(95cf,35c), and the fact that HOT video cards can make a display show "artifacts" or hard-lock.

 

[BmXStuD]

I got a new video card. I got this card lastnight a gf4 mx440se and its doing the same. I got a fan on it now and still i dunno. Back to playing quake3 and saying my results w/ a fan on the chipset

W?ith big fan idle its @ 30 room temp and 47c for cpu on HIGH and loud!

 

[Viper96720]

Try a format of your hard drive and reinstall everything.

 

[BmXStuD]

Originally posted by: Viper96720
Try a format of your hard drive and reinstall everything.

alrady ;(