Is my cpu overheating?

[Le Québécois]

Hi every body, its been a long time since my last post.
Yesterday I was playing Rise of nation when my computer did a reset. So the second I was back in windows i've checked my asus Prob. My CPU was at 67 C( i've set my computer to shot down at this level). I want to know what is the normal heat level for my cpu running with the stock amd fan and what is the dangerous level of heat i should avoid reching.
This the first time i have this problem. I've never cleaned my case since november. Btw..I'm not over clocking..oh and what fan souhld i get if i chance it?

Thx to all of you.

Le Québécois

PS: you can see my system by clicking on the system rigs link below

Oh one last thing...my cpu is now running at 56C but i did underclock it...my fbs is now at 100...not 133....but i dont want it to stay that way...

 

[simonsky]

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According to this AMD whitepaper (page 23), the maximum operating temperature sustainable by a 2100+ is 90 Celcius. I would not recommend running it over 80 degress for any length of time. No damage should occur under 80.

Cleaning the CPU heatsink as well as all the fans in the system should help. Reorganising cabling to maximise airflow in your case should help too (probably the best thing to do).

If it doesnt, get yourself a decent Heatsink fan combo (30$ can should be enough) (something by thermaltake or another known brand), but nothing extreme is necessary.

Hope this helps,

Simon

 

[newuser]

Is your Heat Sink on properly?

 

[Le Québécois]

Yep...i build computer all day long..so I know how to put a heatsink on

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Its just that i've never overclocked or read something about heat level...so i dont know mucht about it!