Computer running hot??

[offroadjosh]

My computer has two 120mm case fans that both run at about 2000rpm. I also have a CPU fan. My computer idles at 135-140 F(at 100% i can get it to 145-150 if i run it like that for a long time) which to me seems to hot. Anyone know a way to cool it down ore with out having to add more fans(trying to stay quiet). BTW both hard drives run below 100F so im not worried about them at all.



Josh

[port1]

Core temps directly linked to the heatsink you have on the processor.
You're running hot...not dangerous yet, but getting there.  Best to change out the stock heatsink for a high performance one.
Take a look at a site like http://www.sidewindercomputers.com/
The fellow Gary that manages that site is excellent.
I run my PC's overclocked, so I have to water cool them, but still have several with air cooling.
Good luck!  

Henry

[offroadjosh]

Thanks, btw how do i tell exactly what processor i have?



Josh

[TorH]

Josh, install SIW and it will tell you all the hardware and software etc. that you have on the computer, http://www.gtopala.com/ or some software here will also do the job http://download.cnet.com/1770-20_4-0.html?query=pc+info&tag=srch&searchtype=downloads&filterName=platform%3DWindows&filter=platform%3DWindows , hope it was something like this you were looking for.

TorH.

[Axelvold]

another software is Lavalys EVEREST, with this you could get information about your whole system.

http://www.lavalys.com/

[TorH]

Ah, yes i had that before and it's a great program too. I couldn't remember the name EVEREST, but there it was.
Thank's Lars i will get that to on this machine along with SIW 

another software is Lavalys EVEREST, with this you could get information about your whole system.

http://www.lavalys.com/

[port1]

another software is Lavalys EVEREST, with this you could get information about your whole system.

http://www.lavalys.com/

Lavalys is excellent.  I use that one myself.
SiSoft Sandra another good one.
There's any number of diagnostic software that could assist you.
Have fun!  It's addicting, though 

Henry

[SlowModem]

My computer has two 120mm case fans that both run at about 2000rpm. I also have a CPU fan. My computer idles at 135-140 F(at 100% i can get it to 145-150 if i run it like that for a long time) which to me seems to hot. Anyone know a way to cool it down ore with out having to add more fans(trying to stay quiet). BTW both hard drives run below 100F so im not worried about them at all.



Josh

Isn't that a new computer, Josh?  I don't know but it sounds like it's cooling capacity is not adequate or not working right.  Perhaps you should take it back and get it checked out or replaced.

[port1]

If it is a new computer, best time to install a high performance heatsink would be now.
Those temps are indicative of a stock cooler.
Will add dramatically to the life of the core: heat is the enemy of all electronics 

Henry

[Axelvold]

I have 2 PC running 24/7 and the temp is like this right now.

PC1:
Sensoregenskaper:
      Sensortyp                                         SMSC LPC47M192/997  (SMBus 2Dh)

    Temperaturer:
      Moderkort                                         44 °C  (111 °F)
      CPU                                               44 °C  (111 °F)
      CPU diod                                          48 °C  (118 °F)
      Aux                                               125 °C  (257 °F)
      Seagate ST3160023AS                               43 °C  (109 °F)

    Kylfläktar:
      CPU                                               1229 RPM
      Chassi                                            2014 RPM

PC2:
Sensoregenskaper:
      Sensortyp                                         Winbond W83627EHF/EHG  (ISA 290h)
      Moderkortsnamn                                    MSI MS-7253
      Chassiintrång upptäckt                            Ja

    Temperaturer:
      Moderkort                                         37 °C  (99 °F)
      CPU                                               50 °C  (122 °F)
      CPU 1 / Kärn 1                                    52 °C  (126 °F)
      CPU 1 / Kärn 2                                    43 °C  (109 °F)
      Aux                                               50 °C  (122 °F)
      WDC WD3200AAKS-00B3A0                             37 °C  (99 °F)

    Kylfläktar:
      CPU                                               3497 RPM

[bcavnaugh]

Thanks, btw how do i tell exactly what processor i have?
Josh

Josh, Run winmsd

System Information report written at: 07/09/09 06:34:02
System Name:
[System Summary]

Item   Value   
OS Name   Microsoft Windows XP Professional   
Version   5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600   
OS Manufacturer   Microsoft Corporation   
System Name      
System Manufacturer   Dell Inc.   
System Model   Precision WorkStation T3400   
System Type   X86-based PC   
Processor   x86 Family 6 Model 23 Stepping 7 GenuineIntel ~2493 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date   Dell Inc. A08, 8/14/2008   
SMBIOS Version   2.5   
Windows Directory   C:\WINDOWS   
System Directory   C:\WINDOWS\system32   
Boot Device   \Device\HarddiskVolume1   
Locale   United States   
Hardware Abstraction Layer   Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"   
User Name      
Time Zone   Mountain Daylight Time   
Total Physical Memory   4,096.00 MB   
Available Physical Memory   2.39 GB   
Total Virtual Memory   2.00 GB   
Available Virtual Memory   1.95 GB   
Page File Space   7.19 GB   
Page File   C:\pagefile.sys   

NDS Weather

[offroadjosh]

Thanks guys,  this isnt really a new puter this is one i bought all the parts for and learned to build. I never checked the temps on it till now and im thinking its just how this computer runs cause even when putting a room fan in back of it it still runs in that general area. Thanks for all the software ideas! I finally figured it out.  ACPI/GENUINEINTEL_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_6\_0   (whats that mean?) I know its 3.20GHZ and 2 core...

so this is the computer i have in full detail. can someone  let me know if this is a good setup?

OS Name    Microsoft Windows XP Professional
Version    5.1.2600 Service Pack 3 Build 2600
OS Manufacturer    Microsoft Corporation
System Name    JOSH-OVKDZ541YW
System Manufacturer    Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
System Model    945P-S3
System Type    X86-based PC
Processor    x86 Family 15 Model 6 Stepping 2 GenuineIntel ~2412 Mhz
BIOS Version/Date    Award Software International, Inc. FC, 3/21/2007
SMBIOS Version    2.4
Windows Directory    C:\WINDOWS
System Directory    C:\WINDOWS\system32
Boot Device    \Device\HarddiskVolume1
Locale    United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer    Version = "5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2111)"
User Name    JOSH-OVKDZ541YW\josh
Time Zone    Mountain Daylight Time
Total Physical Memory    2,048.00 MB
Available Physical Memory    1.30 GB
Total Virtual Memory    2.00 GB
Available Virtual Memory    1.96 GB
Page File Space    3.35 GB
Page File    C:\pagefile.sys


Josh

[ocala]

Stupid question but do you need a temp gauge to tell how hot your pc is running or is this info available somewhere?

[offroadjosh]

I use speed fan.  works awesome:)


http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php



Josh

[port1]

Try PC Wizard 2008. It's free.  From the makers of CPUID.
http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/System-Info/PC-Wizard-Release.shtml
You can leave the temp display in a corner of you desktop all the time to keep an eye on it.
I use that together with Motherboard Monitor and SpeedFan.
All three run in the background.
Interesting to see the core temp climb when performing a large download or installing an app.
 

Henry

[bcavnaugh]

Thanks guys,  this isnt really a new puter this is one i bought all the parts for and learned to build. I never checked the temps on it till now and im thinking its just how this computer runs cause even when putting a room fan in back of it it still runs in that general area. Thanks for all the software ideas! I finally figured it out.  ACPI/GENUINEINTEL_-_X86_FAMILY_15_MODEL_6\_0   (whats that mean?) I know its 3.20GHZ and 2 core...

Josh

(whats that mean?) I know its 3.20GHZ and 2 core... You have an Intel not an AMD CPU
Intel® 945P Express Chipset http://ark.intel.com/chipset.aspx?familyID=8764

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[offroadjosh]

thanks:-)



Josh