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CPU overheats
Hello all..
I am using a Pentium II chip @ 400MHz on a ASUS P3B-F mobo, running Win98 SE, and I have ASUS Probe installed, which monitors my PC. I noticed that when I am running more than 7 applications, or when I am running Quake III, the probe tells me that my CPU temp is above the threshold of 75 C. I am not overclocking... my cpu has a fan and heatsink installed, and I have an extra fan installed above my CPU.
My questions are... is it a normal thing for the CPU to overheat during multitask? what is the normal temp range for the CPU? and what are some ways i can keep the temp down, other than installing more fans.
thanks..
tek
I am using a Pentium II chip @ 400MHz on a ASUS P3B-F mobo, running Win98 SE, and I have ASUS Probe installed, which monitors my PC. I noticed that when I am running more than 7 applications, or when I am running Quake III, the probe tells me that my CPU temp is above the threshold of 75 C. I am not overclocking... my cpu has a fan and heatsink installed, and I have an extra fan installed above my CPU.
My questions are... is it a normal thing for the CPU to overheat during multitask? what is the normal temp range for the CPU? and what are some ways i can keep the temp down, other than installing more fans.
thanks..
tek
I agreed with dbrunton, too. Q3 consume CPU load very much. You need better cooling system for your CPU. If heatsink and fan replacing is not enough, try applying some thermal compound to the heatsink surface.
One more thing, I've heard that ASUS read CPU heat from inside-CPU thermisor, which is hotter than the outside one.
One more thing, I've heard that ASUS read CPU heat from inside-CPU thermisor, which is hotter than the outside one.
Oops, mispelling.
thermisor -> thermistor
thermisor -> thermistor
Oops, mispelling.
thermisor -> thermistor
thermisor -> thermistor
try taking your case off and see if the heat dissipates better. I've had to do this before.
You may be a victim of CPU marking.
You should download a utility called WCPUID from the following link:
http://cgi2.tky.3web.ne.jp/~nrklv/cgi-bin/softdl.cgi?wcpu27b.exe
This will tell you the CPU id which you can then lookup on Intel's site and see if the chip authentic.
There are a lot of vanilla PC retailers out there that buy P2-350's and then put on there own markings and over-clock the chips to 400. This increases their revenues through the markup they can place on a 400 rather than a 350.
This may not be the case here, but it worth investigating.
Cheers...
You should download a utility called WCPUID from the following link:
http://cgi2.tky.3web.ne.jp/~nrklv/cgi-bin/softdl.cgi?wcpu27b.exe
This will tell you the CPU id which you can then lookup on Intel's site and see if the chip authentic.
There are a lot of vanilla PC retailers out there that buy P2-350's and then put on there own markings and over-clock the chips to 400. This increases their revenues through the markup they can place on a 400 rather than a 350.
This may not be the case here, but it worth investigating.
Cheers...
Is it really remarked P-II?
All P-II with deschutes-core (and all later chips from intel) are multiplier-locked. So, re-marking is IMPOSSIBLE unless the chip's PCB are modified too.
All P-II with deschutes-core (and all later chips from intel) are multiplier-locked. So, re-marking is IMPOSSIBLE unless the chip's PCB are modified too.
Is it really remarked P-II?
All P-II with deschutes-core (and all later chips from intel) are multiplier-locked. So, re-marking is IMPOSSIBLE unless the chip's PCB are modified too.
All P-II with deschutes-core (and all later chips from intel) are multiplier-locked. So, re-marking is IMPOSSIBLE unless the chip's PCB are modified too.
Well,if all else fails (and only if all else fails) u can try out utilities like CPUidle and RAIN which insert wait states(sort of).
Keep in mind this is utility designed for use by overclockers
It will decrease throughput,but atleast prevent longterm damage until u find a more conocrete solution
Keep in mind this is utility designed for use by overclockers
It will decrease throughput,but atleast prevent longterm damage until u find a more conocrete solution
oh my..
mispelling-concrete not conocrete
Another thing,if u have got a Voodoo3 accelerator from 3dfx,it is known to cause some overheating problems
This is because of bad supply voltages from the mobo
I don't know if it is applicable in ur case,try moving the accelerator away rom the processor(u can do it only if it is PCI)
mispelling-concrete not conocrete
Another thing,if u have got a Voodoo3 accelerator from 3dfx,it is known to cause some overheating problems
This is because of bad supply voltages from the mobo
I don't know if it is applicable in ur case,try moving the accelerator away rom the processor(u can do it only if it is PCI)
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Thanks for all your help guys... specially gfreeman and jiler :)
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Probably during multi-tasking or heavy intense graphics use (Quake III) the CPU is actually working. While probably doing anything else the CPU is loafing (idling). Work implies heat. Heat requires cooling.
Apart from more fans you could need a better fan. Try venting the airflow from your fan to the outside.