pc overheating and freezing pls help

[ozmastero]

Continuing from: http://www.digital-kaos.co.uk/forums/f36/installed-windows-7-gaming-pc-keeps-freezing-crashing-273385/


i finally installed windows 7 on my gaming pc and after a week it has started to freeze.

I then found out its due to over heating.

So now it freezes all the time. i cleaned fans dust etc etc no clue why it would all the sudden heat up so much

any help please

thanks

[Cod3waX]

so is the processor over heating?
u need to take off the heatsink clean that up then clean the cpu add new paste and re-assmble

to remove old heatsink paste if theres any left use alcoholic cleaing solution or wipes even baby wipes n cotton buds

[rg66]

Are you sure it's over heating? These days most comps shut down so it doesn't fry the CPU.

If it is over heating, can you hear the fan running at all?

[Canker_Canison]

so is the processor over heating?
u need to take off the heatsink clean that up then clean the cpu add new paste and re-assmble

to remove old heatsink paste if theres any left use alcoholic cleaing solution or wipes even baby wipes n cotton buds


My favorite is DAE Brake & Carb cleaner. A squirt of the cleaner & a couple of wipes & it's just like new.

Gotta be careful around some paints & plastics... it does like to melt them. Especially on Xbox's lol

[ozmastero]

The fans are both on and yes it just seems to overheat.

What paste must i put on?? weird how its doing that though it freezes to avoid overheating the cpu

[ozmastero]

The fans are both on and yes it just seems to overheat.

What paste must i put on?? weird how its doing that though it freezes to avoid overheating the cpu

[lagerland]

Silver thermal paste m8.............

check link...............

silver thermal paste | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_trksid=p5197.m570.l1311&_nkw=silver+thermal+paste&_sacat=0)

[ozmastero]

I took paste off now where can i buy new one pls anyone??

[lagerland]

Check the link m8 its flebay and y did you take the paste off its there for a reason to STOP it overheating.................

[ozmastero]

Read above people said to take it off

i bought the third one down hope its good it came to like 4.75

so you think putting this on will solve it??

[DOUGALMCD]

You'll only know when you try and that's if you've done it right.

[lagerland]

Read above people said to take it off

i bought the third one down hope its good it came to like 4.75

so you think putting this on will solve it??


No it dont its says take heat sink off and clean reassemble with new paste dont no about solving it but it will definitely help...................

[ozmastero]

Well i took it off is that bad??

and how do i put it on the right way please??

Is there anything else i can do? thanks

[DOUGALMCD]

Apply a thin film evenly and reassemble.

[Cod3waX]

read this osma it will help Thermal Paste and How To Use It (http://www.techpowerup.com/printarticle.php?id=134)

[ozmastero]

Ive applied it properly and still same problem it overheats all fans working does anyone have an idea??

[scouse58]

what size is the power supply is that big enough to run everything else you got in the machine? how old are the parts? you say you did an up grade did you install new hardware too or keep the old stuff.

What are the specs of the machine too every little helps.

[ozmastero]

what size is the power supply is that big enough to run everything else you got in the machine? how old are the parts? you say you did an up grade did you install new hardware too or keep the old stuff.

What are the specs of the machine too every little helps.

Hi mate

i upgraded to windows 7 pro. Its a newish system i was using the older windows due to preferance.

Output power is 450w

motherboard is gygabyte ga g41mt 3d
1tb hard drive
4gb ram
Asus graphics card

intel pentium processor

totaly puzzled

[HypaSnypa]

Also check your graphics card isn't the problem. If it has a fan, check if its working or try a different card temporarily.
Try a different hard drive, u may have errors or overheating there...also check connectors.
Reseat your ram or try 1 stick at a time.
Eliminate your suspicions one step at a time.
If all else fails you could have a fault on your motherboard.
Good luck.:banghead:

[ozmastero]

Also check your graphics card isn't the problem. If it has a fan, check if its working or try a different card temporarily.
Try a different hard drive, u may have errors or overheating there...also check connectors.
Reseat your ram or try 1 stick at a time.
Eliminate your suspicions one step at a time.
If all else fails you could have a fault on your motherboard.
Good luck.:banghead:

Its the cpu thats overheating mate for some reason

fan works perfect and now ive put the thermal paste

confused

[HypaSnypa]

Ok.
Are you overclocking the cpu?
What temperatures are you getting?

If u have a stock cpu fan maybe u should think about getting an aftermarket one better suited for heavy loads.

[ozmastero]

Ok.
Are you overclocking the cpu?
What temperatures are you getting?

If u have a stock cpu fan maybe u should think about getting an aftermarket one better suited for heavy loads.

I am yes mate, it gets to 80 degrees then freezes to avoid overheating,

but I dont understand why this is happening just now??

[lagerland]

I am yes mate, it gets to 80 degrees then freezes to avoid overheating,

but I dont understand why this is happening just now??

At a guess i would say its something to do with the cpu running at 80 degrees......................

I would upgrade your heatsink m8 to something like this check link...............

Cooler master v8 cpu heatsink / fan | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Cooler-master-v8-cpu-heatsink-fan-/230821923334?pt=Computing_ComputerComponents_Fans_ Heatsinks_SR&hash=item35be0f0a06)

[scouse58]

how much have you o'c your cpu by? do it slowly and test it each time mine's a AMD 3 core unlocked to 4, stock speed is 3.1g won't go above 3.5gig if it does it reboots the system and resets it back to stock speed, and yea change your fan too

[Hoppy01]

A know this sounds obvious but make sure the heatsink is flush on the cpu and the right way round mate.
Even if its a ball hair out its still enough to overheat the cpu, you would be suprised at how a tiny offset can create dire performance problems.
At least modern cpu's have good thermal protection, a remember not seating an old Athlon correctly, it survived for 5 seconds before frying itself.:embarassed:

[jimbowarner]

have you any readings from temperature sensors in pc? A pic of inside of case might be useful. Full system specs would also be nice, dont fancy reading through another topic.

download and post the readings from this CPUID - System & hardware benchmark, monitoring, reporting (http://www.cpuid.com/softwares/hwmonitor.html)

[ozmastero]

ive bought freezer 13 from ebay and this has made it not freeze as quick but still doing it

really confused...