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I have an AMD X2 4200+ and it all of sudden speeds up pretty loud and stays that way right in the middle of playing DOD:S, This has never happened before and I don't know why its happening now. I'm thinking of maybe getting a new CPU cooler to replace the stock one, but my case is so bloody crammed I dunno if any good after market coolers will fit.
Last edited by S!X; 11-19-2006 at 11:58 AM.
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Im beginning to think maybe its due to the heat in my case, the case is so crammed with shit and I dont think theres any other way I can rearrange the PSU cables and whatnot to better increase the airflow.
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Check your CPU heatsink. I suspect it needs cleaning.
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Download and run a program called SpeedFan, it will tell you the temps and allow you to control the fans.
It may help to get a quite CPU cooler like one of Zalmans models if the noise is a problem. I use the Zalman 9500 series and am very happy with it - cool temps and silent operation.
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Yes this is probably a good idea. Get a bottle of "canned air" and blast the dust off everything thoroughly, including your PSU.Originally Posted by Virtualbody1234
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Alright, I'll have to pickup a can or 2 tomorrow.... hopefully it helps
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Just see what your temp is.
I bet it's speeding up to keep the cpu cool during games when it gets hotter.
It's pretty obvious that that's what's happening, actually.
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just take the heatsink off and use a hairdrier... cheaper and easierAlright, I'll have to pickup a can or 2 tomorrow.... hopefully it helps
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if ur shit is crammed i recommend this one.I have an AMD X2 4200+ and it all of sudden speeds up pretty loud and stays that way right in the middle of playing DOD:S, This has never happened before and I don't know why its happening now. I'm thinking of maybe getting a new CPU cooler to replace the stock one, but my case is so bloody crammed I dunno if any good after market coolers will fit.
otherwise, this one is the best on the market!
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Yeah, but how come its never happend before? IT just started doin all of a sudden...Just see what your temp is.
I bet it's speeding up to keep the cpu cool during games when it gets hotter.
It's pretty obvious that that's what's happening, actually.
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