I think my computer is burning up...

**Rip The Jacker** · 07-31-2005, 01:14 AM

Originally Posted by 99%

i don't know what the average temp of a pc is
have you experienced shutdowns?
maybe its time to blow some air into your casing

Shutdowns?

My computer freezes everytime there is a load on my CPU. I can't play games, or do anything that uses a lot of CPU. Infact, half of the time I try to play the games in the arcade, my computer will freeze.

**Guillaume** · 07-31-2005, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by 99%

i don't know what the average temp of a pc is

Erm. Not an expert but 55° is a bit high for an idle pc.

**99%** · 07-31-2005, 01:19 AM

maybe you should also submit your pc specs for more info (in both worlds)
you use 2000...
any chance this is a spyware/hijackthislog /virus issue

**Rip The Jacker** · 07-31-2005, 01:33 AM

If it helps:

Windows 2000 Pro
Pentium 4 1.6GHz
384 SDRAM
64MB GeForce 4 MX420
40GB HDD
4GB HDD

I'm sure my system of free from spyware and viruses, so I don't think thats it. I guess I'll open my case a little later and see if I can clean it and tidy up the wires, I don't have time right now.

**Peerzy** · 07-31-2005, 01:48 AM

If you cannot play games or simple flash/java games you have some serious problems. Start off by taking the side panel off and aiming a fan into the computer, then attempt to play a game, if that doesn't sort it then i doubt it's temps and either the fucked hardware or some kinda cawk sucking virii.

**lynx** · 07-31-2005, 10:37 AM

Clean out the dust from between the fins on your cpu heatsink.

I can't understand why people don't suggest this before going down all sorts of routes about how to check that the temps are right, which temp is which etc.

Simple answer is that it is too hot, and dust is the most likely cause. Blow it out with a compressed air can, but make sure that the system is off at the time and that you've stopped the fan from spinning (with a pencil or something).

**Rip The Jacker** · 08-01-2005, 02:48 AM

Hmmm... so dust really can be that big of a problem? I'll get around to cleaning the case and trying that fan thing Peerzy. Thanks for the suggestions.

**Virtualbody1234** · 08-01-2005, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by Rip The Jacker

Hmmm... so dust really can be that big of a problem? I'll get around to cleaning the case and trying that fan thing Peerzy. Thanks for the suggestions.

Yes. Dust acts as an insulator keeping the heat in.