GPU temperature monitoring software

**Beskar** · 09-07-2011, 17:34

Originally Posted by CrossLOPER

I can't think of any reason why a CPU would run over 60C, even on a full load. You may want to check if the heatsink is attacked and if the fan is actually spinning. You may want to consider reapplying the paste, but it is unlikely.

I repplied the paste recently when it got damaged during a fan cleaning exercise and on that note, the fan is working and no dust/gunk on it.

**CrossLOPER** · 09-07-2011, 21:37

I don't know. If your computer does not shut off randomly, you are fine. If you REALLY want it to go down, buy a better quality heatsink and fan.

If I may ask, what kind of damage?

**Beskar** · 09-09-2011, 13:57

Originally Posted by CrossLOPER

I don't know. If your computer does not shut off randomly, you are fine. If you REALLY want it to go down, buy a better quality heatsink and fan.

If I may ask, what kind of damage?

Physical. Some n00b tech guy thought it was dirt and scrubbed it off and he also damaged the fan fastening too, so only 3 pins hold it in place opposed to 4. Could also explain the temperature.

No, it doesn't shut off randomly or anything. It is slightly overclocked so it might simply be that making it run warmer but it is around 4 years old so it would be cheaper simply to replace then to bother getting new heatsink or fan for it since the new alternatives in the budget range would run just as fast or better and be far cooler.

**Tellos Athenaios** · 09-09-2011, 14:51

Originally Posted by Beskar

Physical. Some n00b tech guy thought it was dirt and scrubbed it off and he also damaged the fan fastening too, so only 3 pins hold it in place opposed to 4. Could also explain the temperature.

Lesson learned: do not ever take your PC to repair if you are capable of doing it yourself. For crying out loud, the “tech” guy thought the thermal paste was dirt? I mean, what was his previous line of work? Receptionist at the foyer of the local town hall?

Anyway, if I understand you correctly you've got one loose corner of your heatsink/fan which isn't pressed to the CPU properly. So if the fan speeds up and a lot of airflow pushes away from the CPU on the fans, then I guess that corner may be lifted a little bit so there's less direct physical contact on that part of the CPU.

**Beskar** · 09-09-2011, 15:55

Originally Posted by Tellos Athenaios

Lesson learned: do not ever take your PC to repair if you are capable of doing it yourself. For crying out loud, the “tech” guy thought the thermal paste was dirt? I mean, what was his previous line of work? Receptionist at the foyer of the local town hall?

Was in Sweden at the time, so some one "trying to be helpful" took it to one of those 'tech geeks'. Ended up spending a couple of days sorting it out after the trip, all it was is that the power supply needed replacing.

At least I got some new thermal paste for free from them and a 'voucher'.

**CrossLOPER** · 09-09-2011, 15:52

Originally Posted by Beskar

Physical. Some n00b tech guy thought it was dirt and scrubbed it off and he also damaged the fan fastening too, so only 3 pins hold it in place opposed to 4.

Did he use a belt sander? I can't imagine the amount of force required to do that. When I was installing my new CPU a month or so back, I had to put my weight into the lock mechanism for it to snap into place.

Originally Posted by Beskar

No, it doesn't shut off randomly or anything. It is slightly overclocked so it might simply be that making it run warmer but it is around 4 years old so it would be cheaper simply to replace then to bother getting new heatsink or fan for it since the new alternatives in the budget range would run just as fast or better and be far cooler.

If it works you can wait for the AMD Bulldozer vs Intel Ivy storm, or you can just get an i5 now. Your call.