Sudden spike in temperature??

FearTheTerp · May 14, 2005, 03:37 PM

My PC's temperature are a bit high now. This problem started about a week ago. Before, I was running about 34 idle and 44 full load. But, now, it is running at 47 idle and 52 full load. Those temperatures aren't pretty. What could cause a sudden spike in temperature like that?

germanjulian · May 14, 2005, 04:04 PM

ambient temp rise would be the obvious answer since summer is coming, but I suppose you wouldnt ask then.

Also check your CPU usage after you started Windows and watch it for a minute or so to see if maybe some application is using more CPU cycles.
otherwise open that case and check your fans are spinning fine and that heatsink is not dusty.. but such a sudden temp rise is indeed odd if it has nothing to do with ambient temps

FearTheTerp · May 15, 2005, 02:04 AM

We get 50-60's throughout the year so I don't think it's a temperature problem. All the fans are working fine. I think it might a heatsink. I have just moved so the new house is quite dirty.

FearTheTerp · May 16, 2005, 05:44 AM

Well, I opened my case and it was atrocious. There was mounds and mounds of dust and 4 different mosquitos. This new house is a bitch. I ran a vaccum over my heatsink but it only helped a little bit. Can anyone give any suggestions about how to clean a heatsink. I remember last time my dad was over he washed it with water or something.

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 16, 2005, 06:48 AM

buy a can of compressed air, take the PC out side and blow it all out

FearTheTerp · May 16, 2005, 07:11 AM

Would the compressed air you use to clean keyboards work?

The_Neon_Cowboy · May 16, 2005, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FearTheTerp

Would the compressed air you use to clean keyboards work?

should be the same stuff man it's just a generic can of compressed air...
should have a like a small 3 inche straw attached

FearTheTerp · May 16, 2005, 07:53 AM

yeah, done, thanks a lot.

May 14, 2005, 03:37 PM	#1
FearTheTerp DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pacific Grove, California Posts: 358 Rep Power: 0	Sudden spike in temperature?? My PC's temperature are a bit high now. This problem started about a week ago. Before, I was running about 34 idle and 44 full load. But, now, it is running at 47 idle and 52 full load. Those temperatures aren't pretty. What could cause a sudden spike in temperature like that? __________________ System specs Motherboard:Biostar M7NCD Pro Cpu:AMD XP 2600+ Throughbred B @ 2340 195x12 Memory:2x Corsair CMX512-3200c2PT @ 195 mHz 2-3-3-10 Dual channel Graphics Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro All-In-Wonder w/Vga Silencer Rev 3 Antec SL-350 Last edited by FearTheTerp; May 15, 2005 at 02:02 AM.

May 14, 2005, 04:04 PM	#2
germanjulian Back in London Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 1,797 Rep Power: 0	ambient temp rise would be the obvious answer since summer is coming, but I suppose you wouldnt ask then. Also check your CPU usage after you started Windows and watch it for a minute or so to see if maybe some application is using more CPU cycles. otherwise open that case and check your fans are spinning fine and that heatsink is not dusty.. but such a sudden temp rise is indeed odd if it has nothing to do with ambient temps __________________ /\|\ Asus P5W DH Deluxe, Intel C2D E6600, 2GB Corsair XMS2-6400C4 DDR2, E-VGA GeForce 7800 GT, Creative X-Fi Extreme Music, 500GB Seagate 7200.10 SATA, Lian Li PC-V1100 Aluminum Case Black, etc. http://germanjulian.com /\|\

May 15, 2005, 02:04 AM	Thread Starter #3
FearTheTerp DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pacific Grove, California Posts: 358 Rep Power: 0	We get 50-60's throughout the year so I don't think it's a temperature problem. All the fans are working fine. I think it might a heatsink. I have just moved so the new house is quite dirty. __________________ System specs Motherboard:Biostar M7NCD Pro Cpu:AMD XP 2600+ Throughbred B @ 2340 195x12 Memory:2x Corsair CMX512-3200c2PT @ 195 mHz 2-3-3-10 Dual channel Graphics Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro All-In-Wonder w/Vga Silencer Rev 3 Antec SL-350

May 16, 2005, 05:44 AM	Thread Starter #4
FearTheTerp DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pacific Grove, California Posts: 358 Rep Power: 0	Well, I opened my case and it was atrocious. There was mounds and mounds of dust and 4 different mosquitos. This new house is a bitch. I ran a vaccum over my heatsink but it only helped a little bit. Can anyone give any suggestions about how to clean a heatsink. I remember last time my dad was over he washed it with water or something. __________________ System specs Motherboard:Biostar M7NCD Pro Cpu:AMD XP 2600+ Throughbred B @ 2340 195x12 Memory:2x Corsair CMX512-3200c2PT @ 195 mHz 2-3-3-10 Dual channel Graphics Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro All-In-Wonder w/Vga Silencer Rev 3 Antec SL-350

May 16, 2005, 06:48 AM	#5
The_Neon_Cowboy HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 16,009 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	buy a can of compressed air, take the PC out side and blow it all out __________________

May 16, 2005, 07:11 AM	Thread Starter #6
FearTheTerp DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pacific Grove, California Posts: 358 Rep Power: 0	Would the compressed air you use to clean keyboards work? __________________ System specs Motherboard:Biostar M7NCD Pro Cpu:AMD XP 2600+ Throughbred B @ 2340 195x12 Memory:2x Corsair CMX512-3200c2PT @ 195 mHz 2-3-3-10 Dual channel Graphics Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro All-In-Wonder w/Vga Silencer Rev 3 Antec SL-350

May 16, 2005, 07:53 AM	Thread Starter #8
FearTheTerp DriverHeaven Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pacific Grove, California Posts: 358 Rep Power: 0	yeah, done, thanks a lot. __________________ System specs Motherboard:Biostar M7NCD Pro Cpu:AMD XP 2600+ Throughbred B @ 2340 195x12 Memory:2x Corsair CMX512-3200c2PT @ 195 mHz 2-3-3-10 Dual channel Graphics Card: Ati Radeon 9800 Pro All-In-Wonder w/Vga Silencer Rev 3 Antec SL-350