Curse

zamial · Jun 18, 2008, 01:14 PM // 13:14

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Originally Posted by Aera

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60 degrees is very normal for a 8800 GT :/

this was from his screeny of core temps on the cpu as seen below, not nessaceraly related but needs addressed any how.

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Originally Posted by Stuart444

http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/667...temppicya3.jpg

took a pic of the info it gave me

Blow out the dust outside or mom will hurt you. It sounds like you are about to make a cloud. plan regular dustings if possible monthly/bimonthly is perfect unless you are in a very dusty enviorment. Also, if you have noncarpeted floors, I suggest to not have the tower on the floor.
dust = heat. heat = death of electronics.

jiggles · Jun 18, 2008, 01:20 PM // 13:20

sidenotes, if your going to be taking your pc to bits and playing with the inside
1) dont be on carpet, ever
2) be off the ground
3) be careful

, i once took my fan out my pc (first time with that pc) and it took me about 3 hours trying to get it back in. ended up haveing to use a kitchen knife

4) and DONT blow the dust, your blowing saliva all over your pc. pc components +water have worked since when? just used compressed air it only costs about 5 quid

DarkNecrid · Jun 18, 2008, 01:49 PM // 13:49

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Originally Posted by Aera

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60 degrees is very normal for a 8800 GT :/

It's not normal for cores though.

Aera · Jun 18, 2008, 02:31 PM // 14:31

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Originally Posted by DarkNecrid

It's not normal for cores though.

Ahh I misread. Half asleep so I assumed that you were still talking about the GPU

Yeah 60 degrees is definitely too high

Stuart444 · Jun 18, 2008, 06:22 PM // 18:22

just a quick question, is two fans (I think its two fans since there is two vents) okay for a 8800GT?

if so, could the fans just be bad? if so I need to look into getting new fans.

Assuming that the card is defo overheating causing the problems mentioned in the first post, a can of compressed air should DEFFINETLY solve the problem? (asking questions now to save me asking them later)

Snograt · Jun 18, 2008, 06:36 PM // 18:36

Regular dust removal with an air can is something to be done routinely. If it unclogs your fans and the temps drop to normal, all well and good. If not, then think about new fans.

Have a look in Maplins - they actually have quite a good range of "name" brand fans and cpu heatsink/fans. Be warned, though - fitting a new HSF to a cpu is not a task for the uninitiated - it's fiddly and you need to know all about anti-static precautions.

(Sounds like a guide idea, Rajah - basic computer maintenance, c/w anti-static precautions.)

Stuart444 · Jun 18, 2008, 06:45 PM // 18:45

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Originally Posted by Snograt

Regular dust removal with an air can is something to be done routinely. If it unclogs your fans and the temps drop to normal, all well and good. If not, then think about new fans.

Have a look in Maplins - they actually have quite a good range of "name" brand fans and cpu heatsink/fans. Be warned, though - fitting a new HSF to a cpu is not a task for the uninitiated - it's fiddly and you need to know all about anti-static precautions.

(Sounds like a guide idea, Rajah - basic computer maintenance, c/w anti-static precautions.)

Maplins is expensive compared to some places online (such as ebuyer ) but for something like canned air, I would use them just for quickness. Fans would probably be more expensive there than online.

I want to make new fans a last resort since I have no desire to replace the fans incase I **** something up and there is no custom comp shops near here so I can't get it done for me

Snograt · Jun 18, 2008, 06:56 PM // 18:56

Case fans are easy. CPU HSF are tricky. GPU - I never want to even try. People swear by them, though - have a look at this http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showpr...20VGA%20Cooler

Maybe someone who's actually fitted one can tell us what's involved?

(Oh, Maplins are indeed more expensive than most etailers, but fans is cheap

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KZaske · Jun 18, 2008, 10:12 PM // 22:12

I would advise you check the fan on your video card to see if it is rotating. There are tools that will allow you to change your fan settings. But first, check to see if the fan is rotating.
If the fan is not rotating, check it’s power lead to make sure it is properly seated. If it is properly seated and not rotating you may want to consider replacing the cooling solution installed by the manufacturer. Please note that for most video card manufacturers replacing the cooling system will void your warranty so please check with the manufacturer to see if you are in warranty. If you are, get them to replace the video card. If not, replace the cooling system, it is cheaper than replacing the video card.
Replacing the cooling system on your video card is not as difficult as some make it sound. It should be attempted slowly and carefully. Use, if possible, an anti-static strap and do the work on a wood table or a table with an anti-static mat on it. Don't use a glass top table.

From your screen shot, you should at least have your CPU cooler reseated. As for your CPU core temps, they are higher than they should be, however that may be due to your case. Take the side off your of your computer case, let the system run under load for about half an hour and check the temps. If either of the cores are above 45c or a temp difference of more than 2c (5f not sure of my conversion) you should consider replacing your CPU cooler. There are a lot of coolers out there most do not require you to remove the mother board from the case. There are a few that do require a back pane to support the cooler, you will want to check the manufacturer’s web site to be sure. If the CPU temps are below 40c, you may want to consider replacing the case fans with higher capacity (sorry to say noisier) fans.

Hints: After a period of time, most thermal pastes will act as an adhesive. ArticSilver brand is no different, but it does take longer. To defeat that effect you may need to soak the video card in isopropyl alcohol (90% or better). Use a small cake pan (just large enough to fit the card) with just enough isopropyl alcohol to cover the card. It should only take about half an hour to degrade the adhesive properties of the thermal paste. Use as pure isopropyl alcohol as you can get to speed up the process and to reduce drying time, anything less than 75% is almost a waste of time and may damage the video card.