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Michael P
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:12
Recently, one of my fans has broken in my computer. It seems to half work, if I spin it for a second or two manually after turning the computer on it begins working by itself; however, software does not pick up any RPM from it. So, I've ordered a new one.

In the mean time however, what is the maximum temperature I can have my CPU at before it will die? Doing almost nothing, the temperature is around 45degrees, playing a game it goes to around 55 and slowly rises - I stop playing at that point because I can't afford to kill my CPU.

On a side note, if I open my case and stick a big fan opposite it; would this cool my computer enough to keep using it while I wait for the replacement to arrive
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:14 Edited at: 3rd Mar 2008 20:14
Is it the fan on your processor? If so, I highly recommend not using it until you get the replacement.


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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:20 Edited at: 3rd Mar 2008 20:24
The fan is attached to the back of my computer opposite a vent. I believe, there is a fan located above my processor which works fine, and a fan attached to the side of my case which also works fine.

This isn't a picture of my computer, but as a rough guide: In the linked picture, the fan that is broken on mine is in a similar place to the big one located to the left of the image, with red, blue and yellow wires coming out of it:
http://projectdream.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2007/09/insides.JPG

Here is some information about what's going on in my computer whilst it's just got firefox running:
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:23 Edited at: 3rd Mar 2008 20:24
If it's intel it will slow down if it gets too hot.

If it's AMD it can explode, check out this video that proves it...

(the music is from an Amiga demo?)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AQmuUEDxGI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG0sGugsv28&feature=related

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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:23
what temperature it can reach depends on what processor it is

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Michael P
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:24
It's an: 'INTEL PENTIUM 4 540 3.2 1MB L2 CACHE 800MHZ FSB LGA775'
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:28 Edited at: 3rd Mar 2008 20:29
It'll be fine it'll probably drop into safe speed and run like a pig as long as it's not been dissabled in the BIOS

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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:34
i highly doubt a fan that works half the time on the back is going to have any measurable effect in all honesty, as long as it's not 100 degrees in your house


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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:49
All seems to be fine - temp stops rising at about 58 degrees
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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 20:53 Edited at: 3rd Mar 2008 20:53
If you think it's going too far you could do an under clock in your BIOS, just reduce the CPU multiplier.

Alarms start going off in my case at 60 degrees but lead/tin don't start to melt until about 250-300 degress

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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 22:01
Quote: "If it's intel it will slow down if it gets too hot.

If it's AMD it can explode, check out this video that proves it...

(the music is from an Amiga demo?)"


The first video is from 2001, so it isn't an accurate representation of modern AMD processors, and the second is a fake.


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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 22:54
i have the same cpu, it can run mid 60's - low 70's (c) without a problem, and i think it will shut itself off if it detects temps too high

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Posted: 3rd Mar 2008 23:59
My PC resets if the fan isn't working on the CPU. After five resets, it gives up and shuts down. I forgot to apply thermal grease first time around.


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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 00:09 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 00:13
Dear god guys, you have got to see this; this made me literally rofl. This is an MSN conversation I had with a friend of mine related to this topic . Note: I'm sorry for the terrible spelling/language, it is how I type on MSN when I want to say things quickly:

Zac says (22:51):
just downloaded ac dc's 17 album discography
it ROCKS MY SOCKS!
Michael says (22:53):
sowi, im goin bed now
btw
i asked a nerd forum
Michael says (22:54):
and apparently, my CPU works fine between 60 and 70 degrees
Zac says (22:54):
idiots
fools
dont listen to them
Michael says (22:54):
and intel cpu's automatically slow down or stop when it gets too hot
Zac says (22:54):
who do u trust me
or them
Michael says (22:54):
but old err wats the other type cald
Michael says (22:55):
the other type, intels rivel burn up - the old ones anyway
Zac says (22:55):
SLOWING DOWN WHEN IT GETS HOT ISNT A FEATURE MICHAEL
Michael says (22:55):
it is
lol
Zac says (22:55):
IT BLOODY WELL ISNT
Michael says (22:55):
theres a video that somebody did
Zac says (22:55):
YOU ABSOLUTE NOOB
Michael says (22:55):
look at the video il show u
Zac says (22:55):
no
your seeing a video
by some enthusiast
who has nothing better to do
Michael says (22:55):
okay then post on this forum and argue with them
Zac says (22:55):
than blow up pcs
no
i cba
im just telling you
Michael says (22:55):
because you are wrong
Zac says (22:55):
that u can listen to me
but
Michael says (22:55):
http://forum.thegamecreators.com/?m=forum_view&t=125214&b=2
Zac says (22:55):
if u dont
then assuming your pc is running between 60 - 70c
Michael says (22:55):
well iv been running at 60 degrees for about 3 hours
Zac says (22:56):
how much would u like to bet that your pc will still work thios december

Michael says (22:56):
and infact, the position of my fan means that for the last 3 years iv been running at 60 degrees
Zac says (22:56):
i doubt it
like i said
im willing to put money
that ur pc will break
Michael says (22:56):
its just on the side it doesnt really change anything
Zac says (22:56):
by next dec
Michael says (22:56):
s*** is pooring out of you mouth
Zac says (22:56):
no
Michael says (22:56):
your*
Zac says (22:56):
its not
Michael says (22:56):
it is
Zac says (22:56):
no
Michael says (22:57):
how can u believe what ur saying when iv been runnin at 60 for ages
especially since everyone on this forum is saying the same thing
Zac says (22:57):
slowing down a proccessor isnt a feature, it slows down because its hot, because that interferes with its conductivity, and it begins to melt
simply ut
Michael says (22:57):
no, it is a feature
Zac says (22:57):
no its not
i will explain to you
Michael says (22:57):
its in modern processors to stop them from breaking if one of your fan blocks up
Zac says (22:57):
no no
let me explain
Michael says (22:58):
its not permanent its just until it gets cooler
Zac says (22:58):
stop
stop
im going to explain
Michael says (22:58):
i dont care what you say zac because its all s**t
Zac says (22:58):
that they have got confused
about ur cpu
Michael says (22:58):
this is another one of those moments when you refuse to except facts
Zac says (22:58):
no
im not jaffa
Michael says (22:58):
fact: iv been running at 60 for the last 3 years and it has not broken
fact: everyone agrees that it can run above 60 no problem
there you go
problem solved
you dont need to bull s*** anymore
Zac says (22:58):
no its unlikely u have
ur not letting me explain
if i explain
Michael says (22:58):
okay explain then
Zac says (22:59):
it might make a lot more sense
Michael says (22:59):
i know what ur saying
Zac says (22:59):
no
u really dont
Michael says (22:59):
ur saying that as it gets hot it melts and so the performance decreeses
Zac says (22:59):
no
im not
Michael says (22:59):
okay then what are you saying
Zac says (22:59):
so stop
in LAPTOPS
intel designs their cpus
Michael says (22:59):
this isnt a laptop processor
Zac says (22:59):
so that they will run at half power and generate less heat
Michael says (22:59):
obviously
Zac says (22:59):
when plugged in
yes
but it would serve u well
to check that they know it isnt
Zac says (23:00):
thats my first point
2nd point is that im right
Michael says (23:00):
i dont see the point of that, its nothing to do with this
Zac says (23:00):
whats your cpu model
do u know
not just "intel"
Michael says (23:00):
yes, i posted it on the board
Zac says (23:00):
post to me
Michael says (23:00):
quote 'It's an: 'INTEL PENTIUM 4 540 3.2 1MB L2 CACHE 800MHZ FSB LGA775''
and someone with the exact same processor
says:
Michael says (23:01):
'i have the same cpu, it can run mid 60's - low 70's without a problem, and i think it will shut itself off if it detects temps too high'
the cup is a ( C )
hes also a mod which indicates that he doesnt post s***
Zac says (23:01):
standard pentium 4 processors
acording to the specs im seeing now
Zac says (23:02):
are damaged
above 64'c
Michael says (23:02):
yeah, im not saying they are not
but the reason it gets hot is because of the amount its processing and the heat around it
so it just decreases the speed it processes
and locks up
if the temp increases too much
to limit the chance of damage
obviously, if its really really hot
it will still die
Zac says (23:02):
u should just change proccessor
newer models are much cooler
Michael says (23:03):
haha so you admit
that im right
thankyou everyone
its been great owning your noob arse
into the dust
have a good night
im going to sleep now dick head hahahahaha
see you tomorrow
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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 00:10
you probably should have censored a lot of that..

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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 00:19 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 00:21
Haha,

Honestly, p4 chips run hot. 60-70 is truly a bit high, but like you noted it's not because of one missing exhaust fan when you got another right above the processor!

58 degrees is not *that* hot, but I probably would reseat the heatsink with some arctic silver to see if that lowers the temps.

If it got over 60 degrees you should start to worry, 67 is when it starts frying:

http://processorfinder.intel.com/details.aspx?sSpec=SL82Z

So your friend is kinda right, but not really. And it's definately not the rear fan causing issues.

Right now I'm running a c2d with only one exhaust fan and temps stay below 50 degrees inside across the board.

(and while modern processors *do* downclock, I never trust that feature)


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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 00:24
My computer used to run at 96 fahrenheit and it was fine


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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 00:29 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 00:30
Quote: "My computer used to run at 96 fahrenheit and it was fine"


96 farenheit is fine >.< We're talking in celsius here.


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Ahh... Ok nevermind me.


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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 01:11
actually yeah, 67 c is pushing it for that cpu, I was mixing up my gpu when I said mid-60's to 70's lol, so I guess I was posting s*** (by accident) mod, or not

anyway, my cpu idled around 60 for over 2 years (dunno what it did during games, but I bet it surpassed 67c, manufacturers tend to list the top number a bit low to help insure proper operating temperatures) Then I applied arctic silver 5. I idle in the low 40's now. In games it will hit mid 50's or thereabouts.

you can get a tube of that stuff at radio shack for about 10 bucks. Apply it according the cpu specs on their site (its not just a full surface smear-job)

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My CPU hits 65c when I use Photoshop. Otherwise it idles around 50ish.

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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 08:32 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 08:37
http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm

Here we go, I bought loads of this and splashed it over my motherboard but now my computer won't turn on

Just joking, is that what I should buy?

[edit] Just thought I'd add that my CPU seems to max out at 60, I don't think I've noticed it go above that ever.
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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 12:50 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 12:54
yep thats the stuff
you have to thoroughly clean the heat sink and cpu with isopropyl alcohol (decent grade rubbing alcohol) where the two make contact (removing the old gunk or pad). let it dry/evaporate for a good hour, then apply the as5 according to the diagrams for the cpu (this cpu is basically a stright line down the center but refer to the diagram). Then you re-apply the heat sink, giving it a small twist to spread the grease and remove air bubbles, and your done. Worked like a charm here.

I used a cut up coffee filter, q-tips, and regular rubbing alcohol to clean the cpu and heatsink. make sure you dont use anything abrasive, and that you dont leave any qtip fibers on the cpu or HS when your done, and do not touch the surfaces after you clean them or you are defeating the whole purpose.

this stuff is literally a whole micro-science. prior to my near catastrophe, I had no idea

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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 14:35 Edited at: 4th Mar 2008 14:42
Theremal paste makes a big difference but if you want serious cool you have to get into the secret underworld art of lapping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNcV4MMc9pA&feature=related

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xhkCOFdbsU&feature=related

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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 15:28
I've lapped my heat-sink - gained about 2 degrees (c) only

And that was with a really badly done heat-sink (stock, and it had massive grooves in it!).

I think if you've got the thermal gel on there properly, as long as the heatsink isn't so bad you can't even reflect light, then it's over-kill.

Having said that, I'd do it again

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There was a time when some cables accidentally got caught on my old Sempron's stock fan and threw the temps to dangerous levels, but momentarilly it automatically shut down (*phew*). AMD has gone a long way from the S462 era's temperature problems.

@Jess: What heatsink might that be? My true120 had grooves on the contact area (quite unexpected from a high-performance heatsink), but I don't intend to lap until I really need to.

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Posted: 4th Mar 2008 19:39
Quote: "Theremal paste makes a big difference but if you want serious cool you have to get into the secret underworld art of lapping

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNcV4MMc9pA&feature=related

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xhkCOFdbsU&feature=related"


I don't understand what was going on in those videos, and why it matters. So far as I can see, he's managed to get his CPU to stick to something
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did you just call me a nerd

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temperature issues should actually get better now, not worse, its the whole point of multiple core processors - the killer is the heat generated by the ever-increasing clock speeds of cpu's (p4 class). Now they have introduced multiple cores and have scaled back the clock cycles (ghz) back into the 2's, as it was the 3.x range that was pushing the edge of whats possible on a normal air cooled cpu/heatsink/fan assembly.

dual core 2.x ghz processors are common now, and they are working on releasing quad core cpus in the near future, if they havent already. I suspect the 2.x clock cycle range will be the norm for a long while.

I will be building a new machine very soon muha

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Quote: "dual core 2.x ghz processors are common now, and they are working on releasing quad core cpus in the near future, if they havent already. I suspect the 2.x clock cycle range will be the norm for a long while."


Quad cores have been out for a loong time now. They run at a cool 20 degrees on oem heatsinks, 30 on stock It's lovely.


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Posted: 5th Mar 2008 12:41 Edited at: 5th Mar 2008 12:43
Q6600 waste loads of power. Okay they power down to 6x266 but if your just surfing the web thats 3 cores at 1.6Ghz doing nothing!

Hopefully Intel have fixed this with the new 45nm Q9xxx range with advanced speedstep but I'm suspicious it might be 6x333 or 3 cores at 2Ghz in idle

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Quote: "Quad cores have been out for a loong time now. They run at a cool 20 degrees on oem heatsinks, 30 on stock It's lovely."

nice

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The current quads (Intel's at least) are just 2 dual cores slapped on the same die. Native quads shouldn't be eating as much power or generating as much heat as they are now.

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AMD's is a native quad core.


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Quote: "@Jess: What heatsink might that be? My true120 had grooves on the contact area (quite unexpected from a high-performance heatsink), but I don't intend to lap until I really need to."


It was just the stock one that came with the CPU (AMD Sempron 3300+ 2.1GHz).

I did it with a couple of different heatsinks (old ones from old chips), which fit into the sockets, and found the stock one was the best at taking the heat out, yet they shipped it with such a rough finish. I was shocked!

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Quote: "AMD's is a native quad core"

yep, the intel's are not true quads, but personally I wouldnt use amd (just my preference)

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Quote: "I wouldnt use amd "

Yeah, if I didn't have a low budget I'd go with Intel, but I do so AMD ftw!


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I've just got round to finding time to apply the arctic silver but I can't remove the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. There are what looks like 4 sticks sticking out at each corner of the fan which are attached to the motherboard. They have arrows on them pointing to the left. I'm not sure what this means; I tried twisting it but it didn't want to move Any idea how I get to my CPU?
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Quote: "I've just got round to finding time to apply the arctic silver but I can't remove the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. There are what looks like 4 sticks sticking out at each corner of the fan which are attached to the motherboard. They have arrows on them pointing to the left. I'm not sure what this means; I tried twisting it but it didn't want to move Any idea how I get to my CPU?"


rotate them 90 degrees and pull them up

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Posted: 14th Mar 2008 18:25
One more thing: I don't have anything to clean things with. Would it be a bad idea just to blow the dust off and stick some arctic silver in, or do I have to make sure everything is spotless in order for things to work.
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Posted: 14th Mar 2008 18:40
Dust? Take the heatsink off. Unscrew it or just unattach from your mobo. Turn it slowly back and forth. Then pull straight up gently. Clean the gel off, apply the Artic Sliver gel where the cleaned off gel was. Refit your heatsink by pushing down evenly, reattach to mobo. Test system.


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Posted: 14th Mar 2008 19:08 Edited at: 14th Mar 2008 20:18
I tried removing the heat sink again following your new advice but I still can't do it: Putting all my strength into it using my hands I can get it to turn a little bit in the direction that the arrows are pointing - I can't get it to turn any further, and it isn't loose enough to come out yet. There don't seem to be any screws anywhere that are visible Any advice on how to detach it? I thought about sticking a screw driver down the gaps in the heat sink and using that as leverage but I don't want to damage anything Is it basically just brute force that I need to use to get it out? Its probably stiff because it hasn't been removed in 3 years...

Also, I read on another forum that I need to reapply thermal paste? What exactly do I need in order to successfully remove the heat sink, apply the arctic silver and then put the heat sink on and use my computer. As you probably have guessed I have no idea what I'm doing

[edit] Worked it out: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=G3k9Ube9BBs I was twisting the heat sync, not those black things sticking out...
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Posted: 14th Mar 2008 21:08
eek!

Ya those intel heatsinks suck.. a lot.

Anyway, you have to clean off the heat sink and processor completely, with rubbing alcohol and a lint free cloth.

Arctic silver is thermal paste, so just put a tiny rice sized dab of it on the processor, and place the heatsink back down. Make sure not to lift up the heatsink after you have placed it down, or you have to start over.


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Location: London (UK)
Posted: 15th Mar 2008 15:10
I managed to get the heat sink off but put it back on wrongly so my CPU nearly fried - luckily though, it shut off before any damage was done (lucky me ) I got a specialist to come round and do the arctic silver for me as I now have a phobia of CPU's!

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