Cheap Computer Cooling?

SirFozzie · 12-30-2005, 10:10 PM

I've had a few blackscreen/computer hangs recently, and I know the CPU's overheating (when I hit reset, it does say CPU temperature too high).. any suggestions for cheap computer cooling?

cthomer5000 · 12-30-2005, 10:19 PM

Pack the case with ice cubes.

Craptacular · 12-30-2005, 10:25 PM

Open your case.

Deattribution · 12-30-2005, 10:30 PM

Is something I was thinking about asking about - since my system hasn't overheated yet, but it's been gradually been getting warmer and warmer.

Started out idling at around 33c and now it's common for it to stay around 50c and rise once it starts taking on applications.

'Better' heatsinks seem to be the usual recommendation but how easy is it to remove the retail heatsink and install a new 'custom' heatsink?

And any recommendations for what to look for in one?

SirFozzie · 12-30-2005, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Craptacular

Open your case.

might do that, although it does have some vents already, including a fan on the side.. Might look into clocking it back a bit, or installing a cheapo add on fan.. (water cooling probably would be more expennsive then I like)

cartman · 12-30-2005, 11:02 PM

Actually, opening the case might make things worse. Most cases are designed for airflow, and if you take one of the sides off this can actually cause less air to go across the heatsink.

SirFozzie · 12-30-2005, 11:05 PM

cartman: best bet would be to get a more powerful CPU heatsink then?

No wonder it's hanging, I just looked at the CPU temperature.. 62.5C!!!!

cartman · 12-30-2005, 11:11 PM

Yep, definitely a better heatsink will help. If you have the space on the MB and inside the case, I'd recommend one of the Zalman heatsinks. Should run you anywhere from $25 to $50, depending on the one you choose.

Desnudo · 12-30-2005, 11:51 PM

A housefan can provide a temporary solution.

JonInMiddleGA · 12-30-2005, 11:58 PM

Shepp · 12-31-2005, 02:35 PM

It really depends on the type of processor that you're using. I noticed that my Intel Prescott 3.2ghz was running in the 50's and thought that was pretty warm. After I did some research I found that Prescott's architecture cause them to run hot. Temps in the 50's and even the 60's are not out of the ordinary.

SirFozzie · 12-31-2005, 04:12 PM

AMD ASUS K8V 3000+, I think it's over clocked, as it's running at 2Ghz.

I know the heat is out of the normal range, because when it reboots after hanging, in the reboot it tells me CPU temperature too high (and waits for me to hit F1 to ok booting up normally)

jeff061 · 12-31-2005, 04:44 PM

Neaten up the wires in your case as well, like Cartman said cases are designed for airflow and messy cables can interfere with that.

12-30-2005, 11:02 PM	#6
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Actually, opening the case might make things worse. Most cases are designed for airflow, and if you take one of the sides off this can actually cause less air to go across the heatsink. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-30-2005, 11:05 PM	#7
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	cartman: best bet would be to get a more powerful CPU heatsink then? No wonder it's hanging, I just looked at the CPU temperature.. 62.5C!!!! __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

12-30-2005, 11:11 PM	#8
cartman Death Herald Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Le stelle la notte sono grandi e luminose nel cuore profondo del Texas	Yep, definitely a better heatsink will help. If you have the space on the MB and inside the case, I'd recommend one of the Zalman heatsinks. Should run you anywhere from $25 to $50, depending on the one you choose. __________________ Thinkin' of a master plan 'Cuz ain't nuthin' but sweat inside my hand So I dig into my pocket, all my money is spent So I dig deeper but still comin' up with lint

12-30-2005, 11:58 PM	#10
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	__________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

12-31-2005, 04:12 PM	#12
SirFozzie Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: The State of Insanity	AMD ASUS K8V 3000+, I think it's over clocked, as it's running at 2Ghz. I know the heat is out of the normal range, because when it reboots after hanging, in the reboot it tells me CPU temperature too high (and waits for me to hit F1 to ok booting up normally) __________________ Check out Foz's New Video Game Site, An 8-bit Mind in an 8GB world! http://an8bitmind.com

12-30-2005, 10:25 PM	#3
Craptacular College Starter Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Mad City, WI	Open your case.

12-30-2005, 10:30 PM	#4
Deattribution College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2003	Is something I was thinking about asking about - since my system hasn't overheated yet, but it's been gradually been getting warmer and warmer. Started out idling at around 33c and now it's common for it to stay around 50c and rise once it starts taking on applications. 'Better' heatsinks seem to be the usual recommendation but how easy is it to remove the retail heatsink and install a new 'custom' heatsink? And any recommendations for what to look for in one?

12-30-2005, 11:51 PM	#9
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	A housefan can provide a temporary solution.

12-31-2005, 02:35 PM	#11
Shepp High School Varsity Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA	It really depends on the type of processor that you're using. I noticed that my Intel Prescott 3.2ghz was running in the 50's and thought that was pretty warm. After I did some research I found that Prescott's architecture cause them to run hot. Temps in the 50's and even the 60's are not out of the ordinary.

12-31-2005, 04:44 PM	#13
jeff061 Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: MA	Neaten up the wires in your case as well, like Cartman said cases are designed for airflow and messy cables can interfere with that. __________________

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