Computer freeze/overheats

TJ Thug · 03-30-2006, 04:49 AM

my computer overheats, i guess after some time of playing CSS. CPU get to around 46 *C and my computer just freeze. The cpu fan came with my cpu so it was never changed and could this be cousing the problem ? or is it power supplyer ? iam realy getting annoyed and worried because iam thinking to upgrade my video card soon and it would be realy disapointing if i wouldnt be able to use it for games. If it is CPU fan can u recomend me new one ? ( UK )

Windows XP pro
CPU AMD 64 3700+ 2.5GHz
RAM 1.50 GB
HHD 250 GB
Graphics Card GeForce FX 5700LE ( going to upgrade it soon )
PS: 400W ( ATX Swiching Power Supplyer ) + 2 small case fans

Tumbleweed36 · 03-30-2006, 04:57 AM

Hi,

The temp you listed is not that bad for a CPU unit like this. What motherboard do you have? What is the brand name of your power supply? It sounds to me like you may be having power supply problems, but if you list your brand name (and if you look on the side of the unit, it tells amps per rail, list that) and other information, that will tell us quite a bit.

TJ Thug · 03-30-2006, 05:55 AM

Thank you for replaying in such short notice,
power supplyer here is picture of it

Motherboard is Gigabyte nVidia nForce3 280/ATX K8 Socket754, K8NS Pro

Tumbleweed36 · 03-30-2006, 06:06 AM

Hi,

I would bet your power supply is just too weak to do the job with what you have. Those "no name" power supplies do not put out enough juice to pull a rig like that. I would highly suggest that you try to get your hands on an Antec or Enermax 550 or 600 power supply. If you go to someplace like Best Buy or Staples, you can get one, take it home hook it up and see if that solves your problem. If it does not, take it back and only have to pay a small restocking charge. Don't buy another off -brand supply....use only Enermax or Antec.

TJ Thug · 03-30-2006, 06:10 AM

thanks, ill go today or tomorow and see if i can get my hands on one of those. Ill post later on if it solves my problem.

ebackhus · 03-30-2006, 07:53 AM

I've got the same board and find it can be a bit touchy about the juice you feed it. If you can get a better PSU you should be back in the seat in no time.

03-30-2006, 04:49 AM	#1 (permalink)
TJ Thug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Xp	Computer freeze/overheats my computer overheats, i guess after some time of playing CSS. CPU get to around 46 *C and my computer just freeze. The cpu fan came with my cpu so it was never changed and could this be cousing the problem ? or is it power supplyer ? iam realy getting annoyed and worried because iam thinking to upgrade my video card soon and it would be realy disapointing if i wouldnt be able to use it for games. If it is CPU fan can u recomend me new one ? ( UK ) Windows XP pro CPU AMD 64 3700+ 2.5GHz RAM 1.50 GB HHD 250 GB Graphics Card GeForce FX 5700LE ( going to upgrade it soon ) PS: 400W ( ATX Swiching Power Supplyer ) + 2 small case fans __________________ -.-

03-30-2006, 04:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi, The temp you listed is not that bad for a CPU unit like this. What motherboard do you have? What is the brand name of your power supply? It sounds to me like you may be having power supply problems, but if you list your brand name (and if you look on the side of the unit, it tells amps per rail, list that) and other information, that will tell us quite a bit. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

03-30-2006, 05:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
TJ Thug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Xp	Thank you for replaying in such short notice, power supplyer here is picture of it Motherboard is Gigabyte nVidia nForce3 280/ATX K8 Socket754, K8NS Pro __________________ -.- Last edited by TJ Thug; 03-30-2006 at 06:04 AM.

03-30-2006, 06:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Tumbleweed36 Asst Manager Hardware Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA Posts: 19,657 OS: XP Professional	Hi, I would bet your power supply is just too weak to do the job with what you have. Those "no name" power supplies do not put out enough juice to pull a rig like that. I would highly suggest that you try to get your hands on an Antec or Enermax 550 or 600 power supply. If you go to someplace like Best Buy or Staples, you can get one, take it home hook it up and see if that solves your problem. If it does not, take it back and only have to pay a small restocking charge. Don't buy another off -brand supply....use only Enermax or Antec. __________________ ---------- I don't receive email notifications of replies to subscribed threads. (Internet provider policy) Therefore, if I don't respond to your post within 24 hours, please send me a reminder PM and include the link to your thread.

03-30-2006, 06:10 AM	#5 (permalink)
TJ Thug Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 20 OS: Xp	thanks, ill go today or tomorow and see if i can get my hands on one of those. Ill post later on if it solves my problem. __________________ -.-

03-30-2006, 07:53 AM	#6 (permalink)
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