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narcopletic pc

narcopletic pc

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my pc fans are going crazy right now - i mean it sounds like its gonna fly off - i just cleaned out tower as i always do every couple months and when i restarted this time it seem to overheat - the fans max out over the littlest applications - one thing that i noticed is that the "goo" between the cpu housing and the heat sink is dry - i plan on adding some arctic ice a.s.a.p but can something so small create this prob - or do i have other issues i need to look into? - thanx - sorry for all the noob questions but im learning more then ever on this forum - thanx for everyones patience and support
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Phenom-9150e (A) 1.8 GHz (65W) 2000 MHz Hyper Transport 1.0
    Motherboard
    ECS MCP61PM-HM
    Memory
    7Gig PC2-6400 MB/sec 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (onboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 8-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    w2207h 22" lcd wide-screen monitor HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    640 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec) 7200 rpm
    Mouse
    Laser
    Keyboard
    HP multimedia
    Internet Speed
    RR turbo 10meg down 1 up
Yes dried out paste can cause over heating issues so when you replace the paste it shouldn't over heat.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP Compaq Presario/SR5113WM
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 3600+ 1.9Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus M2N68-LA
    Memory
    PNY Optima Memory DDR2 2GB 2x1 kit
    Graphics card(s)
    PNY Nvidia 8400 GS 256MB
    Sound Card
    On board RealTek
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer X163W LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1366x768
    Hard Drives
    Western Digital 160 GB SATA 3G (3.0Gb/sec) 7200 rpm Western Digital 160 GB IDE
    PSU
    Dynex 400w
    Case
    Nothin Special
    Cooling
    Stock
    Mouse
    Wireless Logitech LX7
    Keyboard
    Standard 102 key with volume and sleep buttons
    Internet Speed
    Comcrap 10mb cable
    Other Info
    Insignia 2.1 speakers, wireless Xbox 360 controller w/plug n play charger, Belkin wireless G + mimo usb network adapter.
narcopletic pc said:
my pc fans are going crazy right now - i mean it sounds like its gonna fly off - i just cleaned out tower as i always do every couple months and when i restarted this time it seem to overheat - the fans max out over the littlest applications - one thing that i noticed is that the "goo" between the cpu housing and the heat sink is dry - i plan on adding some arctic ice a.s.a.p but can something so small create this prob - or do i have other issues i need to look into? - thanx - sorry for all the noob questions but im learning more then ever on this forum - thanx for everyones patience and support
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How did you manage to "notice" this cleaning out your case?

What are your temps like, because it could just as easily be a problem with your fans, your board or your case? I know this is going to sound weird, but, take the front and side panels off the case and start up an app that normally makes them spin faster than usual... when they do, lightly, and I mean very lightly, tap the fan in its center. See if that doesn't help?

Lastly, don't add thermal paste. You've got to completely remove the old and replace it. Use an amount about equal to 1/3-1/2 a grain of rice. Paste isn't made to transfer heat, it's just used to fill in the minuscule holes left behind during the lapping process. Don't go all buck wild with the stuff.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Fumz' Flux-Capacitor
    CPU
    E8400
    Motherboard
    DFI LP DK P35-T2RS
    Memory
    4GB G.Skill PC-1066
    Graphics card(s)
    eVGA 8800 GTS
    Sound Card
    X-Fi XtremeGamer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 226BW
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    500GB W.D. RE2 Primary 1TB W.D. Caviar GP WD10EACS
    PSU
    PC Power & Cooling Silencer 610
    Case
    Lian Li Lancool K62
    Cooling
    Thermalright Ultima-90/S-Flex 120mm
    Mouse
    Logitech G5
    Keyboard
    MS Natural Elite 4000 Ergonomic
    Internet Speed
    2.5MB/430
    Other Info
    D-Link DGL 4500
thanks for the replies - i noticed the dry paste due to the fact i was removing the heat sink and fan from the processer heat shield to blow out the fins on the sink - and i do clean out everything (grounded of course) every 3 months or so and in doing so, noticed the pastes' moisture drying up. Eventually instead of helping the contact points it was gapping. Got a tube of Arctic from Newegg and followed the instructions. Runs fine now. Lesson learned :geek: - Even ran multiple apps to make sure thats all it was. Thanks again.
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    HP
    CPU
    Phenom-9150e (A) 1.8 GHz (65W) 2000 MHz Hyper Transport 1.0
    Motherboard
    ECS MCP61PM-HM
    Memory
    7Gig PC2-6400 MB/sec 240 pin, DDR2 SDRAM
    Graphics card(s)
    GeForce 6150SE nForce 430 (onboard)
    Sound Card
    High Definition 8-channel audio ALC 888S chipset
    Monitor(s) Displays
    w2207h 22" lcd wide-screen monitor HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050
    Hard Drives
    640 GB SATA 3G (3.0 Gb/sec) 7200 rpm
    Mouse
    Laser
    Keyboard
    HP multimedia
    Internet Speed
    RR turbo 10meg down 1 up
narcopletic pc said:
i noticed the dry paste due to the fact i was removing the heat sink and fan from the processer heat shield to blow out the fins on the sink - and i do clean out everything (grounded of course) every 3 months or so and in doing so, noticed the pastes' moisture drying up.
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Well there's the problem, every time you take the heat sink off the CPU, you need to clean off the old compound and apply new!
 

My Computer

System One

  • CPU
    Q9450 @3.4Ghz
    Motherboard
    Asus P5Q Deluxe
    Memory
    8GB Corsair Dominator @ 1066
    Graphics card(s)
    Asus AH4850
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Samsung 2235BW
    Hard Drives
    2x Seagate 750GB 1x Seagate 160GB (IDE)
    PSU
    Cooler Master Real Power Pro 850
    Case
    Cooler Master Cosmos
    Cooling
    Cooler Master V8
    Keyboard
    Logitech WAVE Cordless
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