Morten Torstensen spake the following on 4/16/2007 2:59 PM: > Jerry Geis wrote: >> THe temperature on the CPU has never been higher that 118 degrees. >> This is after it turns off >> and I go into the hardware monitor. > > > Tried loading the cpu and running acpitool to monitor temperature? Can > still be a temperature problem. When load stops, the temp will drop > fast. Tried to check cpu cooler, cleaning surfaces, re-applying thermal > paste (correcly in a thin, even layer)? > > //Morten Is the cpu cooler a size recommended for that processor? Don't assume that the cooler in an AMD retail pack is completely adequate. Have you tried a good quality thermal paste like arctic silver? Can you leave the case open and direct a fan into the case to see if the problem persists? Is processor voltage set properly, does motherboard state compatibility with the processor? And the most obvious, is the system overclocked in any way? -- MailScanner is like deodorant... You hope everybody uses it, and you notice quickly if they don't!!!!