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Cosmo · 2005-10-13, 13:25

Here (hopefully) are the screen shots with info on my computer. I will post the shots of the inside of my PC later as I cant get to the side at the moment...

Cosmo · 2005-10-13, 13:26

didn't realise I can only post 1 photo at a time... here's the 2nd

Cosmo · 2005-10-13, 13:27

here's the 3rd......

Cosmo · 2005-10-13, 13:30

and heres the 4th......

hope this gives you enough info to work with, but if you need any more - please tell me how I can locate it (eg 2083 MHz core clock - how would I find that info out - if you need it that is)

Cruelty · 2005-10-13, 16:06

Cosmo, you would get much better information on your system using CPU-Z and Everest.
Anyways, the temperature I see on the screenshot is 56C - it is still relatively high for an Athlon XP (still it may depend on actual core revision - there were at least two revisions of Thoroughbread that I am aware of), therefore I would recommend that you remove your heatsink and apply new thermal compound to the CPU core - be careful though as AXP core is very fragile and sometimes breaks at the edges. If the core is already broken, then this is probably the cause of your problems.

Cosmo · 2005-10-14, 10:32

Hi,

I have now re-applied some new thermal grease to my processor - the core looks to be OK.

I have also added another case cooling fan - although if anything this seems to have made it run hotter?

When I first power the machine up (from being left off overnight) & go into my BIOS to check the temps - it is already showing 50 Degrees C - when it loads windows and I check the temp with my SuperUtilities it goes to 58 - 60. The Nvidia GeForce 6600 window shows a GPU core temp of 50 degrees C (is this measuring the same thing?)

I have run the Windows Memory Diagnostic on the extended test - all with no faults.

I have found a website that states the AMD Athlon max core Temp is 85 Degrees - Does this relate to what it runs at? The web site is here: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...onxp-3000.html

I have tried to gain some knowledge from this site - but being computer illiterate and as always, it means very little to me.

I am running with the cover off and at present the CPU reading is 59 Degrees. I'm afraid it is still re-booting when games are played.

I have some more photo's which may help. The fan & CPU heatsink have been removed for clarity. Sorry about the quality but it was a bit dark when these were taken.

Thanks again for all your input - you have all been very patient and helpful. Hopefully we can finally track down my problems soon.......

Cosmo · 2005-10-14, 10:34

here is another photo of the inside of my PC

Cosmo · 2005-10-14, 10:36

A photo of the processor after I cleaned off the thermal grease.

Cosmo · 2005-10-14, 10:37

And the last photo from a screen shot of the CPU-Z program - hopw this gives more useful info

Cosmo · 2005-10-14, 11:01

I have also installed Everest - if you require any info that this program gives please let me know....

moo · 2005-10-14, 14:50

Do you have a heatsink for your processcer. Jw all the photos show thermal greese but no heatsink can we get a picture of the heatsink on the core. heat sinks uasally look like http://www.penstarsys.com/reviews/te...0/heatsink.jpg

2005-10-13, 13:25	#12
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³·3 Posts	Here (hopefully) are the screen shots with info on my computer. I will post the shots of the inside of my PC later as I cant get to the side at the moment... Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-13, 13:26	#13
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 18₁₆ Posts	didn't realise I can only post 1 photo at a time... here's the 2nd Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-13, 13:27	#14
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 11000₂ Posts	here's the 3rd...... Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-13, 13:30	#15
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 18₁₆ Posts	and heres the 4th...... hope this gives you enough info to work with, but if you need any more - please tell me how I can locate it (eg 2083 MHz core clock - how would I find that info out - if you need it that is) Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-13, 16:06	#16
Cruelty May 2005 2³·7·29 Posts	Cosmo, you would get much better information on your system using CPU-Z and Everest. Anyways, the temperature I see on the screenshot is 56C - it is still relatively high for an Athlon XP (still it may depend on actual core revision - there were at least two revisions of Thoroughbread that I am aware of), therefore I would recommend that you remove your heatsink and apply new thermal compound to the CPU core - be careful though as AXP core is very fragile and sometimes breaks at the edges. If the core is already broken, then this is probably the cause of your problems. Last fiddled with by Cruelty on 2005-10-13 at 16:11

2005-10-14, 10:32	#17
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³·3 Posts	Hi, I have now re-applied some new thermal grease to my processor - the core looks to be OK. I have also added another case cooling fan - although if anything this seems to have made it run hotter? When I first power the machine up (from being left off overnight) & go into my BIOS to check the temps - it is already showing 50 Degrees C - when it loads windows and I check the temp with my SuperUtilities it goes to 58 - 60. The Nvidia GeForce 6600 window shows a GPU core temp of 50 degrees C (is this measuring the same thing?) I have run the Windows Memory Diagnostic on the extended test - all with no faults. I have found a website that states the AMD Athlon max core Temp is 85 Degrees - Does this relate to what it runs at? The web site is here: http://www.xbitlabs.com/articles/cpu...onxp-3000.html I have tried to gain some knowledge from this site - but being computer illiterate and as always, it means very little to me. I am running with the cover off and at present the CPU reading is 59 Degrees. I'm afraid it is still re-booting when games are played. I have some more photo's which may help. The fan & CPU heatsink have been removed for clarity. Sorry about the quality but it was a bit dark when these were taken. Thanks again for all your input - you have all been very patient and helpful. Hopefully we can finally track down my problems soon....... Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-14, 10:34	#18
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³×3 Posts	here is another photo of the inside of my PC Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-14, 10:36	#19
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³·3 Posts	A photo of the processor after I cleaned off the thermal grease. Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-14, 10:37	#20
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³×3 Posts	And the last photo from a screen shot of the CPU-Z program - hopw this gives more useful info Attached Thumbnails

2005-10-14, 11:01	#21
Cosmo Oct 2005 Milton Keynes UK 2³×3 Posts	I have also installed Everest - if you require any info that this program gives please let me know....

2005-10-14, 14:50	#22
moo Jul 2004 Nowhere 1451₈ Posts	Do you have a heatsink for your processcer. Jw all the photos show thermal greese but no heatsink can we get a picture of the heatsink on the core. heat sinks uasally look like http://www.penstarsys.com/reviews/te...0/heatsink.jpg

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