- Feb 15, 2007
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I have been using my PC today for approximately 7 hours and the last 5 of those have been for gaming (original Deus Ex so it shouldn't be taxing the machine very much). I noticed a burning smell coming from the PC a little while ago so I opened up the side of the case to check it out and I don't see anything wrong visually inside the PC. So I went back to gaming and I noticed it again so I stopped and left the side open. The burning smell continues even during idling but I still don't see anything. Hardware monitoring seems to be okay. CPU is idling at about 25C and video card at 34C. I just dusted out the machine a few weeks ago so dust isn't a problem and all fans are spinning fine. Anyone have any ideas of what I should look for/at? This is making me nervous.
System specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Intel D975XBX2 Motherboard
EVGA Geforce GTX 460 768 Superclocked
4GB Corsair XMS2 DHX
120GB Intel 320 Series SSD
750 WD Caviar SE
ASUS Xonar DS
Corsair VX550 Power Supply
Antec P183 with 3x Scythe S-Flex 120mm Fans
System specs:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6600
Intel D975XBX2 Motherboard
EVGA Geforce GTX 460 768 Superclocked
4GB Corsair XMS2 DHX
120GB Intel 320 Series SSD
750 WD Caviar SE
ASUS Xonar DS
Corsair VX550 Power Supply
Antec P183 with 3x Scythe S-Flex 120mm Fans
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