Hi. I'm writing about a computer I built and some overheating issues I'm having.
Here's the specs:
Duron 1GHz (Morgan core) @ 900MHz (more on that in a min)
Asus A7N8X-X
256 Crucial DDR
30GB WD 7200RPM Hard Drive
Antec 300W case
Radeon 7500
Over a year ago, we had some major issues with this system, which at the time had a Shuttle AK31A mobo. The mobo ended up dieing, and I bought the A7N8X-X. Now, even with the new mobo, I have been messing with overheating issues...issues that result in the computer abruptly shutting down, which I can only guess is the thermal diode automatic shutoff due to a high temperature.
When I first got the board, I was havning difficulty getting Windows installed. The system was shutting down in this similar manner. Now, my HSF at the time was an SVC GC68. I changed it to a Volcano V, I was able to get Windows installed. Now, I am able perform some light takes (like word processing), but the CPU still gets pretty hot. At best, it is 40C. If we start doing something like a virus scan, play a game, or even install XP Service Pack 2, the system will shut down fairly quickly. When I power it right up, the temp is around 65-60 C.
The other oddity is that from start up, the CPU basically gradually increases in temperature. It started right now as I'm typing this at 40 or so, and about 2 mins or so later it is now into the 60's.
I really cannot understand this. I have never had any real issues with cooling CPU's this speed with either CPU. But, my suspecting is that my CPU is to blame. I have in the past messed around with trying to mess with the bridges on this chip in attempt to hard change the multiplier to a different one with a higher core voltage. In fact, this 1GHz Morgan is running at 900MHz @ 1.8v.
This board was new when we got it, the RAM was new when we got it. I can only guess that it is this processor. Any suggestions? I cannot believe that the core voltage being stuck at 1.8v is causing all this.
Any thoughts folks? Thanks
Here's the specs:
Duron 1GHz (Morgan core) @ 900MHz (more on that in a min)
Asus A7N8X-X
256 Crucial DDR
30GB WD 7200RPM Hard Drive
Antec 300W case
Radeon 7500
Over a year ago, we had some major issues with this system, which at the time had a Shuttle AK31A mobo. The mobo ended up dieing, and I bought the A7N8X-X. Now, even with the new mobo, I have been messing with overheating issues...issues that result in the computer abruptly shutting down, which I can only guess is the thermal diode automatic shutoff due to a high temperature.
When I first got the board, I was havning difficulty getting Windows installed. The system was shutting down in this similar manner. Now, my HSF at the time was an SVC GC68. I changed it to a Volcano V, I was able to get Windows installed. Now, I am able perform some light takes (like word processing), but the CPU still gets pretty hot. At best, it is 40C. If we start doing something like a virus scan, play a game, or even install XP Service Pack 2, the system will shut down fairly quickly. When I power it right up, the temp is around 65-60 C.
The other oddity is that from start up, the CPU basically gradually increases in temperature. It started right now as I'm typing this at 40 or so, and about 2 mins or so later it is now into the 60's.
I really cannot understand this. I have never had any real issues with cooling CPU's this speed with either CPU. But, my suspecting is that my CPU is to blame. I have in the past messed around with trying to mess with the bridges on this chip in attempt to hard change the multiplier to a different one with a higher core voltage. In fact, this 1GHz Morgan is running at 900MHz @ 1.8v.
This board was new when we got it, the RAM was new when we got it. I can only guess that it is this processor. Any suggestions? I cannot believe that the core voltage being stuck at 1.8v is causing all this.
Any thoughts folks? Thanks