I have a P4 3.0GHz HT with an intel board. The system was behaving erratically this weekend and crashed hard. After backing up data and reinstalling XP Pro, the machine began locking up. After checking the bios, we noticed that the CPU temp was 87C (which seems abnormally hot, even though I have no basis for comparison, since I've never checked the CPU temp before). After allowing it to cool down for a while, the idle temp of the machine with a fresh startup was 45C. While monitoring the temp., we watched it gradually rise to 65C and then turned it off.
The machine has not had any apparent problems up until this point, and I verified that the heatsink and fan are seated properly. I am using the stock heatsink and fan, both of which were very warm to the touch.
Has anyone had this problem with a similar processor?
Can anyone offer any cooling advice?
Shane
The machine has not had any apparent problems up until this point, and I verified that the heatsink and fan are seated properly. I am using the stock heatsink and fan, both of which were very warm to the touch.
Has anyone had this problem with a similar processor?
Can anyone offer any cooling advice?
Shane