This is my CPU set up:
AMD 2000+ XP proc.
FIC AN19C motherboard
256MB ddr ram
80GB Western Digital 7200rpm HD
8GB Western Digital 5200 HD
ATI Radeon 64MB SDR
Creative Labs 16 PCI sound card 4.1
Creative Labs modem
Build in LAN.
16x DVD
CD-R burner
I am having major issues with my computer. I reformated and install a XP Prof. I am getting all kinds of errors causing the system to shut down and reboot in 1min time.
I went and checked out my CPU temps in the bios. They are 50-60+ C while in the bios. I get beeps, and shutdowns and can't use the computer for too long. This just while listening to MP3's and surfing the web it will restart.
So far I have, cleaned the heat sink from dust. I have 4 80mm intake fans at the bottom front. An 60mm exhaust fan on rear and a side mounted 80mm. I have to get this thing stable. Since I had to remove the heat sink, I am picking up some thermal paste on the way home. How to I safely remove the old paste from the CPU chip? What temps should give me a safe stable system after I put the paste on? I am going to take the power supply apart and clean it. If after all this, what do I need to look at next? Has my cpu burned up from heat?? Its the retail amd with amd heatsink. I know its not great from what I've read, but have to use it till I can buy a better HS. Please help, thanks!!
AMD 2000+ XP proc.
FIC AN19C motherboard
256MB ddr ram
80GB Western Digital 7200rpm HD
8GB Western Digital 5200 HD
ATI Radeon 64MB SDR
Creative Labs 16 PCI sound card 4.1
Creative Labs modem
Build in LAN.
16x DVD
CD-R burner
I am having major issues with my computer. I reformated and install a XP Prof. I am getting all kinds of errors causing the system to shut down and reboot in 1min time.
I went and checked out my CPU temps in the bios. They are 50-60+ C while in the bios. I get beeps, and shutdowns and can't use the computer for too long. This just while listening to MP3's and surfing the web it will restart.
So far I have, cleaned the heat sink from dust. I have 4 80mm intake fans at the bottom front. An 60mm exhaust fan on rear and a side mounted 80mm. I have to get this thing stable. Since I had to remove the heat sink, I am picking up some thermal paste on the way home. How to I safely remove the old paste from the CPU chip? What temps should give me a safe stable system after I put the paste on? I am going to take the power supply apart and clean it. If after all this, what do I need to look at next? Has my cpu burned up from heat?? Its the retail amd with amd heatsink. I know its not great from what I've read, but have to use it till I can buy a better HS. Please help, thanks!!