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Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz Overheating?

idata
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Hi, i seem to be having some kind of a problem with this processor, or maybe im wrong and its something else, but actually it goes into some high temperatures and i think it is not normal, the reactions i get from the pc when it freezes ( especially on games with high requirements ) are really cpu related i think..it might have to do with the card which is a NVIDIA 9600 GT nothing on my pc had an overclock or something similar so i wonder if it is possible for a problem like to just, appear..from nothing. Because this is a new pc bought it couple of months ago! Its really strange and i would really like to fix this because i think it is making some kind of damage to the pc in general =|

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idata
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Hi there,

Check the Thermal Specification for the CPU if it is still within the range of operation.

 

Get your CPU sl number and search in the link below.

 

Website: http://processorfinder.intel.com/default.aspx http://processorfinder.intel.com/default.aspx

The temperature can go up to 71.4°C

If it is much over the range then, check the following:

 

Make sure that you have a PSU Atx Version 2.2 at least.

 

Make sure that the chassis is TAC - Thermally Advantage Chassis

 

Check for proper aeration in the chassis. (cable)

Update the bios to the latest version.

 

Re-integrate the cpu with new small amount of thermal paste (clean the cpu before)

If you are using an Intel board, use this software to monitor the cpu temperature

Website: http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&Inst=Yes&ProductID=2780&DwnldID=17223&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*XPProfessional&lang=eng http://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&Inst=Yes&ProductID=2780&DwnldID=17223&strOSs=44&OSFullName=Windows*XPProfessional&lang=eng

Check with board manufacturer if there is still problems.

All the best,

Regards,

Aryan

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