Pentium 4 3.2GHz CPU running too hot. - LiquidNinjas.com

Link-117 · 02-02-2012, 07:05 PM

So I decided to try to upgrade my custom built PC, the one I've posted about before with the whole chipset fan issue and everything, with an upgraded Pentium 4 3.2 GHz CPU over my old 2.4 GHz CPU...and...well...it runs too hot! And it's like, unless the heatsink is adjusted, it won't even start up, I mean, it'll turn on, but then shut off right away. So...I'm guessing I need a much better heat sink, or even water cooling for a CPU like this? Gah...well, at least the thing was only 15$, eheh. I was just wondering if any of you had any recommendations or solutions for this.

***Synthohol*** · 02-02-2012, 10:01 PM

Corsair H60/H80/100

Link-117 · 02-03-2012, 02:47 AM

Alright. I'll look those up.
By the way, here's the CPU I got: http://www.ebay.com/itm/280812946372... 4.m1439.l2649

Link-117 · 02-03-2012, 02:51 AM

Hmm. So it looks I need a water cooler for something like this after all. I have another uh... 'newb' question about water coolers. Would I need a whole new case if I got one?

***Synthohol*** · 02-03-2012, 07:45 AM

i dont know what you have now

pics??

Link-117 · 02-03-2012, 04:54 PM

Yeah I have an older one, but it's currently pretty much the same, save the 450W PSU I replaced the 500W one with.

***Synthohol*** · 02-03-2012, 07:40 PM

New Cage!!!! New Cage!!!!

Link-117 · 02-03-2012, 08:47 PM

Yeah...it's the old Compaq case. I didn't have anything else when I put the thing together. I mainly put it together when the family's PC was down, the mobo and CPU were part of a PC my Dad and I wanted to make for myself, but we never got the funds to get the case and everything...so...this is what that PC turned out to be. I just got the video card about 2 years ago, and the extra ram. Hopefully after I get into college here and get a job I'll get the money to fix this thing up.

02-02-2012, 07:05 PM	#1
Link-117 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Draconia Posts: 85	Pentium 4 3.2GHz CPU running too hot. So I decided to try to upgrade my custom built PC, the one I've posted about before with the whole chipset fan issue and everything, with an upgraded Pentium 4 3.2 GHz CPU over my old 2.4 GHz CPU...and...well...it runs too hot! And it's like, unless the heatsink is adjusted, it won't even start up, I mean, it'll turn on, but then shut off right away. So...I'm guessing I need a much better heat sink, or even water cooling for a CPU like this? Gah...well, at least the thing was only 15$, eheh. I was just wondering if any of you had any recommendations or solutions for this. __________________ PCs' Status: Online Main Specs of Custom Build: Motherboard: Abit IC7-G Max II Advance CPU: Intel 4 3.20 GHz Ram: 2.5 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT Audio: Onboard OS: Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows XP Professional Hard Drives: 500GB SATA, 80 GB SATA External Hard Drive: WD My Passport 320GB --RIP Old WD Caviar 160GB HDD

02-02-2012, 10:01 PM	#2
*Synthohol* U.S.S. Enterprise Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 10 forward Posts: 10,867	Corsair H60/H80/100 __________________ System Specs as of 5/15/08 (updating soon) It is an absolute FACT that the order of the parts in a watercooling system doesnt matter. This isnt anyones opinion, its a simple fact of watercooling and one of the most common misconceptions. It's been proven more times than I can count : P0 proverb 3.26.6 Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift his eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here. 我不知道什么这说。

02-03-2012, 02:47 AM	#3
Link-117 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Draconia Posts: 85	Alright. I'll look those up. By the way, here's the CPU I got: http://www.ebay.com/itm/280812946372... 4.m1439.l2649 __________________ PCs' Status: Online Main Specs of Custom Build: Motherboard: Abit IC7-G Max II Advance CPU: Intel 4 3.20 GHz Ram: 2.5 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT Audio: Onboard OS: Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows XP Professional Hard Drives: 500GB SATA, 80 GB SATA External Hard Drive: WD My Passport 320GB --RIP Old WD Caviar 160GB HDD

02-03-2012, 02:51 AM	#4
Link-117 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Draconia Posts: 85	Hmm. So it looks I need a water cooler for something like this after all. I have another uh... 'newb' question about water coolers. Would I need a whole new case if I got one? __________________ PCs' Status: Online Main Specs of Custom Build: Motherboard: Abit IC7-G Max II Advance CPU: Intel 4 3.20 GHz Ram: 2.5 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT Audio: Onboard OS: Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows XP Professional Hard Drives: 500GB SATA, 80 GB SATA External Hard Drive: WD My Passport 320GB --RIP Old WD Caviar 160GB HDD

02-03-2012, 07:45 AM	#5
*Synthohol* U.S.S. Enterprise Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 10 forward Posts: 10,867	i dont know what you have now pics?? __________________ System Specs as of 5/15/08 (updating soon) It is an absolute FACT that the order of the parts in a watercooling system doesnt matter. This isnt anyones opinion, its a simple fact of watercooling and one of the most common misconceptions. It's been proven more times than I can count : P0 proverb 3.26.6 Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift his eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here. 我不知道什么这说。

02-03-2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Link-117 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Draconia Posts: 85	Yeah I have an older one, but it's currently pretty much the same, save the 450W PSU I replaced the 500W one with. __________________ PCs' Status: Online Main Specs of Custom Build: Motherboard: Abit IC7-G Max II Advance CPU: Intel 4 3.20 GHz Ram: 2.5 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT Audio: Onboard OS: Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows XP Professional Hard Drives: 500GB SATA, 80 GB SATA External Hard Drive: WD My Passport 320GB --RIP Old WD Caviar 160GB HDD

02-03-2012, 07:40 PM	#7
*Synthohol* U.S.S. Enterprise Administrator Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: 10 forward Posts: 10,867	New Cage!!!! New Cage!!!! __________________ System Specs as of 5/15/08 (updating soon) It is an absolute FACT that the order of the parts in a watercooling system doesnt matter. This isnt anyones opinion, its a simple fact of watercooling and one of the most common misconceptions. It's been proven more times than I can count : P0 proverb 3.26.6 Repugnant is the creature who would squander the ability to lift his eye to heaven conscious of his fleeting time here. 我不知道什么这说。

02-03-2012, 08:47 PM	#8
Link-117 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Draconia Posts: 85	Yeah...it's the old Compaq case. I didn't have anything else when I put the thing together. I mainly put it together when the family's PC was down, the mobo and CPU were part of a PC my Dad and I wanted to make for myself, but we never got the funds to get the case and everything...so...this is what that PC turned out to be. I just got the video card about 2 years ago, and the extra ram. Hopefully after I get into college here and get a job I'll get the money to fix this thing up. __________________ PCs' Status: Online Main Specs of Custom Build: Motherboard: Abit IC7-G Max II Advance CPU: Intel 4 3.20 GHz Ram: 2.5 GB Video Card: Nvidia GeForce 7300GT Audio: Onboard OS: Windows 7 Ultimate / Windows XP Professional Hard Drives: 500GB SATA, 80 GB SATA External Hard Drive: WD My Passport 320GB --RIP Old WD Caviar 160GB HDD

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