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Really extreme temperatures?


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My computer fans get really loud now and then and I get temperatures like these,
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even when im not doing anything, just sitting on the desktop i get temperatures close to the picture above

Im suspecting something is wrong

My specs are
Quad Core Q6600
3GB Ram
Nivida 8600GT SuperClocked
Win 7 Ultimate
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Please download and run Hardware Monitor
Installation (setup version only)
HWMonitor is a hardware monitoring program that reads PC systems main health sensors : voltages, temperatures, fans speed.
The program handles the most common sensor chips, like ITE® IT87 series, most Winbond® ICs, and others. In addition, it can read modern CPUs on-die core thermal sensors, as well has hard drives temperature via S.M.A.R.T, and video card GPU temperature.
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Ok I downloaded and ran the program, here are the screenshots
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Ok it looks like your cpu may be running a little warm for being idle.
Is this a laptop or desktop?
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Is it just the CPU? Anything else that is way above normal?

This is a Dell Desktop

Also when it is not on idle and I am playing a movie or converting the video file, temperatures go up about 5-8 degrees
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The HD temps look normal and the other TMP sensors I'm not sure what they are but I'm sure one is the video card. The newer cards do run hotter. When was the last time you opened the case?
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I opened the case about a week ago
this card is about 2 years old
and the computer about 2.5 years old
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Did you use a can of compressed air to blow out the system and make sure to keep the fans from turning when blowing them out? That can lower temps 10 to 20 degrees easily if the fans are slowing down from the gunk.
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No i didnt do that but I can try that in about 20 minutes
i'll let you know
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Make sure after doing this that you do a new HWMonitor screenshot so we can compare them. :)
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Sorry for the late response but I cleaned out alot of dust and here are the new temperature readings
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Edited by GeekForgotten, 05 July 2011 - 10:09 PM.

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Yep I see the CPU temps are running 3 to 5 degrees cooler now. Your video GPU is running 2 degrees cooler also.
That is much better.
Did you check the air vents and the PSU itself for any dust clogging problems? Your voltages look perfect so there is no problem there I can see.
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Yeah I cleaned like everything, it is pretty much dustless right now
I was told the temperatures should not be above 60 degrees
is that true?
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Yeah I cleaned like everything, it is pretty much dustless right now
I was told the temperatures should not be above 60 degrees
is that true?


Depends which temp you are talking about. CPU should be around 60 for idle speed and other then the first core yours looks good. Not sure why that one is higher.
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Well if all the other temperatures seem fine to you, then I am satisfied
just did not want my computer to malfunction
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