Hi Ky!
> > No, I don't have a problem with an overheating processor, just couldn't
> > think of a better title that fit. :)
> KM> Sufficiently generic to the topic. :)
> Better than some TV shows with episode titles like "203"! (Which was
> shown after '207'.)
KM> "Some can tell 'em, some can't!"
"It was a dark and stormy night...."
> Yes! LIS some time back, did have the problem of the AMD processor
> overheating even though used an official AMD-approved heat sink and fan
> combo, Found out later in my 'research' AMD expects their gamer clients
> to swap out the cooling unit with a heavy-duty one; so what about us
KM> I think you got that from me :)
Might be: I don't recall you saying. And I will admit to having a bit
of a mental block with the heat sink and fan assembly being labelled
"AMD approved". I interpreted it as being the proper device for cooling
under normal conditions; apparently should have been "it fits".
> non-gamers?? Heck mine was overheating to the point of shutting down
> just with regular stuff like LibreOffice!
KM> Egads...
Probably should clarify that as add I just don't run one thing here at a
time. Virtual VP was running. May have had several LibreOffice
documents open because I frequently use for jotting down electronic
notes while working on projects, extracting notes from forums, etc. But
yes, sometimes a seemingly low key process would elevate the CPU
temperature. And sometimes not.
> Similar results here: think the critical point is 65├╕C/150├╕F. Was
> getting close to and exceeeding which caused the immediate shot off.
> Once I found out what was wrong (same computer has the random USB lock
> up) and swapping the well-it-should-be-good AMD-approved cooling for teh
> CoolerMaster one the overheating problem was gone: have seen as low as 88├╕F;
> currently psensor indicating 118├╕F. (I use Imperial Units as
> Metric don't click immediately.)
KM> I think this one's name should be "Nothin' but Trouble" !!!
Or maybe "Wild Kid": with the proper heatsink and fan no thermal issues.
Does rise at time, but no where near those dangerous levels as before.
So with that aspect seems to have outgrown its rebelliousness. Now of
the USB lock up issue -- that same kid now in the work world and n=knows
to behave during the week and party on the weekend?!
> KM> This'un, tho I only paid about $12 for it.
> KM> https://www.amazon.com/Adaptec-Socket-Heat-Sink-ACC-9520/dp/B000HR
> KM> PHKE
> Price when I checked was $33 + $8.49 shipping; CoolerMaster is $39.99
> and free shipping: I like your $12 deal better, though mine was
KM> So did I. Was right astonished to see 'em at that price
KM> new-in-box, but was from some server recycler outfit and probably
KM> nothing their regular customers could use.
Possible. Or a mis-shipment: carton/pallet dropped off at the wrong warehouse.
> essentially free from a friend in Michigan who for some reason thought
> the fan was supposed to be attached to the case and couldn't figure out
> how to extend the water pipes. (He has to be given some leeway as he is
> extremely near-sighted.)
KM> And apparently considers electronics to be a form of plumbing!
<chuckle> Not really: he has an older Ham license so AFAIK back then
they had to know some electronics theory. I do know there are some
liquid-cooled units out there -- friend in Nevada had one leak.
> Pretty much the same here: I bought a second CoolerMaster though like
> you so far no one showing signs of overheating. A little surprising as
> the computer I built using the 'old' CPU from this computer (allegedly
> the CPU ran too hot for the motherboard, so got a cooler CPU for this
> motherboard and a more compatible motherboard for the old CPU --
> confused yet?!) has shown no problems with overheating. -- Knock on
> wood!!
KM> Sometimes older CPUs in the same class do run hotter. But that's
KM> kinda strange. I wonder if the board the old CPU is on is
KM> underclocking it. Which is usually an option if temperature can't
KM> be otherwise controlled.
Possible.
> I haven't done that but have twist-tied, etc., spare fans to temporarily take
> the place of fans which have frozen.
KM> I've had some stuck on by twisty tie or external screw myself.
KM> These tend to become permanent. <g>
One here was the permanent replacement. 120mm fan in a PSU locked up.
Removing the PSU to get inside was going to be a pain as one or more of
the motherboard connections were under the HDD rack. Plenty of room to
attach the replacement fan from the outside and connected the power
cable to one of the motherboard's fan outputs.
> Huh. I know some older processors had some sort of elevated portion so
> the heat sink would only properly fit one way. Here haven't played with
KM> Heatsink fit depends on the mount, not the CPU. Some are
KM> directional, others don't care.
Why am I thinking 'Karma Surta'?!!
OK, now that you've wiped the coffee spray off the monitor do seem to
recall all of the current (even old but still semi-current) CPUs are
flat and when I'm replacing the heat sink assembly I do double-check if
for the right socket: identification and picture. Only one clip on
either side? Check! Room for the unit? Check.
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