My computer gets hot

yen10 · 4th November 2009, 9:21 AM

I am definitely very new at all this. I managed to build my first computer. It runs and does everything I need it to do, however, it gets so hot that my entire whole room gets extremely warm even with my window open and fan going in 60 degree temperature! What can I do? I don't remember my last computer getting this hot.

hate-xfiles · 4th November 2009, 9:30 AM

What parts did you use to build the computer?

robertgd · 4th November 2009, 9:35 AM

The temperature is 60 degrees? There's your problem.

You need to be a bit more detailed. What are your temperature readings on the computer?

Is it causing any crashes?

High end components DO get hot and in small unventilated room they can cause a bit of heat.

toolsncorpses · 4th November 2009, 9:48 AM

60degrees C?

yen10 · 4th November 2009, 9:53 AM

Yes, I said I was new. I barely know what any of you are talking about. It is 60 degrees F, quite cool. My computer has crashed one time , but that is it. I don't know what I put in the computer. I went to store with a list of parts that were all quite expensive. I'll go home and pull out the boxes and list my parts. How do I check a temperature reading on my computer?

I'm a girl. I did this the girly way. Looking at pictures and following instructions. I do not know what each specific part does nor if I did something wrong. All I know is that it works, but it makes my room warm and the case is almost hot to touch.

chi · 4th November 2009, 10:07 AM

a list of the parts will make troubleshooting a lot easier. where are you located? some members can even lend you a hand getting this problem fixed. i'm suspecting that you mustve seated the HSF badly on the cpy if its overheating. but most of the time the room getting hot is a good sign, since the heat is getting transferred from computer to surrounding air effectively

toolsncorpses · 4th November 2009, 10:08 AM

Download Hardware Monitor Pro http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitorpro.php

lawrencep93 · 4th November 2009, 10:11 AM

If they case is too hot to touch then you may need better air flow in the case. How about you post some photos of your case with it opened.
I know that my computer cools efficiently because it warms my room up so it is 3 degrees hotter in my room than the rest of the house, but if I touch the case it's room temp.

ekeane · 4th November 2009, 11:03 AM

If it gets too hot then stop rubbing it

Get some better airflow/more fans and that should help.

SLATYE · 4th November 2009, 11:18 AM

More fans won't stop it warming up his room. They'll just keep the CPU cooler (by transferring that heat into the room more efficiently).

lawrencep93 · 4th November 2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SLATYE

More fans won't stop it warming up his room. They'll just keep the CPU cooler (by transferring that heat into the room more efficiently).

I meant to cool the case, obviously it would make the room warmer, just open a window or door, I have my i7 and 285GTX with 2 screens and if it gets hot I just open the door or and window and it's not that hot. Although it is summer I have had to stop F@H on this machine so I don't waste money on too much aircon.

4wardtristan · 4th November 2009, 12:13 PM

reseat your heatsink...

anlashok · 4th November 2009, 4:57 PM

A list of the parts you brought would be very helpful

If you can take a picture of system, free image hosting here

A screenshot of a temperature monitoring program like Hardware Monitor Pro previously mentioned would also be good.

RSDXzec · 7th November 2009, 5:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawrencep93

How about you post some photos of your case with it opened.

that would be good, not only to show you better airflow, but we could also identify what the parts are by looking at it, though a parts list would be more helpful.

Airquarious · 7th November 2009, 5:58 PM

Sounds like bullshit to me....

4th November 2009, 9:21 AM	#1
yen10 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	My computer gets hot I am definitely very new at all this. I managed to build my first computer. It runs and does everything I need it to do, however, it gets so hot that my entire whole room gets extremely warm even with my window open and fan going in 60 degree temperature! What can I do? I don't remember my last computer getting this hot.

4th November 2009, 9:35 AM	#3
robertgd Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sutherland Shire Posts: 81	The temperature is 60 degrees? There's your problem. You need to be a bit more detailed. What are your temperature readings on the computer? Is it causing any crashes? High end components DO get hot and in small unventilated room they can cause a bit of heat. __________________ G5 Mac \| 2.3GHz Dual PPC \| 10GB DDR2 \| 6600GT \| 2x WD Caviar Green 808GB \| 23.3" Acer \| Logitech MX Revolution

4th November 2009, 9:48 AM	#4
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4th November 2009, 10:07 AM	#6
chi Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sydney Posts: 200	a list of the parts will make troubleshooting a lot easier. where are you located? some members can even lend you a hand getting this problem fixed. i'm suspecting that you mustve seated the HSF badly on the cpy if its overheating. but most of the time the room getting hot is a good sign, since the heat is getting transferred from computer to surrounding air effectively __________________ [GA-EP45-UD3P][E8500 OC 4GHz 1.28v][Inno3D GTX 260 GOLD OC 700/1200/1400][8GB 840MHz 5-5-5-15 1.8v][Cosair HX620W][Creative X-Fi XtremeMusic][OCZ Summit 60GB + WD Black 640GB + Black 1TB] running Vista Ultimate all in my sexy Antec 1200 [FS:Thread] My postage pricing: 500g[$6.00] 3kg[$10.00] 500gExpress[$8.00] 3kgExpress[$11.50] 5kgExpress[$18.50] specialpackaging[$2.00]

4th November 2009, 10:08 AM	#7
toolsncorpses Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 191	Download Hardware Monitor Pro http://www.cpuid.com/hwmonitorpro.php __________________ Take one day at a time, and everything else will be fine. noise-distillery

4th November 2009, 9:30 AM	#2
hate-xfiles (Banned or Deleted) Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 382	What parts did you use to build the computer?

4th November 2009, 9:53 AM	#5
yen10 New Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4	Yes, I said I was new. I barely know what any of you are talking about. It is 60 degrees F, quite cool. My computer has crashed one time , but that is it. I don't know what I put in the computer. I went to store with a list of parts that were all quite expensive. I'll go home and pull out the boxes and list my parts. How do I check a temperature reading on my computer? I'm a girl. I did this the girly way. Looking at pictures and following instructions. I do not know what each specific part does nor if I did something wrong. All I know is that it works, but it makes my room warm and the case is almost hot to touch.

4th November 2009, 10:11 AM	#8
lawrencep93 Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Melborne, VIC Posts: 883	If they case is too hot to touch then you may need better air flow in the case. How about you post some photos of your case with it opened. I know that my computer cools efficiently because it warms my room up so it is 3 degrees hotter in my room than the rest of the house, but if I touch the case it's room temp. __________________ i7 920@2.8GHz,Nvidia 285GTX , 6GB 1333MHz G-skill ram, Asus P6T Deluxe,Twin Samsung 2233SW LCD, 850W CM PSU, Thermaltake Full Armor+, Sony sata DVD/CD burner, 1TB WD green and 1TB seagate 7200.11 , + 2 externals 1Tb WD green drive + 1TB Samsung green 5400RPM. F@H for team 24 Click here for stats

4th November 2009, 11:03 AM	#9
ekeane Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Brisbane Posts: 826	stop rubbing it? If it gets too hot then stop rubbing it Get some better airflow/more fans and that should help. __________________ E8400 @ 3.6, 4850 1 gig, Xaser VI MX Case, Corsair 650W, 4 gig of ddr 2 ram 800, 3 X 500gig hdd, 23" samsung lcd - 1900 X 1080, Windows 7 X64

4th November 2009, 11:18 AM	#10
SLATYE SLATYE, not SLAYTE Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canberra Posts: 21,060	More fans won't stop it warming up his room. They'll just keep the CPU cooler (by transferring that heat into the room more efficiently). __________________ Main system: Pentium-D 805 \| 1GB (2x 512MB) PQI DDR400 \| Gigabyte 8I865GMK-775 \| Xtreama Radeon 9800Pro with Zalman ZM-80HP-D \| 320GB WD SATA HDD \| Antec SmartPower 2.0 500w Laptop: Compal EL80 \| C2D T7200 \| 320GB Fujistu HDD \| 2GB DDR2-667 \| GF Go 7600

4th November 2009, 12:13 PM	#12
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4th November 2009, 4:57 PM	#13
anlashok Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,324	A list of the parts you brought would be very helpful If you can take a picture of system, free image hosting here A screenshot of a temperature monitoring program like Hardware Monitor Pro previously mentioned would also be good. __________________ PCDB Demonica: Lego Project Box IRON Photographer - Info :: Fold For OCAU! RAM Chart :: RAM Timings :: Freeware Wiki :: LAN Index :: Asus EeePC 901 Review -ABIT- Ownage #9

7th November 2009, 5:58 PM	#15
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