CPU overheating

[Buhring]

I have recently reinstalled SHIII+GWX3 on a new PC (an ASUS Eee-Top all-in-one, running Win7). All works smoothly, but the CPU, normally working at 78-80°C, rapidly overheats up to 100-101°C, causing a shutdown in less than ten minutes of gameplay. Obviously overheating worsens on the 3D intensive screens and in situations with many objects -- but also time acceleration on the map has a significant effect.

Is the problem known -- and if it is, are there any non-hardware solutions?

Thanks everybody.

HB

[Fubar2Niner]

Hi mate

Your CPU temps seem really high to me even at idle. I idle at around 40-50 C, around 70C when loaded, and my rig is o/c . I wonder if your fan is seated correctly ? Perhaps a call to your supplier is advisable. Regarding non-hardware solutions it's been a long time since I owned an Asus based rig, but IIRC they have a downloadable tuner that allows you to set your fan speed manually.

Best regards

Fubar2Niner

[arnahud2]

Hi, as i'm not currently up to date with english language abbreviations (:wah:), just a simple question :what means "IIRC" ?

Regards

[SquareSteelBar]

If I remember correctly...

[Gerodinis]

Probably your All-in-one PC doesn't have sufficient cooling for gaming usage. If it was a desktop you would be able to install additional or better fans or something, but I don't think you can do the same on such a system as yours.

IDK if you have access to the motherboard in this model, but if you have, try to remove the heatsink and wipe any remaining thermal paste and replace it with a better paste, like Arctic Silver, then of course but the heatsink back in place. This will improve the overall situation, but IDK if it will solve the problem completely.

[Gerald]

I have recently reinstalled SHIII+GWX3 on a new PC (an ASUS Eee-Top all-in-one, running Win7). All works smoothly, but the CPU, normally working at 78-80°C, rapidly overheats up to 100-101°C, causing a shutdown in less than ten minutes of gameplay. Obviously overheating worsens on the 3D intensive screens and in situations with many objects -- but also time acceleration on the map has a significant effect.

Is the problem known -- and if it is, are there any non-hardware solutions?

Thanks everybody.

HB I piece that your values are too high, certainly You may review the potential investment in terms of fan for CPU

[arnahud2]

If I remember correctly...

Ok,
Thx, mate :salute:

[Pisces]

There is a particle density slider in the options screen that helped me when I had temperature issues. But it's better to fix the issue where it originates. Airflow into and out of the case, cleaning fans on CPU and not to forget GPU (graphical processing unit), thin layer of thermal paste between the chips and heatsink. When it is still not enough I'd leave the case open.

Whoops, I didn't realise that your pc isn't a regular case. The above may not be fixable for you. Which model exactly do you have? There are several Eeetops. It looks like they are not really intended for intensive 3d application like games such as SH3.

[Von Manteuffel]

I have a Dell XPS M1710. They're notorious for overheating and especially for frying video cards.

I found the answer was an Akasa "fan tray". It's USB powered and very lightweight. It has the added benefit that it sets your laptop PC's keyboard at a great angle for use.

Plus a freeware program like Speedfan is a must.

it's also useful to invest in an aerosol can of compressed air. You don't have to take your computer apart, but a few blasts through the fan-vents can work wonders.

Result - No more sizzling!