|
| We had a computer person come to check out why my computer was shutting down after being on most of the day. Person had a thing that measures the heat from the fan etc. Now DH who built the computer has this little gadget. He loves to buy these goodies but does learn how to use them.
My question, is how does he find out what the temp should be to see if it running hot. In my case it is the video card. Computer person ordered one, am still waiting, but DH can order one without a problem. Guess I should have done that first, then then DH would not know about a new gadget. Thanks
|
Follow-Up Postings:
|
| Video cards can exceed 100C under extreme gaming conditions. But this is not the temps on the fan as you state, this is the processor on the video card where the temps are important. You do not give any readings nor any specs on the computer. Right now my computer temps as read off the free Speccy are as follows. When trying to assess temps it is important to use the same program all the time, these are really only good guesses unless there is a probe installed. What did the techie say about the computer shutting down unexpectedly? |
|
- Posted by marie-ndcal (My Page) on Thu, Jul 21, 11 at 22:45
| Teck person though the viedo card was overheating and DH agreed. Since I am off and on the computer during the day, I usually leave it on, but turn it off at night. I play some Big Fish games and do some research and emils. Will try the program you sugessted. Thanks Marie |
|
| Ask DH to identify the motherboard, CPU, RAM and video card please. Plus the make and model of the power supply in case it is under sized. The normal stuff you do is nothing to drive temps up dramatically. Does it always shut down later in the day or at any old time it takes a fit? Are you usually doing something similar at those times of shut down? |
Please Note: Only registered members are able to post messages to this forum. If you are a member, please log in. If you aren't yet a member, join now!
Return to the Computer Help Forum
Instructions
- You must be a registered member and logged in to post messages on our forums.
- Posting is a two-step process. Once you have composed your message, you will be taken to the preview page. You will then have a chance to review the contents and make changes.
- After posting your message, you may need to refresh the forum page in order to see it.
- It is illegal to post copyrighted material without the owner's consent.
- HTML codes are allowed in the message field only.
- No advertising is allowed in any of the forums.
- If you would like to practice posting or uploading photos, please visit our Test forum.
- If you need assistance, please Contact Us and we will be happy to help.