Comments on: Strange Fault In An Overheating Computer

By: venkatesh

venkatesh — Sun, 12 Jul 2015 12:08:39 +0000

Really cleaning a comuter solves many display related problems . cleaning ram contects will solve display related problems as the ram referishing operating voltages & frequency is increasing in recent years.

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By: Albert Hoekman

Albert Hoekman — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:34:49 +0000

Hello Mark. Most problems with overheating desktop computers is, as you described, dust.
Also the wires for the hardware in the case is often a problem, they are disturbing the airflow as you can see on picture 4, the red SATA cables are to close to the CPU-fan.

Another problem is the dust as you discovered. The cause is mostly that the computer is placed in the floor. Walking around or moving your feet nearby the computer swirls the dust from the floor into de sucking air-inlets from the computer. To avoid this, place the computer at least 30 centimeter from the floor on a carton of wooden box or so. This will reduce the dust with at least 40-60procent. After done this: no worries mate!

Thanks for sharing the article.

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By: Albert

Albert — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:07:19 +0000

In reply to Albert.

Oops my Intel E3400 is just old Dual Core.

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By: Albert

Albert — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 20:02:29 +0000

In reply to Mark.

Good question Mark. Unlike You I have to work through a big pile of CDs/DVDs and BluRays with Datasheets, Software, and several USB sticks on a 4 Core E3400 Intel PC. (It has also 5 external USB connected older HDDs but I am almost certain that the information you asked for is not on them). That's why I looked but haven't found what you wanted to know at this moment. But Programs like Burn In Test (Pro), Qwikmark or Probably any program with Benchmark, Burn In, Stress, or Test in its name, could be the right Pick. I know that I saved such software but it has to be at least 4 to 5 years old already. And the double Calculator Test we only did on Pre-Windows 7 systems. I believe that we took the Faculty of a very large number number(9999 filled to max display possible in Scientific Calculator Mode). Because Windows 7 somehow prohibited that possibility if I remember it correctly.
I hope you find a good stress test program.
Albert.

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By: Mark

Mark — Fri, 10 Jul 2015 01:19:50 +0000

In reply to Gregory Brettell.

Thanks for the extra details. I will keep that in mind next time I have to clean my computer out.

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By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:13:33 +0000

In reply to Humberto.

Hey Humberto,

Yes, I have put a clean out each year on my 'to do' list - if I get to it. If not, there is always the desk fan!!

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By: Mark

Mark — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 22:12:08 +0000

In reply to Albert.

Thanks Albert for the tips. What are the Burn-in-proof Stress Test programs you are referring to?
I have cleaned out dust from computers and laptops, but had not seen this level of hair before. My dog is very placid and is not usually near the office, but his hair has a mind of it's own!

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By: Gregory Brettell

Gregory Brettell — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:10:01 +0000

Thanks for your post! I've also seen where the part where the fan blade hub connects to the motor is cracked .. so the fan motor is turning but the fan blade is slipping; therefore, not enough RPMs to turn the fan blade to properly cool the system.

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By: Andre Gopee

Andre Gopee — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 19:08:30 +0000

Good Job Mark, I myself fix other people stuff and neglect my own, so I know how that feels. Thanks for the article.

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By: Yogesh Panchal

Yogesh Panchal — Thu, 09 Jul 2015 16:29:54 +0000

Congratulations! for quick fix.

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