Solved: PC Temperature Problem....i think

[soulous]

Hi, this is my first post. im pretty new to pc hardware and how to diagnose it. im running windows 7 and have been plagued with constant pc restarts every 5-20 mins average. i looked around and the temperature seems to be a likely cause. i used 'CPUID HWMonitor' to save the results. Can you please have a look at the attachment and tell me if my pc temperature is ok.
Thanks

 

[Macboatmaster]

The temps seem OK but the voltages look a little suspicious
Voltage 0 1.33 Volts [0x53] (CPU VCORE)
Voltage 2 3.28 Volts [0xCD] (+3.3V)
Voltage 3 4.87 Volts [0xB5] (+5V)
Voltage 4 11.84 Volts [0xB9] (+12V)
Voltage 5 -11.90 Volts [0xBA] (-12V)
Voltage 7 4.81 Volts [0xB3] (+5V VCCH)
Voltage 8 3.06 Volts [0xBF] (VBAT)


MY system see screenshot please
Use another system monitor and see what that says
http://www.almico.com/sfscreenshots.php


Although yours are within the tolerance figures eg 5% on 12 volt rail - a second check would help
http://www.pcper.com/reviews/Cases-...500W-Power-Supply-Review/DC-Load-Regulation-a

 

[soulous]

hi thanks for the reply. ive run another scan using SPEEDFAN. two of the temps are showing hot. ive took a screenshot of it

 

[Macboatmaster]

I still do not like the voltages
Re the CPU
http://products.amd.com/pages/DesktopCPUDetail.aspx?id=34&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1


55-63C


If it is a laptop check air vents on case
If it is a desktop open tower and check for dust especially on fans and cooling fins of CPU

 

[Tanis]

I agree with Macboatmaster, your voltages are certainly a bit suspect. HWMonitor is not as reliable as it used to be and speedfan is getting a bit old. What motherboard do you have, does the manufacturer have their on system monitoring utility? Also, have a look in the BIOS and see what the voltages are reported as there, this will be accurate.

Where the screenshots taken with your system just idle at the desktop?

 

[soulous]

thank you both for the reply. im fairly new to this so bear with me please.
i did the speedfan while the pc was on shortly after start-up.
Sometimes the pc will stay on for a while other times restarts constantly for 6-7 hours.
How to i check the bios for the correct voltages please?

 

[Macboatmaster]

Have you checked for dust either in the air vents of the laptop or if a desktop by removing the side panel - looking at speccy I now know it is a desktop, Open the case and check for dust build up


although that behaviour you describe does not appear to readily suggest a temp issue.


On your attachment you have this
Advanced SystemCare Service 8
it is the kiss of death sooner or later - to the health of your computer I strongly recommend you uninstall it
and Driver booster - also IOBit


IOBit I think - indeed it could be the cause of the problem

 

[soulous]

yea it is a desktop. I use Advanced SystemCare Service 8 quite a bit.
so as you say this might be the cause. i'll uninstall it all and hopefully it will make a difference.
Was there any other software or anything that looks dodgy i should remove or change?

 

[Macboatmaster]

Your computer will be far better without advanced system care OR any other such software
I have suggested a couple of times that you open the case and see if there is a dust build up on the fans and the cpu cooling fins - with of course the computer shut down and the power cord disconnected


Nothing else jumps out at me.

If it is a desktop open tower and check for dust especially on fans and cooling fins of CPU

post 4 refers and post 7

You really do need to do this