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Cooling a computer; While on
Topic Started: May 3 2008, 01:35 AM (938 Views)
dbzlotrfan
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For whatever reason after I reformatted (my own reasons), my computer has been getting somewhat hot(ter) on the top near the back (where the plugs start). Any reason? Before, I could put my hand there, and it would feel like it just came out of standby. I did (and am) run(ing) Vista Service Pack 1 BTW.
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Dennis
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In my experience the best way is to pack it in ice.

dry ice.

seriously though, did you recently upgrade your operating system or hardware/
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natyrox
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If you changed the operating system, it might be using more power than before. Also, if you have started using the computer for gaming, that could have an effect.

However, it might have collected dust, which insulates the computer. Using a canister of pressurized air (just look in a computer store, it shouldn't be very expensive), spray into the computer's air vents. That worked a treat for me.
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Helena
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Had a similar problem but the overheating was bad enough that it actually caused the computer to shut down. Sometimes, just removing a panel can give it enough additional circulation to keep it cool, sometimes not. I ended up getting an additional fan installed, which solved the overheating problem.

But definitely check the dust thing that Natyrox mentioned....that would certainly be an easier fix.


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dbzlotrfan
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Dennis
May 3 2008, 02:47 AM
In my experience the best way is to pack it in ice.

dry ice.

seriously though, did you recently upgrade your operating system or hardware/
A 2 GB stick (RAM) was installed into this computer a few weeks ago, I do think we got (or lest tried) to get everything else back in the way it's supposed to go. There isn't that much space in the computer it self anyway, it's compact.
Edited by dbzlotrfan, May 3 2008, 12:29 PM.
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Tony
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But definitely check the dust thing that Natyrox mentioned.
To add on to this, if you don't happen to have pressurised air laying around a hover works. Make sure to completely shut off the machine, then run the end of the hover across vents; across the ones on the power pack inside the case; hold slightly above the fan blades and allow it to spin, sucking dust off.

I removed my side panel and have noticed a great increase in cold air flow from the power pack fan. My optical drive and its housing used to be warm when not even used, now it's cold.

I don't have a dust problem inside the case neither.
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Hoshi (S)
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natyrox
May 3 2008, 08:43 AM
However, it might have collected dust, which insulates the computer. Using a canister of pressurized air (just look in a computer store, it shouldn't be very expensive), spray into the computer's air vents. That worked a treat for me.
Also have to be careful of where you spray.

Can also replace the ribbons with slimmer connectors. I really want to do that.

But sometimes, there just isn't much you can do. My brother's computer is usually always on the verge of over heating, and his motherboard has blown out a couple of times because of it.
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Aaron
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Of course the easy question/answer no one asked/mentioned. Did you try/is it possible to move your computer to a better ventilated area/room? Also if your computer is packed with other things around it remove those other things, just try to give it some air to "breath". :p If you have fans inside your computer (above the CPU is the most common, some computers also have fans next to the cooling vent(s)) I would look in checking to see if they are working.
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Hoshi (S)
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Yup, best way to do it.
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Roi-ZNS
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Maybe invest in some water cooling? It's worked for me :)
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Midnight Umbreon
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I have my computer jacked up on a document tray. The little metal ones with the small holes in them. It's worked very well. Even when playing a game or something, it stays un-over-heated.
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I forgot to mention that the surface that computer is placed has a dramatic effect (especially if you are using a laptop).

If it is on a hard, flat surface, hot air should be able to escape very easily. If it is a desktop, remove one of the side panels, and place the computer so the panel space is on the top.
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