On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 06:35:16PM +0530, Mayuresh wrote: > On Sun, Apr 27, 2014 at 08:14:26AM +0000, Thomas Mueller wrote: > > Shutting down due to overheating sounds like a problem with the CPU and > > fans, or lack of fans, rather than the motherboard as such. > > > > Thanks. I tried several things to isolate the cause, but never suspected > the CPU. I think I'll give that a try before purchasing a new motherboard. > > Fan is alright, tried replacing also. > > > Be sure you have a good CPU fan and case fans.
No one has suggested that the PSU could be faulty. I'd seriously consider it. -- "If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed, and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." --- Malcolm X