If the fans are working, and you have an adequate flow of fresh, cool air to the system, and an expected flow of hot air from the system, (use a pair of thermometers in the airflow path at least 6" (10cm) from the case) then the problem would appear to be airflow within the case - perhaps a ribbon cable is being pulled/pushed by airflow into a position where it is shielding the problem area from the airflow.
The other consideration, especially as you admit to having a new case - is the hot air being blasted out of 1 set of vent holes in the case just coming back in through another set - I made a 'Patriot' system run 10° cooler by using gaffa tape to block a set of vents in the back - they looked as if they were for a second fan, but there wasn't space in the case for a fan, so the 1 fan was just circulating the same volume of air Other things to consider - cooling to the back of the board - check for dust, or perhaps align one of the cables to direct airflow where it's needed, maybe even cut a couple of extra holes for air flow to strategic places - note cut do not drill, and even then make sure the case is clean before you reinstall the components. Basic consideration - If your vendor wants to replace the motherboard you really should let them, although I would keep your data hard drive out of that system until it appears safe to use - overheating is usually followed by a system failure, and frequently drive corruption JimB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Pranav Lal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 09, 2007 4:11 PM Subject: processor zone overheating Hi all, The Intel active monitor utility is showing the processor's own temperature to be 80°. To be precise, the temperature fluctuates between 80 and 80°C. System zone one and systems own to have temperatures around 39°C. This is something that has had and recently. I cannot pinpoint the precise date of the change. Earlier, the temperature in the processor zone would not exceed 63°C. The big change as far as the computer goes was when I transported the computer via truck from one city to another. (I moved cities) during the transport, the computer cabinet was badly dented such that the CD-ROM and DVD drives were pushed into the Cabinet. I have changed the Cabinet of the computer. The computer is running flawlessly. Note: The computer was properly packed so I suspect the damage occurred during packing but I could be wrong. I am in discussion with the packers. In terms of fans, there is a processor fan, a fan situated below the SMPS and one on the inside of the left-hand side lid of the Cabinet that blows air onto the processor. All fans are running at what appears to be full speed. I have searched the Internet and have found several posts relating to system zone to overheating. However, that is not a problem here. The problem lies with the processor zone. And before anyone asks, I have read the previous thread that I had started on this subject when system zone 2 had begun to overheat. Do I need to be concerned? or can I let things run as they do? I want to avoid a sudden hardware failure. My vendor at this point wants to try a new motherboard. Different power supplies have been tried with no success. System configuration OS Name Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional System Model (motherboard) D865GBF_ Processor x86 Family 15 Model 2 Stepping 9 GenuineIntel ~239... BIOS Version BIOS Date: 03/07/05 16:05:05 Ver: 08.00.10 Total Physical Memory 2,079,464 KB Pranav -- ---------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Is your picture included in the Official Win-Home List Members Profiles Page? http://www.besteffort.com/winhome/Profiles.html If not, write to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
