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windows xp
- Thread starter galla
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Yep its fine to install windows over the top. Last time i did this i lost
C:\windows And i think i might of lost 'My Docs'
Yes PSU is just the power box inside the case.
Not a Clio
Just to add a bit.
All you need to do is take the side of the case off, follow the wires from the PSU to the motherboard and unplug that connector(s) then unscrew the 4 screws at the back of the case holding it in.
Fitting a new one is the reversal - screw it in first then connect the power back up to the motherboard. The connector should only fit one way.
Thanks for all your help
have made no changes to pc, will be using it and it will just shut down and then boot itself up.it happens about 10 minutes into backing up a dvd or i could be an hour on the internet and for no reason it will just shut down and boot back up.
how do i check the temp of the cpu
cheers
have made no changes to pc, will be using it and it will just shut down and then boot itself up.it happens about 10 minutes into backing up a dvd or i could be an hour on the internet and for no reason it will just shut down and boot back up.
how do i check the temp of the cpu
cheers
172 Cup
Depends what cpu it is?
sounds hot, if u get a new fan then make sure u get some thermal paste too.
so I suggest getting a better heat sink and fan.
Not a Clio
I tried to post last night but the forum wasn't having any of it.
77c is way too hot. I'd say your CPU fan is well and truely knackered.
When you replace the fan, also clean out your heatsink, it's probably full of dust. Or just buy a new fan and heatsink combined.
Something like this would do:
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?AC-CS3
Don't buy from a small local pc shop as they will rip you off.
77c is way too hot. I'd say your CPU fan is well and truely knackered.
When you replace the fan, also clean out your heatsink, it's probably full of dust. Or just buy a new fan and heatsink combined.
Something like this would do:
http://www.novatech.co.uk/novatech/specpage.html?AC-CS3
Don't buy from a small local pc shop as they will rip you off.
77C is very hot for a CPU, although the BIOS temperature may not be accurate.
Either the heatsink/fan on the CPU is not seated properly on the CPU, so it needs taking off cleaning and replacing with new paste. Or the heatsink is clogged with dust so it just needs a good clean.
There are loads of good HSF for the older AMDs for under £10. When I shop online I typically use
www.scan.co.uk
www.ebuyer.co.uk
www.dabs.com
You need to be a bit careful when you replace the heatsink. you want a nice even thin film of paste on the cpu, and rub a little on the heatsink too to fill in the gaps in the surface. Artic silver have good instructions, they also make really good paste (quitr expensive though).
http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_route_step2amdas5.html
Either the heatsink/fan on the CPU is not seated properly on the CPU, so it needs taking off cleaning and replacing with new paste. Or the heatsink is clogged with dust so it just needs a good clean.
There are loads of good HSF for the older AMDs for under £10. When I shop online I typically use
www.scan.co.uk
www.ebuyer.co.uk
www.dabs.com
You need to be a bit careful when you replace the heatsink. you want a nice even thin film of paste on the cpu, and rub a little on the heatsink too to fill in the gaps in the surface. Artic silver have good instructions, they also make really good paste (quitr expensive though).
http://www.arcticsilver.com/ins_route_step2amdas5.html
