2008-09-01, 12:19 AM
Use speedfan
Direct Download link since you keep shutting off
List of max temps of mnay CPUs
My intel p4 is currently at 60C, and has a max of 78C, so I'm chillin.
If you see it above 80/90/100 you know there's a problem, on a computer that old I'm assuming p4, which has a max of 78C or Celeron which is 77C
If it is your fan, its a simple $5 replacment part that Dell will ship to you via calling the customer support. If you only use your comp for internet/typing/maple, there's no reason to buy a new one.
Now if its not your CPU overheating (could be your gpu overheating as well), then buy a new computer
GEEKSQUAD USUALLY COSTS CLOSE TO $100 FOR A DIAGNOSES, WHICH IS NEARLY ENOUGH TO BUY A NEW, BETTER COMPUTER!
Call Dell tech support first if anything. They maybe confusing and not helpful, but I've had many problems resolved by them. Just act semi-pissed off, but not totally pissed off.
Direct Download link since you keep shutting off
List of max temps of mnay CPUs
My intel p4 is currently at 60C, and has a max of 78C, so I'm chillin.
If you see it above 80/90/100 you know there's a problem, on a computer that old I'm assuming p4, which has a max of 78C or Celeron which is 77C
If it is your fan, its a simple $5 replacment part that Dell will ship to you via calling the customer support. If you only use your comp for internet/typing/maple, there's no reason to buy a new one.
Now if its not your CPU overheating (could be your gpu overheating as well), then buy a new computer
GEEKSQUAD USUALLY COSTS CLOSE TO $100 FOR A DIAGNOSES, WHICH IS NEARLY ENOUGH TO BUY A NEW, BETTER COMPUTER!
Call Dell tech support first if anything. They maybe confusing and not helpful, but I've had many problems resolved by them. Just act semi-pissed off, but not totally pissed off.