Over heating asrock 980de3/u3s3 with amd fx-8350 stock fan

[Launcelotdev92]

So I think my computer keeps overheating, after some googling it would appear to be so. I am not sure why because it appeared at first since I don't plan on overclocking that I would have no issues with heat. I loaded my specs on this site it is a custom built computer I made myself with parts from new egg. Do you guys have any reccomendations on how to prevent overheating? I want to buy a aftermarket CPU fan but don't know if it will help or which one to buy. Thanks for any reply!

 

[Frick]

What are the symptoms?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G3802

That's a pretty good one.

 

[Launcelotdev92]

What are the symptoms?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA66Z28G3802

That's a pretty good one.

Symptoms are it's running hit to the touch like ow hot not like screaming in pain hot. And it shuts off if I run a game for like 15 mind just cuts off like you unplugged it

 

[Frendor]

Hi,

With so little info its hard to say whats causing your PC to shut down!

However, if you suspect its a heat issue I suggest you start with HWMonitor and/or OCCT
Start with everything running at idle and monitor the temps. If everything looks ok then start to stress test your system keeping an eye on the temps. HWMonitor will also keep a log of the results which you can analyse later. There are other programmes too such as Prime95 and Intelburntest that will stress the CPU.

The fact that the PC is shutting down suggests its the CPU or VRM (Can you set an alarm within the bios?) overheating. If it was the graphic card overheating you would probably have all sorts of strange artifact effects before the system failed. And if it was the memory you would probably have a BSOD. (Blue Screen Of Death)

My bet is its incorrectly applied thermal paste to the CPU, you only need a very small amount. Remember, thermal paste is only there to fill the micro gaps between the CPU and heat-sink, to much, or to little, will cause overheating. Another common cause of overheating is poor air flow throughout the case, then again it could be a overheating PSU, does your PSU take air from the bottom of the case, but the PC is sitting on a thick carpet?

It could be a number of things, you just have to eliminate each possibility until you come across the cause.

Regards.

Frendor.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

If you suspect overheating do not stress test like @Frendor suggested.
He has now amended his post i notice.

Do not stress test until you think you have cured the problem.
stress testing wont reveal the problem.
Do the other things (TIM Hsf and case cooling) but stress at the end...not the start.
I test by gaming on my gamer and by crunching on my cruncher.
Dont stress it....work it.

 

[Frendor]

WTF is your problem CAPSLOCKSTUCK?

You suggest my advice to stress test is wrong because stress testing wont reveal any problems! Thats a bit like saying an exercise electrocardiogram wont reveal any heart abnormalities! But you then go on to contradict yourself by saying stress test at the end! What's the point if you believe stress testing wont reveal any stability issues?

You then go on to confuse yourself some more by saying "Don't stress it, work it"! What the hell does that mean?
And how does "I test by gaming on my gamer and by crunching on my cruncher" Help Launcelotdev92, what are you suggesting here?

Read my post again and you will see the first bit of advice I give is to monitor the temps at idle! Not just to jump in and start stress testing!

CAPLOCKSTUCK, you may think I'm green because this is my first post on these forums, but I suspect I was building and repairing PC's before you were ejectulated in to this world.

By the way, the amendment to the post was to edit a typo: VRAM to VRM. You make it sound like I've totally altered my original advise.

Frendor.

 

[m0nt3]

I would check to make sure the CPU fan is plugged into the CPU fan header and not the one labled PWR, that may cause the CPU fan speed to be to low and not speed up with temperature properly.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

@Frendor
He suspects overheating and you want him to overheat it some more. Thats it.
I suggested remedying the problem and then real world stressing. Not software which in some instances as documented on this site can cause unnessessary stress on components.

The OP came here looking for a cooling solution. I think it would be wise to address that issue first.

If a cpu isnt going to run 100% 24/7 why test it like that?

You may be older than me......as if it matters....i am 49....not going to argue, I'm too old for all that.

 

[RCoon]

I suspect I was building and repairing PC's before you were ejectulated in to this world.

As a new member I recommend you treat existing members with respect, and take a moment to read our forum rules. We do not tolerate this kind of behaviour, and we do not judge people by their age. I am happy for members to call one another out on a mistake, healthy debate can often lead to better solutions to problems in most cases. However this can be done far more successfully when people don't resort to petty attacks.

Now if we can politely get back to the main issue at hand, that would be great.

 

[Caring1]

I suspect the FX 8350 itself as the cause, as a quick Google shows numerous queries regarding safe temps and over heating, even with an after market cooler fitted.
Easiest way to find out is to run some software that will tell you accurate temps while the system is running, up to the point of shutting down from a thermal event.

 

[brandonwh64]

use coretemp or HWmonitor to see what your idle temps are.

 

[Launcelotdev92]

So I am 90% sure I've solved it. Ran some software and idle temp was around 55 or so degrees C. Which is too high. It would hit around 70 c when running under a light load. I suspect this cause the shutdowns I installed 1 aftermarket case fan and a corsair h 100i hydro series water cooler. My idle temp is now around 35 degrees C and running some light programs got up to like 42 degrees. I will do more testing after work on thursday. I am homeless at the moment so computer is at my brothers house, which is like 2 hours away. First day off is thursday. I'll let you guys know then

Also no fighting in my thread Kappa. (Slaps banhammer on table) *realizes he has no banhammer* hides*

My next thread I am thinking about writing would be what's the point to overlooking my cpu? since it stays very cool now

 

[Frendor]

@Frendor
He suspects overheating and you want him to overheat it some more. Thats it.

Again, you fail to acknowledge my first bit of advice. Thankfully Launcelotdev92 didn't and seems to have solved his problem!

Frendor.

 

[CAPSLOCKSTUCK]

My bet is its incorrectly applied thermal paste to the CPU

yep, you hit the nail right on the head with that one.

 

[erocker]

My next thread I am thinking about writing would be what's the point to overlooking my cpu? since it stays very cool now

Based upon what you wrote here, there's no point.

 

[rtwjunkie]

@Frendor what CAPSLOCKSTUCK was alluding to by saying "don't stress it...work it" is after the cooling is addressed, do the activity that you were engaged in when you had a problem, because that is the kind of use it was getting, not the unrealistic uberstress of a program like OCCT. That is infinitely more useful to the OP.