minefield -> RE: Black screen???? (2/16/2005 3:44:03 PM)
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135 (Fahrenheit right?) is pretty high. They say (depending on your CPU) that they can handle more (temperature before it fails), but most experts say you want to aim for below 50 Celsius. If you've had your computer a long time, it might be time to reset your CPU with new thermal compound as it degrades over time. I did this and reduced my temp by about 20 degrees Celsius. Short of that, I would recommend that you use WinThrottle. This will use the power management settings in the southbridge chip to force your CPU to consume less power. Just be sure to set it back when you are done playing. I have found this program reduces the temperature. I see you already know how to monitor your CPU temp, but for those who don't, I recommend Motherboard Monitor. Winthrottle (site seems down right now....) http://www.oldskool.org/pc/throttle MBM: http://mbm.livewiredev.com/
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