Is my computer overheating? Stuttering.

[dodgyman_00]

When i play games on my computer after a few minutes frame rates crash land. If i minimise the game, then maybe load up internet explorer and have a little browse, i can return to the game a couple minutes later and then it'll be fine. It likes to have a break every few minutes...

Windows xp sp 3
athlon X2 6000+
4 gig ram
Radeon 460 1gig

Overheating? is there a way to check temps without consulting bios? Computer doesn't feel too hot.

 

[Hefemeister]

realtemp will give you your temps.
Real Temp - CPU temperature monitoring

 

[dodgyman_00]

Software incompatible with my cpu...

 

[Hefemeister]

Core Temp

ati tool for gpu.
ATITool - Overclocking utility for ATI and NVIDIA cards

 

[advancedgeek]

try everest ultimate. it should work for most computers and it displays detailed info

 

[dodgyman_00]

okay. what do you all make of this?

 

[Hefemeister]

That is a bit hot no doubt. what are you loading it with? I see it is at 95% load.

What kind of overclocking have you tried because I beleive stock vcore on that cpu is 1.35 and you are running it at 1.475.

Set bios to default settings.

It is not scorching hot but it is hotter than I would like to see.

 

[dodgyman_00]

i don't have many applications installed i like to run bare min. just one game like GTA iv or BIA ****'s Highway will over heat it. I am a leisured computer user and haven't touched any bios settings so it shouldn't be in anyway overclocked!

 

[Hefemeister]

check to make sure you cpu heatsink fan is clear of dust.
You may want to get a can of compressed air and clean out the entire case.
Try to zip tie up wires to promote good airflow.
remount heatsink using tx-2 thermal paste.

 

[dodgyman_00]

I unclipped the cpu and heatsink and cleaned out all the dust using cotton buds (q-tips,) a vacuum cleaner and by blowing.

CPU temp has dropped and no overheating in last two days!