Indications that my system is overheating (besides it just being hot)

what can i look for to see if this is the problem? my fan is always on and the comp is really hot and is freezing alot . . . could it be overheating?? what can i do to cool it? - computer is below and less than a week old . . . jeez love it

 

Get Prime95 : http://www.mersenne.org/freesoft.htm

Run the "stress test" on it for a while, if it fails your machine is unstable. If your PC crashes, its definatly unstable

The fan should always be on, really, or it would overheat. Is this the laptop in your sig?

 

Disclaimer: I've never done this, but others have with success and it seems logical. Remove one side of the case, and get a fan to blow cold air into the exposed side of the case. If the computer suddenly runs more stable, that would point to an overheating issue.

 

I wouldn't touch it since it's a only week old, warranties and all. Do what goldfish suggested or monitor your temps with Motherboard Monitor and post them here.