New CPU Cooler = unstable ?

Discussion in 'Hardware' started by charon2112, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. charon2112

    charon2112 Private E-2

    Hi, I recently installed a new CPU cooler and now my PC runs fine until I try to do anything with 3D graphics (game, demo...) then the computer restarts. I don't think it's a heat thing, because when my CPU was overheating, it would sound an alarm and then shut off completely, not just restart. Now there's no alarm and it just restarts. Can anyone help me? Thank you!
     
    charon2112, Dec 19, 2008
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  2. ibbonkers

    ibbonkers First Sergeant

    sounds like the onboard video is overheating. When it does there wont be an alarm. Check to see if the motherboard has a chipset fan or heatsink and make sure it's free of dust. Also make sure case has adequate air flow.
     
    ibbonkers, Dec 19, 2008
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  3. Senlis

    Senlis Staff Sergeant

    I would use the following program: http://www.passmark.com/products/bit.htm

    You could turn the 2d graphics off to prevent it from stressing your card. That way, if it still shuts off you know it isn't your GPU.
     
    Senlis, Dec 20, 2008
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  4. Fred_G

    Fred_G Heat packin' geek

    Can you list the specs of you computer and the cooling you installed?
     
    Fred_G, Dec 20, 2008
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