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# ALSO: Not the best of these, but what the hell.
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(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 6:23, archived)
# Whip it good!
I love these.

Also WHY DOES NO-ONE CARE ABOUT THE DETERIORATING OF MY COMPUTER
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:09, archived)
# was not aware!
(Fly Projector, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:12, archived)
# My motherboard is probably an ashtray by now.
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:14, archived)
# Can you underclock with your BIOS?
If it is indeed a heatsink/fan issue.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:16, archived)
# Do what now?
Does it involve opening it up?
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:17, archived)
# Use a lower clock rate.
Many BIOS configurations can be set to below CPU's stated rate.
This generates much less heat. Check the FAQ for your Motherboard.

edit: Usually not. F1 or other hot key to access hardware settings before OS boot.
If it is set by a jumper (little pegs on the board), yes it will.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:20, archived)
# I'll look into it, cheers.
I figured I have to get the fan operating manually,
didn't occur to me I could just make it work at a lower temp.
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:23, archived)
# If the fan is not working, or oscillating in speed you are in danger of overheating the CPU.
Most CPUs will try to reduce heat by switching off. Some motherboards
have smart temp detection and can think there is a problem when there
is not. Such as the when temp detection is borked, but the fan is doing its job.

edit: There can also be the case where a RAM module is overheating.
But I may be telling/scaring you more than is needed, LOL.


(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:29, archived)
# This is the thing
It hardly ever comes on (or if it does, I don't hear it). When it crashes
and I reboot, it'll go like the clappers for a bit, then go back down.
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:31, archived)
# Just a guess (educated) CPU fan replacement is needed.
Dirt is in the blades. Underclocking may let passive sink do the job.
But when it starts needing to work hard(and firefox is a real punk)
you are going to get shut down by the temp getting beyond threshold.

Simple paintbrush to remove lint from around the sinkblades and the fanblades
may be all that is needed. Clear airflow is the key--passive(sink) or active(fan).
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:44, archived)
# Thanks T
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:02, archived)
# My pleasure.
Also
Anytime--gaz, email or MEGAPHONE.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:09, archived)
# THANK YOU
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:20, archived)
# you can sometimes remove the fan head
and clean/oil it as needs be, i've done this before
(I helped save b3ta! spacefish bong!, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:07, archived)
# Im scared of opening it up
But it's gotta be done sooner or later.
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:08, archived)
# assuming you're in the UK, leave it plugged in but not switched on at the wall
that way the case will be earthed, and if you lean on the metal bits of the case while you poke you won't zap anything with static

note: doesn't work if you're somewhere with 2 pin power supplies
(I helped save b3ta! spacefish bong!, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:19, archived)
# Yep. Even the bearingless ones can sometimes be refurbished that way.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:13, archived)
# Thanks.
What OS? Although from the sounds of previous post it may be hardware.


(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:15, archived)
# Vista...
Firefox keeps seizing up. I've got rid of all the extensions as recommended, but I think the PC's had enough.
(I helped save b3ta! Bela Lugosi's Dad, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 7:17, archived)
# His mother fucked a brownie?!:O
(I helped save b3ta! riverghost servicing your mum since, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:21, archived)
# I'm sure they would be calling for "pictures naow!" on the Chans in that case.
(I helped save b3ta! Tahkcalb ω∞ for sigs, Tue 17 Mar 2009, 8:25, archived)