My computer shuts down during intense use of the processor, but the sensors show that temperature of CPU is less than 78oC.
By intense use, I mean any of the following: playing games, converting/encoding video, even simultaneously using tabs in the browser.
Hardware Information:
- CPU: AMD Athlon 64 X2 6000+
- Chipset: nVidia nForce 3 Pro
- Video: GeForce 7300 GT
Hardware Monitor dialog:
Why would this be happening and what could be the root of the problem?
Best Answer
I had a computer case without fans once, and my Pentium III processor would overheat easily (it's not that hard in the Israeli summer...). Eventually I opened the side panel of the case and left it open, aiming a 16" fan directly at the motherboard. This was the only thing that cooled down the computer enough to keep running.