Computer Hope
Hardware => Hardware => Topic started by: winste on September 03, 2008, 09:30:08 AM
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Okay. My cpu has decided to start heating up pretty high. 66 under normal and up to 85 under load. I have a P4 3.4 processocr on an Intel Southlake MB. It is Gateways failed attempt at a BTX form factor.
Here is the link to Gateways MB page.
http://support.gateway.com/s/MOTHERBD/Intel2/102129/102129sp24.shtml
My problem is that even though it is a LGA775 socket, the pin connectors do not match up with the the normal pin placement for a LGA775 cpu cooler. Right now it has a heat sink and I really want to swap with a fan.
The four pins are in a rectangle shape not in a square. I can't find any CPU fans that look like they would fit.
Anybody have any suggestions?
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If you search for BTX 775 cooler, there are a few options out there.
Type I seems to be the normal standard, and type II coolers are for smaller cases.
Hope this helps.
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This one says it's only for up to 3Ghz processors.
http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=D35714-001&cat=CPU
I have a 3.4. Stupid question but will it still work? Is their that much of a size difference?
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Don't get one that isn't rated to cool your CPU.
It won't cool it sufficiently and you'll still have heat problems.
Get a cooler rated for at least 3.4GHz, preferably more.
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Don't get one that isn't rated to cool your CPU.
It won't cool it sufficiently and you'll still have heat problems.
Get a cooler rated for at least 3.4GHz, preferably more.
Yeah, I'd like to. Problem is I googled BTX 775 cooler and everything is either discontinued or only specifies up to 3.0 Ghz.
There are a couple that don't specifiy up to what processor they will handle. ???
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You're quite correct, I'm having a hard time finding coolers like that too.
You may want to follow the instructions here (http://www.computerhope.com/cleaning.htm) to clean out your system of dust, which may help with your temperatures.
Hope this helps.