Got a computer problem, first of all here’s the specs: P3/450, 384mb ram, Win98SE.
Ever since last June I’ve had an overheating problem with my CPU, which I posted about in this thread. Since then, I’ve been monitoring the temp very closely, which has been in the range of 65-75C – a bit high, but there wasn’t much I could do except watch it and keep the vents clean.
Today, I did a routine cleaning and had to pull the CPU to clean the fan/heat sink (as best I could, anyway) but when I put it all back together, the temp shot up to an unbelievable 100C!!! So I shut down & waited about four hours, and now when I start up it shows an INITIAL temp of about 75C/167F, and that’s like 20 seconds after hitting the power button.
So…I guess the heat sensor must be busted. In fact I’m wondering if my problem last year was even a problem. So my question for the computer gurus here is…what now? Is it a good idea to keep running my computer 24/7 like I have been all this time? Speedfan’s registering a temp of 102C right now, and I had to disable the temp monitor in CMOS because it kept beeping at me otherwise…but other than that, no problems at all, not even during the last nine months. (Aside from normal Windoze crashes & all that…)
Hoping to hear some good news…