Boot problem

[TredH20]

I am new to these boards so here goes. I recently decided to upgrade the mobo, processor, memory, and psu of my old computer. After installing everything, I tried to boot it up...it booted ok, but after a minute or two it just shut down. When I try rebooting it, I get some beeps, and a message comes on screen telling me that the computer was improperly shut down due to a thermal problem. I checked the processor and it is seated correctly, the heat sink fan works, the rear fan works, and the psu fans work...but I continue to get this message. I don't have enough time to get into the BIOS settings to see what is wrong before the computer shuts down. Does anyone know what is causing this? If anyone can help me that would be great.

Here are the specs for upgrades:

Intel 865 PERLL Motherboard
Intel P4 2.8E Ghz 800 Mhz 1MB L2 Cache Processor
ThermalTake 420 Watt Powersupply
Kingston PC3200 RAM - 2 x 512MB sticks
ATI Radeon 9800 128MB Video Card

[Whyzman]

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When you assembled, if you used the thermal tape that comes on most stock heatsinks, did you make sure to remove the plastic film that often is present to protect the tape?

[TredH20]

Hmmm...I don't remember removing anything like that. I will check the heat sink when I get home. That could be the problem!!!

[TredH20]

Though...after checking the literature that came with the processor and heat sink, I do not see a step to remove this tape...so I do not know if there was any. Unless, of course, it's expected that you would know to remove the tape and because I am a novice at computer upgrades I just didn't realize...

[Whyzman]

I would suspect that vendors vary with what thermal tape they use...the ones I'm familiar with were a thin clear plastic with some diagonal writing...

That would be sweet if that's all it was...:)

[TredH20]

Well...there was no plastic film to remove on the thermal interface material. So I ended up reseating everything on the mobo. After several attempts, I finally got into the BIOS to see what the temp on my processor was. A roaring 203 degrees F!!! How does that happen? Within 2 minutes??? I ended up downloading the new BIOS version, and that seemed to take care of it. Temps registered as pretty normal. Though, I am finding out that this processor runs pretty darn hot...I hit 115 F last night running Aquamark3D. So...I am gonna pick up a new case and some new fans, as the case I have currently is working like a smoke house. Seriously...I put some salmon in there last night...I love smoked salmon.

[Whyzman]

115F/46C is within acceptable ranges...

You might want to download MBM5 which is really handy. It will display your Processor and Motherboard temps next to your clock in the lower right...tis a nice program...

If you want to get a bit cooler you might want to consider lapping your heatsink and using a thermal compound such as Arctic Silver...

Stock sinks seem to have a problem "cupping" following the extrusion process which by its very nature elevates them slightly right in the center where they are supposed to be contacting the Processor. Lapping can reduce you 3-5C on the average...

This of course would void your Processor warranty...Another solution would be to purchase another heatsink of your choice and not alter the one it came with. Most of the stock sinks come equipped with 60mm fans and your best bet would be to go with an 80mm...

If you'd like a lapping link let me know and I'll set you up...