[Gllug] CPU temperature too high

[Chris Bell]

On Mon 12 Jun, Tethys wrote:
> 
> 
> I've started getting errors appearing:
> 

> 
> What would cause a system to suddenly start overhearing? Both
> sensors(1) and a visual check confirm that the CPU and case fans are
> apparently working OK. I might suspect a badly seated CPU heatsink,
> were it not for the fact that I haven't touched it since building the
> system, and haven't had an overheating problem until now.
> 
> Any ideas? Where should I be looking?
> 
> Tet

   In my experience, a partly blocked fan and/or heatsink. I have often
found a solid block of debris in the heatsink where it is almost invisible
until the fan is lifted off. Many fans have more reliable ball bearings, but
sleeve bearings may need lubrication.

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Chris Bell

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