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Drake222 · 09-15-2004, 11:02 AM

Hi all, thanks in advance for any help.

AMD 1700XP CPU with some cheap ERS motherboard (about 3.5 years old)
Newer 400w power source(about 1 yr old)

My shuts down or over heats after about 5 minutes of running. I think the problem is the CPU overheating or a faulty powersource. The computer does seem to get fairly hot, but all the fans appear to be running.

I plan on upgrading the CPU and motherboard soon anyways, but has anyone ever had a powersource that has problems like this? It seems more likely to me that it is a CPU issue, but I want to get some more experienced opinions.

Thanks!

09-15-2004, 11:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Drake222 Upright	Comp shutting down, power source or CPU? Hi all, thanks in advance for any help. AMD 1700XP CPU with some cheap ERS motherboard (about 3.5 years old) Newer 400w power source(about 1 yr old) My shuts down or over heats after about 5 minutes of running. I think the problem is the CPU overheating or a faulty powersource. The computer does seem to get fairly hot, but all the fans appear to be running. I plan on upgrading the CPU and motherboard soon anyways, but has anyone ever had a powersource that has problems like this? It seems more likely to me that it is a CPU issue, but I want to get some more experienced opinions. Thanks!