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Old 01-28-09, 08:38 AM   #1
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Hi,

Some peculiar things are happening to my PC. It hangs up frequently.
Operation System is XP2. It started from last two days only.

CPU fan is running properly. SMPS is working.

When I am starting in Safe Mode, PC is working fine.

Now I am really worried as when I am starting new setup of XP then also M\C is getting hang.

Any suggestion would be really nice.

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Old 01-28-09, 08:50 AM   #2
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i cant really figure out the problem, y dont u save all ur important data on an external HDD and re install ur OS ?
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hangs up as in what? u get BlueScreenOfDeath?
might be problems in drivers, have u installed any new hardware as of lately?
try re-installing the OS.
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CPU fan is running properly. SMPS is working.
Verify that the CPU fan is rotating at the proper RPM. U can use various utilities to find the exact RPM of the fan. Also do an online scan of your PC using Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab
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Verify that the CPU fan is rotating at the proper RPM.
I think the problem is related to CPU fan Speed.
I am using AMD athlon 2400XP (Age: 4years +).

Can u guys give any input regarding the ideal fan speed for this CPU?

I have 5200FX graphics as well.
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Can u guys give any input regarding the ideal fan speed for this CPU?
I have 5200FX graphics as well.
If u can do it, please dislodge the fan from the socket and try cleaning it. Dirt which has been accumulated all these years may hamper the ventilation and proper cooling by the heatsink. I guess the ideal RPM range has to be in between 3k rpm and 3.5k rpm.

Verify the fan of the GPU is also working fine.
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Verify the fan of the GPU is also working fine.
I am afraid that, that XFX card only have a Heat sink, but not any fan.

Anyway, Today i will try to clean that CPU. That's definitely a good idea.

In BIOS Fan Speed is showing as 4K+. Is that correct?
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Verify that the CPU fan is rotating at the proper RPM. U can use various utilities to find the exact RPM of the fan. Also do an online scan of your PC using Free Virus Scan - Kaspersky Lab
Dude if the fan is not spinning, the comp should re boot, not hang right ?
Well, if it is rebooting, apply some new thermal paste on the CPU too.

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I am afraid that, that XFX card only have a Heat sink, but not any fan.

Anyway, Today i will try to clean that CPU. That's definitely a good idea.

In BIOS Fan Speed is showing as 4K+. Is that correct?
Fan speed is good. Just tell us ur CPU temps. I think its a problem with OS and u better reinstall it.Dont worry abt ur GFX card, older cards did not require a fan.

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Dude if the fan is not spinning, the comp should re boot, not hang right ?
Well, if it is rebooting, apply some new thermal paste on the CPU too.
Well it starts with the symptoms mentioned by the original poster and with the passage of time the pc will stop booting as a preventive measure to the CPU from getting damaged. Besides he has also stated that the PC is working normally for sometime and then hangs abruptly.

I would also strongly recommend updating the GPU drivers.
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also try to update to XP - SP3
further, clean all vents of ur cabinet and make sure that ur PC is in a well ventilated place.
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