My Asus G73jw CPU is overheating on idle, plz help

Post » Wed Jul 24, 2013 1:07 am

It's idling at around 60 C when I'm not running much at all (no games). I looked into updating my BIOS, I have version 203. I can't seem to find the update to the 213, can't find it for jw version. Is the jh version the same? Please help! I don't want to fry my computer, skyrim makes it way too hot and I wanna play!

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Shianne Donato
 
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Post » Tue Jul 23, 2013 9:23 pm

Replace your CPU cooler. The stock ones die in months. You may be able to replace just the fan, but in most cases the cooler needs to be replaced also. Most aftermarket coolers require to remove the motherboard from the case, so research that before buying a cooler.

You could also check to see if the CPU fan is still connected, those wires can get knocked loose.

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Mike Plumley
 
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Post » Wed Jul 24, 2013 6:07 am

You have a laptop so the cooler choices are limited. More than likely, your only going to be able to get a stock cooler replacement

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Post » Wed Jul 24, 2013 10:19 am

Use canned air on it and buy a cooling pad.

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Post » Wed Jul 24, 2013 12:08 am

Another thing you can do is shut down the computer, unplug it, open the case and take a look inside it. If the CPU cooler and heat sink and other components are caked with dust, get a couple of cans of compressed air from an office supply store (Wal Mart usually has it too, in the electronics department) and blow all that crap out the case and off your components. (Note: do NOT use any kind of shop or industrial air compressor; those create way too much air velocity and will destroy components). Make sure your CPU cooler and chassis fan connectors are snugly connected to the motherboard. Make sure all vent slots inside the case are clean and free of caked dust and other debris. Plug the computer back in, power it up and make sure all of your fans (chassis, CPU, GPU, PSU) spin up.

If it still overheats, you'll need to replace the CPU cooler.

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