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Re: [LUG] Crashing Computer

 

peter wrote:
> Hi
> 
> Thanks to all who replied.  I have now booted from a Live Ubuntu CD and am
> running memory test.
> 
> However before starting I made two alterations to BIOS.  One was to have the 
> CPU slow down when hot, the other to run the fan all the time.  (It appears 
> I should be able to make it switch on at a specific temperature but I can 
> not see how to alter that temperature).
> 
> The memory test has now been running almost an hour (on its 5th cycle) so 
> I am optimistic that I am (we are!) getting somewhere.
> 
> So I think the problem is getting the fan to switch on in time.  (It has 
> not switched on in the past before the machine crashed).
> 
> Now if only I could locate where this draught is coming from! 
> 
> All the best
> 
> Peter L-J
> 

That's not good if the fan isn't kicking in.  What CPU is it?

Have you checked to see if the PC is all gunked up with dust inside?

Rob


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