Some static sounds comes from speaker after 10+ minutes playing dota 2, and computer crashes

[lester2020]

Specs:
Intel dual core e7200
4gb ddr2
nVIDIA GeForce 430
windows 7 home premium

Have tried updating graphic/sound drivers, virus scans, checking event logs. Nothing relevant comes up.

note: I have been playing this game for past 2 year w/o problems . It was sudden and never stopped happening

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHdZhRf03LY

 

[Alec Mowat]

Check your temperatures.
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

Very much sounds like a heat issue with the CPU, especially if it's onboard sound.

 

[lester2020]

Check your temperatures.
http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php

Very much sounds like a heat issue with the CPU, especially if it's onboard sound.

I was monitering my gpu tmp with afterburner.. it was 75celcius at max.. are cpu and gpu temp different? and what do you mean by an onboard sound

 

[Alec Mowat]

Yes, of course.

The GPU is the GPU, 75 is pretty normal.

measure the CPU.

Onboard, as it, there is no PCIe soundcard. You plug the speakers directly onto the back of the motherboard.

 

[lester2020]

Yes, of course.

The GPU is the GPU, 75 is pretty normal.

measure the CPU.

Onboard, as it, there is no PCIe soundcard. You plug the speakers directly onto the back of the motherboard.

I get around 65-67 C in game ( but I did not get it to the crashing point so I'm not sure it's the highest) And nope I dont get the soundcard thingy, no experience with that

 

[Alec Mowat]

That, in my opinion, is pretty warm for the processor. You probably want it running around 50c ideally.

Your motherboard might be getting to hot, which is causing the Soundcard to make that buggy noise and ultimately the system to crash.

I'd open the tower and make sure it's clean. Move any cables you can and make sure the fans are blowing air properly. You might need to buy some new thermal paste and reset the heatsink on the processor.

 

[lester2020]

That, in my opinion, is pretty warm for the processor. You probably want it running around 50c ideally.

Your motherboard might be getting to hot, which is causing the Soundcard to make that buggy noise and ultimately the system to crash.

I'd open the tower and make sure it's clean. Move any cables you can and make sure the fans are blowing air properly. You might need to buy some new thermal paste and reset the heatsink on the processor.

Do you by any chance to have any video guides for this? Never explored the cpu insides

 

[Alec Mowat]

Sure can do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BovgvppZX4k

A little boring, but he's very clear and explains why he's doing it.

 

[lester2020]

Sure can do

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BovgvppZX4k

A little boring, but he's very clear and explains why he's doing it.

Alright thanks alot ! Have a nice day. Will update if it actually solves it.

Unlike Valve's forum moderators which ignored me

 

[Alec Mowat]

Valve won't answer hardware related questions, since they are a software company.

And the only real response you'll get in the game forums are Trolls.

 

[lester2020]

Valve won't answer hardware related questions, since they are a software company.

And the only real response you'll get in the game forums are Trolls.

True. Can I use hot air to clean the insides?

 

[Alec Mowat]

Valve won't answer hardware related questions, since they are a software company.

And the only real response you'll get in the game forums are Trolls.

True. Can I use hot air to clean the insides?

No, used the compressed air in the can. It's pretty cheap to buy, especially at a wholesale store. It's under a lot of pressure, it will blast away the dust quickly and it's not electric, so no chance of static.

One can usually lasts me for awhile.

 

[lester2020]

Cause, I dont think I've ever seen one (in malaysia)... Well I'll try to look for it

 

[Alec Mowat]

It's on Ebay, but not at the best price.
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Pelikan-Compressed-Air-Duster-Can-200ml-Spray-Duster-Can-Pelikan-407023-/300692365859?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item4602a96223

I imagine you could order it from China for relatively cheap.

 

[lester2020]

It's on Ebay, but not at the best price.
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Pelikan-Compressed-Air-Duster-Can-200ml-Spray-Duster-Can-Pelikan-407023-/300692365859?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item4602a96223

I imagine you could order it from China for relatively cheap.

40 bucks for one...... 6 ..... ok lol might need to consider

 

[lester2020]

It's on Ebay, but not at the best price.
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Pelikan-Compressed-Air-Duster-Can-200ml-Spray-Duster-Can-Pelikan-407023-/300692365859?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item4602a96223

I imagine you could order it from China for relatively cheap.

What about normal dusting? Will it do?

 

[lester2020]

It's on Ebay, but not at the best price.
http://www.ebay.com.my/itm/Pelikan-Compressed-Air-Duster-Can-200ml-Spray-Duster-Can-Pelikan-407023-/300692365859?pt=UK_Computing_Other_Computing_Networking&hash=item4602a96223

I imagine you could order it from China for relatively cheap.

I checked the insides, doesnt seem to have much dust, but the overheating does occur

 

[Alec Mowat]

Are the fans working correctly?

 

[lester2020]

Are the fans working correctly?

The one on the processor and graphic card are.. but the one infront of the cpu is not. I think the fan infront has not worked for the for awhile now.

 

[lester2020]

Are the fans working correctly?

http://prntscr.com/2nlgo8

 

[lester2020]

I realised the fan next to the pwoer supply isnt spinning. Any solution to it?

 

[Alec Mowat]

Replace it. That tool won't give proper readings all the time. Replace the dead fan is the easiest thing to do.

 

[lester2020]

Problem solved.