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By *orum TrollWoman
over a year ago
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right you shouldn't be using CPU for video anyway, apparently the GPU is for that. and i googled this 'CPU processing video problems' it came up with results you might find handy?
and this:
The most common reasons for CPU's to go bad are simple:
1. Age. Every machine has its limits. A computer that is five years old or older is considered to be in its grace years. They can just give up.
2. Heat. Overheating CPU's lead to a dead CPU. This can happen when room temperature is often above 80 degrees Fahrenheit and if the computer has an ineffective cooling mechanism inside.
3. Overclocking or Stress. Not all CPU's are created equal. Don't make a dual-core do what an eight-core is intended for. Overclocking has its place, but be careful to be realistic. Also, if a game says it needs a certain minimum to run, don't run it on an under-clocked CPU. The same goes for software for video or photo editing. If you want to over-stress your processor this way, by all means go for it, but otherwise upgrade.
4. Electrical Power Surge. Whether it was the power supply going bad or lightning, any high voltage spike can render a CPU useless. Be sure to have a surge protector and a battery backup attached to your computer to help prevent this sort of thing from happening.
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Eliminating False Positives
There are other components besides the CPU that can create the above symptoms. This can lead your diagnostics astray.
Below are some simple things to look for that can cause the same symptoms. Once they are eliminated, you may have a bad processor. Otherwise, you have found the real source of the problem.
Check List
1. Heat. Next to dust, heat is the number one processor killer. Most CPUs run from 30 degrees Celsius to 50 Celsius. If your machine is not cooling well, then there is an issue. CPUs above 70 degrees Celsius are in the danger zone. Between 80-85 Celsius is the melting point. Check the heat-sink in your computer and make sure it is clear of dust and obstructions. Make sure the fan on the heat-sink is moving smoothly (3,000 rpm is average +/-.) If the fan and heat-sink are fine, then the thermal compound may be old and dried up. Replace the thermal compound. The thermal compound should be applied evenly, about one mil thick. (Note: System temperatures can be viewed within the system BIOS or by using a utility to monitor the CPU settings.) If you are going to replace the thermal compound, I strongly recommend Arctic Silver 5.
2. Capacitors. Look for any bulging or leaking capacitors on the motherboard near the CPU or memory areas. If there are any bulging or leaking capacitors, this creates voltage irregularities, thus system errors.
3. Power Supply. Much like bad capacitors, bad power supplies can create all kinds of strange voltage and amperage irregularities. Check the power supply with a tester to see if it is in good health.
4. Video Card. If your system has a dedicated video card, check its capacitors and fan as well. Video cards can freeze a system, in the same way a CPU can. They can also keep a computer from POSTing |
glad you got sorted.
those side flash videos kill your battery and such.