Nel wrote:
I'm certain that my CPU (P4 3.06gHz) is running far too hot and is
the cause of my unstable PC. The manufacturer claims the temp is
normal for this type of system - which is more like a laptop than a
desktop, as the motherboard and cards are built in behind the TFT
screen and the hardrive is built into it's base.

According to Sisoft Sandra, the CPU runs at 108-113'C during normal
conditions an the top of the unit is hot to the touch. Can I rely on
this software's reading?

I've also heard that a P4 powers down when it reaches are certain
temp to prevent burn out - is there any software that can prove that
this is happening?

All help will be appreciated as this system has been in for repair 3
times in 6 months and I'm thoroughly sick of it, and I want to look
into the possibility of getting a refund if they cannot supply me
with a stable system.

Thanks in advance

I've looked at this and are you /sure/ you're not confusing F with C?! You
see, according to Intel, the MOT (Maximum Operating Temperature) is 69°C
(156°F). If you really *DO* mean Celsius, then the CPU should have burnt
up
the second you switched it on (or powered off if the safety cut out was
enabled). 113°C is 235°F!! I'm extremely surprised your computer is even
functioning! If you are confused then you're OK as 113°F is only 45°C,
which
is absolutely fine.


According to SiSoft, it is now at 106.0 'C, 222.8'F (There's also "td" after
the temps - I've no idea what that stands for!)

10 minutes now and no crash!! Hurrah!!!