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Is the temp of my CPU too high?
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Not according your report
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Temperatures:
Motherboard 37 °C (99 °F)
CPU 25 °C (77 °F)
Aux 34 °C (93 °F)
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But I am not sure I trust those. As noted, your CPU reports it is running at 25 °C - that is barely above normal room (ambient) temperatures, and that is not typical for a running CPU. Try
Everest to verify your temperatures. Look under Computer > Sensor, then wait a couple seconds for the readings to appear. Everest also displays the video card temperature.
But nevertheless, that does not show the temps at the moment the system crashes.
If your temperatures are fine, then this could be caused by any number of things - bad RAM, bad CPU, bad motherboard, underpowered or failing power supply.
You can test your RAM using one of the following programs. Both require you to create and boot to a bootable floppy disk or CD to run the diagnostics. Using the floppy method is generally easier and yet another reason I still include floppy drives in my new PC builds. However, the CD method is just as effective at detecting RAM problems. Allow the diagnostics to run for several passes or even overnight. You should have
no reported errors.
Windows Memory Diagnostic - see the easy to follow instructions under Quick Start Information.
or
MemTest86+ (for more advanced users) - an excellent how-to guide is available here.
Use the
eXtreme PSU Calculator Lite to determine if your power supply unit (PSU) meets requirements. Plug in all the hardware you think you might have in 2 or 3 years (extra drives, bigger or 2nd video card, more RAM, etc.). Be sure to read and heed the notes at the bottom. I recommend you set Capacitor Aging to 30%, and if you participate in distributive computing projects (e.g. BOINC or Folding@Home), I recommend setting TDP to 100%. Research your video card and pay particular attention to the power supply requirements for your card listed on your video card maker's website. If you need another supply, then look for power supply brands listed under the "Good" column of
PC Mechanic's PSU Reference List. Ensure the supplied amperage on the +12V rails of your chosen PSU meets the requirements of your video card. Don't try to save a few dollars by getting a cheap supply. Digital electronics, including CPUs, RAM, and today's advanced graphics cards, need clean, stable power. A good, well chosen supply will provide years of service and upgrade wiggle room. I strongly recommend you pick a supply with an efficiency rating equal to, or greater than 80%. Look for the
80 Plus - EnergyStar Compliant label. And don't forget to budget for a good UPS with AVR (automatic voltage regulation).
Computer crashing randomly without warning
