On 29 Aug 2005 16:43:32 -0700, neworder7@hotmail.com wrote:

>
>Hi could someone tell me if your CPU gets too hot around 45-55 degrees
>which mine sits at when its at idle or doing small tasks like word or
>using the net. Would this affect the way windows runs?

No, there should be no difference in performance with
respect to a 55C temp.

>As I have just noticed that my computer is starting to slow down and
>even sometimes stop for a second as I work on it. For example playing a
>MP3 or typing a word document or looking at using other programs.

A complete halting of everything but no crash? If so, that
seems most like a bad drive cable or failing hard drive.


>
>Im currently using a Windows XP with a AMD 2400+ CPU on a MSI NForce 2
>motherboard 2x 1gig sticks and 2x HD & ATI 9600. With a 300w power
>supply

If it's a generic PSU, your drive might be struggling...
even if it's a PSU problem I'd still suspect it being
manifested in drive problems.

Either that, or your might have some
malware/virus/spyware/etc on the system - scan it
extensively.


>
>Also any recommendations on CPU fans under £10 i should buy to replace
>my old one if required and PSU quiet PSU unties for under £25


Sparkle 350W is about the least I"d recommend, and good
value. If CPU never gets above 55C there is no pressing
need to replace the heatsink/fan just yet- though if it's at
55C under only a light load, it might get even hotter under
full load, and in that situation it could be necessary to
replace the heatsink, but not to resolve the current issue
of it misperforming at only 55C.