On most AMD processors, if it heats up, it fries and will not work for long.

You can add case fans to improve the air circulation. The standard AMD CPU
fan should be ok.

Power supplies should be rated for 400 watts or more.


<neworder7@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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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?
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.

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

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

Thanks

neworder7@hotmail.com