AMD processor overheating

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steph8991 Posted messages 26 Status Member -  
Haekos Posted messages 794 Status Member -
Hello everyone, I'm turning to you as a last resort.

Here is my problem:

My PC goes into "safety" mode after a few minutes of gaming.
I checked the processor temperature using a program (I can't remember the name) and it reaches 90° to 100°.

My configuration:

Motherboard: Asus M2N61-LA (Nyssa)
Processor: AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ 2.7GHz
2GB of DDR2 RAM
Geforce 9500 GT with passive cooling
480W power supply
And a new "cooling fan" Glacialtech model Igloo 7312 Silent

I specify that the case of my tower is open and everything is clean and dust-free, and an internal fan was directed at my tower.

If anyone can help me find a solution because I'm stuck.

Thanks a lot.

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Haekos Posted messages 794 Status Member 209
 
several solutions:
- poor mounting of the heatsink (it happens)
- too much thermal paste
- not enough thermal paste
- very poor quality thermal paste
- overclocked processor
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