My Computer GPU keeps overheating, and its really annoying. Does anyone know how to fix it?

Question

This is annoying me, and its literally impossible to play my games on high anymore (Source Engine Games and such)

System Specs:
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System Information
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Time of this report: 11/19/2010, 17:20:45
Machine name: DANIEL-PC
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit (6.1, Build 7600) (7600.win7_gdr.100618-1621)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: HP-Pavilion
System Model: GN701AA-ABA a6219h
BIOS: Phoenix - AwardBIOS v6.00PG
Processor: Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2140 @ 1.60GHz (2 CPUs), ~1.6GHz
Memory: 3584MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 3582MB RAM
Page File: 1315MB used, 5847MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7600.16385 32bit Unicode

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DxDiag Notes
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Display Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 1: No problems found.
Sound Tab 2: No problems found.
Input Tab: No problems found.

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DirectX Debug Levels
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Direct3D: 0/4 (retail)
DirectDraw: 0/4 (retail)
DirectInput: 0/5 (retail)
DirectMusic: 0/5 (retail)
DirectPlay: 0/9 (retail)
DirectSound: 0/5 (retail)
DirectShow: 0/6 (retail)

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Display Devices
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Card name: ATI Radeon HD 4600 Series
Manufacturer: ATI Technologies Inc.
Chip type: ATI display adapter (0x9490)
DAC type: Internal DAC(400MHz)
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_1002&DEV_9490&SUBSYS_22681787&REV_00
Display Memory: 2552 MB
Dedicated Memory: 1017 MB
Shared Memory: 1535 MB
Current Mode: 1680 x 1050 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: SyncMaster 2243LNX
Monitor Model: SyncMaster
Monitor Id: SAM0428
Native Mode: 1680 x 1050(p) (59.883Hz)
Output Type: HD15
Driver Name: aticfx32.dll,aticfx32.dll,atiumdag.dll,atidxx32.dll,atiumdva.cap
Driver File Version: 8.17.0010.1047 (English)
Driver Version: 8.782.0.0
DDI Version: 10.1
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 9/29/2010 02:55:02, 536576 bytes

Answer 1

You need more fans or a more powerful fan. That is al I can think of that you can do.

Answer 2

It would help if you put in the minor detail stating that it is either a "Laptop" or a "Desktop".



The solution for both is the same. You will need to provide extra cooling for your computer. either install more powerful/larger fans (or more) into your desktop computer is the easiest way. Otherwise if that is not possible, open the side of your case & place a desk fan (12" is more than enough) next to it blowing air into it.



For a laptop, invest in a cooling pad. They cost at least $10 but it is well worth spending $50-$70 on one if your computer does get quite hot. This will do the same & pass as much cool air over your computer pushing all of the hot air away.

Answer 3

You said ... "its literally impossible to play my games on high anymore " which seems to mean you could once upon a time, so check that one of the fans has not stopped working altogether.

Answer 4

yes, reapply the thermal paste and get an aftermarket fan.



or buy a new VGA that simply runs cooler, such as HD 58xx

Answer 5

Make sure the cooling fins on the GPU heat sink are not packed with dust. I have seen this happen on more than one occasion.

Answer 6

Use Speedfan, search it in google

Answer 7

OPEN THE CASE, AND CLEAN IT