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Pavilion Elite HPE-400y Overheating. Need advice.

May 31, 2013 8:23AM PDT

Hello,

I own an HP Pavilion Elite HPE-400y (Specs) http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsuppor...t.jsp?objectID=c02481314&prodSeriesId=4269972 I have replaced the power supply with a 600w Corsair power supply and an NVIDIA gtx 550 ti

I have been having trouble with it overheating to incredibly high temperature. (GPU at and under 100 degrees and CPU at and around 70 degrees) I need help modifying it in terms of cooling it down as much as possible.

Since I am a novice at computer hardware modifications I figured you guys could give me good advice on what I should do to make it run cooler, whether it be new fans, heat sinks, liquid cooling, a new case, etc.

If you recommend one of the above can you also suggest a replacement part that I might be able to use?

If you need any more information I am more than happy to provide it.

And yes I blow the dust out of the fans regularly.

Thanks a bunch all .

-Ohno21212

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Temps
May 31, 2013 9:06AM PDT

Are those temps in "f" or "c"?

If "f" ........your good.
If "c" .......take the side cover off....test.
Try a different temp monitor.

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Celcius
May 31, 2013 10:23AM PDT

Celcius. I will try in a bit.

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You could start with an exhaust fan
May 31, 2013 9:11AM PDT
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Sounds good
May 31, 2013 10:25AM PDT

Ill take it under consideratoin nad i got it in may 2011 sorry for not clariying

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If you have have places ...case vents where extra fans can
Jun 1, 2013 3:46AM PDT
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Check and verify
Jun 1, 2013 4:03AM PDT

This is your basic OEM build PC from HP. 1st the AMD cpu tends to run slightly hotter, but well cooled by most setups. However, once added "hot air" is thrown in it starts to create heat build-up. Your new GPU will do that, so be sure its fan or cooling setup is well cared for. As others suggested, added cooling can greatly improve the situation. They already covered that so I add, either add more fans or improve(replace) current fan(s) for better RPMs for air exchange. Make darn sure how that new PSU is working with its fans, some maybe counter to accepted OEM "air flow", so inspect. If optional range setting, increase it.

tada -----Willy Happy