Getting a "CPU over temperature error", but temperatures seem to be normal
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I built a PC with the following parts:
- CPU: i5-2500
- Motherboard: Asus P8H67-M EVO rev 3.0
- RAM: G-Skill Ripjaws Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3 1333
- Video: GTX 560-Ti 1GB
- I used a crappy (but functioning) old case and a 500W Powercooler supply. The rig also includes 3 HDs and a DVD-RW.
Whenever I push the system mildly it resets right away (looks more like power off/power on) and gives me a "CPU over temperature error".
However, BIOS always reports <65ºC for the CPU at the moment of the reset, same as Core Temp and RealTemp. This is RealTemp's log since launching BF3 until the reset (just over 1 minute, as you can see)
Just to be sure I've checked the CPU cooler and re-applied the thermal paste twice, but nothing changed. I'm not overclocking at all.
What am I missing here? Could it be that the old power supply is generating this error? Maybe the mobo isn't reporting temperatures correctly? I don't have a clue on how to troubleshoot this, help
Thanks in advance!
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