CPU Keeps on Running

[Reko]

So, I posted this over on the new Mastercam Forum... I've learned that so far, not a lot of responses happen for me over there.

 

Just thought I'd repost this here to see what you guys think.

 

Re:

 

I have software to monitor my CPU for activity and temperature.

 

When I start up X8 the CPU settles back to zero activity... then I process a toolpath and of course the CPU spikes on all cores... but then, it never settles back to zero... even though I am not crunching any numbers and there is no activity... the CPU is still running... even spiking up to 70-90%.

 

If I shut Mastercam down... the cores go back to idle at 0%.

 

 

The reason this bothers me, is that I have been having heat problems with this computer... already lost a harddrive and a graphics card... I believe it is a temperature problem inside the case... I have a new CPU heatsink ordered.

 

Question... why does Mastercam keep the CPU running like this?

 

 

Thanks.

 

[jeff]

I can't speak for the Mastercam issue, but I had heat problems at one time also. 

Putting in a 6k rpm server fan fixed that for me.

Sure it's loud,but when all of the machines are running I can't hear it.

[Reko]

Yeah... just got my new CPU heat sink in yesterday... I'll install it sometime this week when I get a chance... pretty sure that'll solve the heat issue.

[Sean Leonard]

 Don't forget the Arctic Silver!

[Sean Leonard]

Yeah... just got my new CPU heat sink in yesterday... I'll install it sometime this week when I get a chance... pretty sure that'll solve the heat issue.

 

Don't forget the Arctic Silver!

 

[Reko]

It came with a thermal compound... any reason you think it would be a good idea to use the Arctic Silver instead?

[crazy^millman]

It came with a thermal compound... any reason you think it would be a good idea to use the Arctic Silver instead?

 

I think it does a better job of heat displacement than the standard stuff does.

[Reko]

Cool... definitely purchasing some then. Thx

[jeff]

I've used both types on 2 different rigs that I've built. Never had an issue.

Me personally, I wouldn't mess with the thermal compound that comes on the heatsink already. 

CPU's will heat up FAST! (pretty much instantly) so you'll know if the heatsink and compound isn't attached right.