Do check that the fan doesn't need cleaning first ... heatsink compound replacement on a modern machine isn't the always doddle it used to be. Main problem is the adhesive style compounds and you have to be very careful not to use too much force.
It's easy. Just a few screws. But there is no reason to do so if the CPU is still cool. There are many free software packages like openhardwaremonitor that will tell you the temp. Anything over 90 c it's time to investigate. Less than that is fine, as the NUC family has a two chip high performance GPU and CPU on a single package, and a small fan.
Now doing a memory test on boot on that PC. Takes forever!
ReplyDeleteMemory test was clear.
ReplyDeleteDebbie's NUC is overheating. Fan is fine. Time to replace the heat sink grease.
ReplyDeleteHeat sink grease!!! I'll look that up.
ReplyDeleteGenerally called heatsink compound in Australia: jaycar.com.au - Heatsink Compounds & Accessories | Jaycar Electronics
ReplyDeleteThat would explain a lot. I keep thinking of the NUC like any other PC, but it's more like an Android in that the more it does the more it heats up.
ReplyDeleteThis would explain the unevenness in the symptoms as well! Off to Jaycar tomorrow then!
Do check that the fan doesn't need cleaning first ... heatsink compound replacement on a modern machine isn't the always doddle it used to be. Main problem is the adhesive style compounds and you have to be very careful not to use too much force.
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ReplyDeleteFred Beckhusen Have you done this? Any issues or gotchas?
ReplyDeleteIt's easy. Just a few screws. But there is no reason to do so if the CPU is still cool. There are many free software packages like openhardwaremonitor that will tell you the temp. Anything over 90 c it's time to investigate. Less than that is fine, as the NUC family has a two chip high performance GPU and CPU on a single package, and a small fan.
ReplyDeleteWell I shall go get that grease anyway. Because even if I don't need it today, I will need it some time.
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