On Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:56:07 -0600, Jim Yanik wrote:
"Charlie" wrote in
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"AZ Nomad" wrote in message
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On Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:03:42 -0500, Charlie
wrote:

The problem is neither the m/b or the powers supply. The clue that
defines the problem is the "CPU is used at 100 percent".

If the system can't run at 100% cpu, then it is broken.

Start by looking at the task manager ( control alt delete) and see
what process is hogging the CPU. Then learn how to stop it from
running. It could be malware or a valid application run amok. When
you have identified
the culprit do a Google search for ideas on eliminating the problem,

When it runs for a long time it is generating enough heat to force
shut down.

There will always be tasks thad will run cpu usage to 100%,
for example decompressing files. If the cpu crashes at 100% then
you can't even install software or open a medium sized pdf.

Why not spend the $60 and replace the motherboard/cpu with someting
made in the last 7 years?

Why **** away $60 without trying the free s/w fix first?



Also,you don't just replace the MB/CPU,you also have to buy new RAM,perhaps
a new hard drive(SATA instead of IDE),new video card,whatever other cards
needed to fit the new buss connectors.....it adds up.

The system being replaced is four generations old. PC133 is from the
Pentium 3 generation. A combo motherboard/cpu/memory can easily be
had for $60 that'll blow the old one away.

If you don't have spare components, you can easily waste that amount
of money of postage trying the shotgun approach.

In anycase, the idea of never letting the system use 100% cpu
utilization is idiotic and won't work, unless of course, you never
install software, or use any software more complex than wordpad.