fans running 100%

Habata

hi, I've a pc, about 5 years old, I've cleaned the duct out, but the fans are runnings 100%. I'm wondering what I can do to fix it. THey didn't used to do this. I googledthe issue and someone recommeded HWinfo , but I can't interpet the info.

I'm wondering what i should do next?

the_syco

What's the make & model of your motherboard? Usually you can usually set them to stay at about 25% in the BIOS unless the temps spike.

Habata

thanks for the reply it's a:
ASUS P8H67-M LE

biko

Download and run CCleaner to get rid of old programs, junk etc.
You may also need Defraggler to defragment the system

Habata

biko wrote: »

Download and run CCleaner to get rid of old programs, junk etc.
You may also need Defraggler to defragment the system

Thnaks I did that with no improvement.

The fan is running 100% before I even log into Windows.

CPU is running at 60% just running a single tab of chrome.

I've the computer a good few years. IS it possible it's something like the termal paste needing replacement? That the CPU isn't getting cooled properly?

CoBo55

What process is using the high CPU? I've had a problem with a Nvidia process hogging the processor since the latest (yet another) new driver was installed.

Habata

30% is Microsoft Compatibility Telemetry
Python is between 5 and 25% even though I'm not using it?
10% SQL
Antimalware 5%

CoBo55

I'd investigate the software end of it first. Is there an update trying to install? What sub processes are beneath the telemetry process?

Have you tried killing the processes?

Johnboy1951

I would run a LiveUSB of Linux on it, and if the fans behave then you know for sure it is not the hardware.

CoBo55

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I would run a LiveUSB of Linux on it, and if the fans behave then you know for sure it is not the hardware.

That's a great suggestion.

TheValeyard

Could be a malfunctioning sensor if it's an older machine.

JethroC

Possibly a mining script running from your browser

biko

Run some virus scans
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=9905
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_ie/forHome/products/housecall.html

Habata

CoBo55 wrote: »

I'd investigate the software end of it first. Is there an update trying to install? What sub processes are beneath the telemetry process?

Have you tried killing the processes?

I installed an update yesterday and the problem persists.

I killed all the processes and cpu usage still remained nearly 100% and the fan at 100%.

And I've disabled start up apps.

biko wrote: »

Run some virus scans
https://www.microsoft.com/en-ie/download/details.aspx?id=9905
https://www.trendmicro.com/en_ie/forHome/products/housecall.html

Thanks. Ran both of these and nothing turned up.

JethroC wrote: »

Possibly a mining script running from your browser

Possibly.

Johnboy1951 wrote: »

I would run a LiveUSB of Linux on it, and if the fans behave then you know for sure it is not the hardware.

I'll get a usb and try this.


Just find it so odd that the computer is running at nearly 100% load when its idle.

Habata

I ran malwarebytes, and also disabled some Microsoft w10 services, amongst a couple of other things. Now the PC is running quiet at normal CPU usage for the first time in weeks. So I'm not sure what exactly did the trick!

bobbyy gee

have you checked for malaware

panicbuyer

I would reapply thermal paste on the CPU/GPU.

biko

Habata wrote: »

I ran malwarebytes, and also disabled some Microsoft w10 services, amongst a couple of other things. Now the PC is running quiet at normal CPU usage for the first time in weeks. So I'm not sure what exactly did the trick!

Those services could be needed by the system. Do you know which ones you disabled?
Try start activating the services again, one per day or so.