Is there a likely correlation between heat buildup in our computer case and the system locking up?

Our system has a Biostar ADM Athlong 64 processor, 2800+, 1.8ghz, k8vga-m motherboard and a Nvida GeForce FX5200 graphics card (256) and a 500 w/plus power supply. Any Idea how best to identify and fix the locking up of this system?Is there a likely correlation between heat buildup in our computer case and the system locking up?
Yes. There is a Correlation between heat building in ur computer and the system locking Up.





Becuase Processors and infact electronic devices can operate only at a Temperature Range. When the Temperature croses the maximum the system gets hanged.





Try to get a bigger cabinet, or try to add some fans to your existing cabinet.





Also make sure that the cables in the cabinet are neatly organised so that they wont block the flow of air.





Make sure that you place ur cabinet in a place where there is some free air.





Still need further clarifications please get back to me.Is there a likely correlation between heat buildup in our computer case and the system locking up?
Does your case have adequate cooling? Does your processor have an adequate heatsink/fan? If your processor gets too hot, it can shut down the system. Does it lock up everytime you turn it on after a certain amount of time? After you run resource-heavy applications?





Does the computer completely shut down, or does it just freeze? Does it happen when you using the same programs?





Just about anything could cause a system to lock up. We need more details.
Could be that. You might also need to get some compressed air and clean out the inside of the case, because dust can build up in the case and slow down or completely stop fans. Crack your case open and turn it on and see if all your fans are running. I've also heard rumors about amd processors separating from the heat sink and fan because of the type of heat glue used, so it could be that too. Good luck!
if the case is getting hot that indicates a short in the power supply or any where the power supply runs to my best guess is that your board is fried but i would have to know more in order to tell u anything 4 sure
yes that could be part of the problem..make sure you have a fan that works and that is capable of cooling your pc down...if you do not have one go to your local pc store to get one...ex staples...run your scan disk and turn on hardware acceleration...and it all else fails run a system restore
yes there is. there is a little fan inside and if it is not working then the curcuit board will get to hot and freeze up or shut down. Try taking the case off and put a small fan blowing at it. If it still is getting too hot you could have a short. If you do you need to take it to a specalist to fix it. I hope you get it takin care of I would be lost without my computer.