Overheating Issue

[Solidus]

I have a strange problem.

My Pc tends to overheat when I run Windows even in stand-by mode.
However if I run Ubuntu 8.10 it remains cool. I'm pretty stumped as to why this happens. Any body got any suggestions?

System is pretty old:
AMD 64 2800+
1.5GB DDR400 RAM
250 GB Seagate SATAII
got 2 fans running in the tower.

 

[QX6700RULZ]

Ubuntu tends to use less system resources hence it running cooler, as for overheating open it up and give it a good blow with some compressed air to get rid of the dust.

 

[charlie_82]

I'm not sure what sort of heatsink you have over your CPU, but sometimes, those grill type heatsinks can accumulate quite a lot of compressed dust. Try cleaning up your case as much as possible

 

[Solidus]

Cool. I'll try and dust it off.
What do I use though? I already had a board die on me trying it before.
What's the best possible way of doing it?

 

[charlie_82]

Well that CPU grill can come off completely so that shouldn't a problem. For the rest, perhaps try a hairdryer.
Just look around and see what's dirty in there

 

[Chevron]

Well that CPU grill can come off completely so that shouldn't a problem. For the rest, perhaps try a hairdryer.
Just look around and see what's dirty in there

Maybe in cool mode. Don't think there's enough force though. Maybe at a petrol station using those things that people use to fill up their tyres.