Question : Problem: Processor keeps going to 100%....fan speed reached 4000 RPM

Good Afternoon,

I have spoken with support for the motherboard and Intel...neither of which say there's a problem. My processor keeps going to 100% and the fan speed goes up to 4000RPM...even when nothing is happening.

I have updated the BIOS on my motherboard and set all optimal settings per their tech support.

Intel mailed a replacement fan, but there's no change in behavior. Everything is the same with this machine...I have even replaced the system just to make sure it wasn't software related.

Is there a tool or something that I can download that will determine what the problem is? Intel's position is that if the processor isn't overheating (reaching 161F)...then there's no issue. I have downloaded fan speed, but it doesn't allow me to control this annoying fan sound.

Any advice will be appreciated.

Thanks.

Answer : Problem: Processor keeps going to 100%....fan speed reached 4000 RPM

After replacing the processor, the problem went away. Intel has agreed to RMA the old processor. Thank you everybody for your help.