XPS M1730 Overheating...cpu running @ 100%, freezing...

I just reformatted and the problems below are still presisting, before that i will list my specs:

xps m1730
1x 150gb sata drive
c2duo T7700 (2.4ghz)
8700 m gt's
4gb ram

1- After getting to desktop the PC runs perfectly fine, smooth, and fast.
2- Out of no where the fans will kick on, my CPU monitor program displays the load at 80~100% load, and everything starts moving at minimum performance.

3- My temps seem low, i think i clocked them at 45~55c.
4- CPU-z reads my core speed @ 1596 Mhz ? I know it thottles up to 2.4, but It doesn't even cycle or throttle according to cpu-z.

Core Speed: 1596 mhz
Multiplier: x8.0
Bus Speed 199.5 mhz
Rated FSB: 798 mhz
L1 Data 2 x 32 kb
L1 Inst. 2 x 32 kb
Level 2: 4096

Why is my PC shutting off giving me overheating temp errors, lagging when the fans kick on, and doing this all after a fresh format?

Any suggestions?

 

take a look at the task manager. on the processes tab, organize by cpu usage and see what process seems to be hogging up cpu cycles.

once you find out, go from there. different processes require different solutions

 

^^ to add.

When you find what is hogging the CPU, get HiJackThis and use it to delete that program from starting up in the background.

 

heres a hijack-this scan, tell me if you notice anything:

Logfile of HijackThis v1.99.1
Scan saved at 7:49:34 PM, on 7/10/2008
Platform: Windows XP SP3 (WinNT 5.01.2600)
MSIE: Internet Explorer v7.00 (7.00.6000.20815)

Running processes:
C:\WINDOWS\System32\smss.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\winlogon.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\services.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\lsass.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
C:\WINDOWS\Explorer.EXE
C:\Program Files\LClock\LClock.exe
C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\RUNDLL32.EXE
C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\WDM\stsystra.exe
C:\WINDOWS\OEM02Mon.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
C:\Program Files\Razer\Diamondback\razerhid.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
C:\Program Files\Google\GoogleToolbarNotifier\1.2.1128.5462\GoogleToolbarNotifier.exe
C:\Program Files\Styler\Styler.exe
C:\Program Files\Razer\Diamondback\razerofa.exe
C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\DellXPM_5515v133\WDM\STacSV.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\svchost.exe
C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wscntfy.exe
C:\WINDOWS\System32\svchost.exe
C:\WINDOWS\system32\wuauclt.exe
C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer\iexplore.exe
C:\Program Files\HijackThis\HijackThis.exe

R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Page_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Default_Search_URL = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R1 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Search Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=54896
R0 - HKLM\Software\Microsoft\Internet Explorer\Main,Start Page = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=69157
R1 - HKCU\Software\Microsoft\Internet Connection Wizard,ShellNext = http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=74005
O2 - BHO: SSVHelper Class - {761497BB-D6F0-462C-B6EB-D4DAF1D92D43} - C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\ssv.dll
O2 - BHO: Google Toolbar Helper - {AA58ED58-01DD-4d91-8333-CF10577473F7} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O3 - Toolbar: StylerToolBar - {D2F8F919-690B-4EA2-9FA7-A203D1E04F75} - C:\Program Files\Styler\TB\StylerTB.dll
O3 - Toolbar: &Google - {2318C2B1-4965-11d4-9B18-009027A5CD4F} - c:\program files\google\googletoolbar1.dll
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SunJavaUpdateSched] "C:\Program Files\Java\jre1.6.0_06\bin\jusched.exe"
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvCplDaemon] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvCpl.dll,NvStartup
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [nwiz] nwiz.exe /install
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [NvMediaCenter] RUNDLL32.EXE C:\WINDOWS\system32\NvMcTray.dll,NvTaskbarInit
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [SigmatelSysTrayApp] %ProgramFiles%\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\WDM\stsystra.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [OEM02Mon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\OEM02Mon.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Dell QuickSet] C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\quickset.exe
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [MSConfig] C:\WINDOWS\PCHealth\HelpCtr\Binaries\MSConfig.exe /auto
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [Sidebar] C:\Program Files\Windows Sidebar\sidebar.exe /autoRun
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [ctfmon.exe] C:\WINDOWS\system32\ctfmon.exe
O4 - Startup: Styler.lnk = ?
O9 - Extra button: (no name) - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O9 - Extra 'Tools' menuitem: @xpsp3res.dll,-20001 - {e2e2dd38-d088-4134-82b7-f2ba38496583} - %windir%\Network Diagnostic\xpnetdiag.exe (file missing)
O11 - Options group: [INTERNATIONAL] International*
O16 - DPF: {01A88BB1-1174-41EC-ACCB-963509EAE56B} (SysProWmi Class) - http://support.dell.com/systemprofiler/SysPro.CAB
O16 - DPF: {39B0684F-D7BF-4743-B050-FDC3F48F7E3B} (CDownloadCtrl Object) - http://www.fileplanet.com/fpdlmgr/cabs/FPDC_2.3.6.108.cab
O20 - Winlogon Notify: dimsntfy - %SystemRoot%\System32\dimsntfy.dll (file missing)
O20 - Winlogon Notify: WgaLogon - C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\WgaLogon.dll
O21 - SSODL: WPDShServiceObj - {AAA288BA-9A4C-45B0-95D7-94D524869DB5} - C:\WINDOWS\system32\WPDShServiceObj.dll
O23 - Service: Google Updater Service (gusvc) - Google - C:\Program Files\Google\Common\Google Updater\GoogleUpdaterService.exe
O23 - Service: NICCONFIGSVC - Dell Inc. - C:\Program Files\Dell\QuickSet\NICCONFIGSVC.exe
O23 - Service: NVIDIA Display Driver Service (NVSvc) - NVIDIA Corporation - C:\WINDOWS\system32\nvsvc32.exe
O23 - Service: SigmaTel Audio Service (STacSV) - SigmaTel, Inc. - C:\Program Files\SigmaTel\C-Major Audio\DellXPM_5515v133\WDM\STacSV.exe

 

Ok, I used hijack this to get rid of really everything that wasnt a system resource. I loaded up a game and the fans kicked on and everything started freezing up.

I hit ctrl+alt+delete to see what was using the CPU cycles and they were distributed among 3-5 main windows system processes. I googled them to make sure they weren't trojans etc and i just did a reformat last night....?

So what are main windows processes using up all the CPU cycles? normally i think they didnt even use 1 cpu cycle.

Here is whats using the CPU:
System Idle Process - 30~74
CSRSS.exe - 2~20
nvsvc32.exe - 4~30
taskmgr.exe - 3~16
lsass.exe - 1~4


These processes are fluxuating between each other and jumping between the numbers above.

Seems like simple tasks are using an insanly large amount of CPU?

 

Do you have a warranty?
I think you've ruled out a software problem.
That leaves a hardware problem.
Have you tried running the Dell Diagnostics?
I don't know if they'd detect this kind of problem, but who knows.

 

Have you overclocked your GPUs or CPU? If so, back it down to stock clock speeds. Have you applied AS5? If so, how long ago? Perhaps it was a bad application.

Temp errors and over heating shutdowns are a good indication of a hardware prob.

If you have warranty left, dont delay. Call XPS Support NOW. They are available 24x7. 1-800-232-8544

 

My proc I haven't had any luck with overclocking via bios, from what I read you can't. I did apply AS5, except i think it shut down mid-way through flashing bios because of a heat temp issue lol.

Are you talking about Dell diagnostics utility program? If so, i'll download it from the website and tell you what I find out.

When you guys use CPU-Z and check specs, does your CPU show 1.5ghz?