i used diskeeper three times, and still no improvement.

the hard drive is normally hot, unless it burns to the touch, which sometimes does to me, but it still works fine...

i had a recent problem with computer shutting down, and found out it was the CPU overheating, so i would check the CPU even if you are sure thats not the problem, cause i was sure it wasnt my problem, but it came out to be what my problem was...

so check everything that comes to mind, dont just suspect or assume thats not the problem, it could be...

clean out dust, replace thermal paste (ONLY IF YOU KNOW WHAT YOU ARE DOING), install adaditional fans

First of all, I am just 13 years old. I cannot take the risk of doing the stuff you recommend or I'll damage my pc, and my parents will get mad. Also, getting a fan or better cooling system for my cpu will not be a good idea because the case is pre modded by hp, and wires are everywhere, and even with intermediate skills, i cannot get where each wire goes. My case can't support additional fans (even pci slots are taken as well as bays), and i can't RMA the pc b/c sam club's warranty does not claim that it's a problem covered by warranty (what does it cover? nothing!!) I am stuck, and i don't know what to do about it. Can't replace any supplies, cpu is PD 830 @3.00ghz and runs at 55 C, and replacing it is not easy and costs lots of cash. But dust cleaning is something i will do, and i will post how well the results are.

yeah clean out the dust

i did that, and the temps dropped to 48 C, but i think the one of the fans (the one on the cpu) failed, but what can i do about that with a thousand cables going everywhere!!!

if the CPU fan is not working you will need to replace it. I don't know the configuration of your HP PC but all CPU's are help in place with some sort of clip and the fan is either held in place with a clip or by screws. If you are not confident that you can remove it get a technician to help.

I (with extreme luck and help from a friend) managed to install a new 120 mm fan that glows in the dark and works well, and my tower case temps dropped to 36 c idle, 59 C load, but performance is still slow, and i will soon install ram in the case (another gig) and hopefully that will help.

the temps are ok

now the temps are up to 51 C idle and 89 C load!!! This is a nightmare. Took it to two repair shops and both said nothing is wrong with the case and that everything is functioning properly!!!!!!!!!!!

prior to fixing the cpu fan problem, the temps were 54 C idle and 97 C load. What is wrong with this pc, 89 C is a lot of heat during the game. The fan on the cpu is currently spinning at 4100 rpm, though the package and manual's specs say only 4015 rpm!!! Is it really bad to the point where the fans are over speeding them selves to prevent pc damage!!!