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Date: | Tue, 12 Nov 2002 09:01:19 -0500 |
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Ian, I'm running two AMD 1700+ (in different machines),
and on the hottest summer day (room=100*F) my CPU temps,
(monitored with two hardware monitor programs),
never goes above 55*C.
Currently running 39*C
What temps are you seeing?
Rick Glazier
From: "Ian" <[log in to unmask]>
> these boards employ thermal cut-out circuitry, so that if the
> temperature of the CPU sensor approaches a pre-determined maximum, power
> will be disconnected.
>
> My usual CPU is an AMD Athlon 1800+,
>
> just wouldn't boot up. It would run for a few seconds only and then stop.
> The solution is simple - remove the CPU and heatsink, scrape off the
> OEM-supplied thermal paste, and apply a thin smear of normal paste.
>
> Considering that the BIOS pre-set is 105 degrees C, which is it's upper
> limit, this certainly demonstrates the volatility of the CPU, and the need
> for adequate protection against the failure of a cooling mechanism.
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