----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Gillett <[log in to unmask]>
> On 7 Jun 99, at 8:42, Brad Boutwell wrote:
>
> > .... Leaving the top/back off the casing increases airflow and cuts
down
> > on heat...great for the longevity of the processor, or if you are an
avid
> > overclocker...
>
> This is rather poor advice.
>
> Leaving the case off will increase *overall* airflow and lower *air*
> temperature inside the case.
> But it also tends to decrease the specific airflow over hot components
such
> as the CPU, and so some of that air temperature reduction may come at a
cost
> of increased *component* temperature -- not good for longevity at all.
I haven't worked with a P-III yet, but isn't that the way that
Intel designed it? with no top or back?
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