On 19 Feb 99, at 14:15, Patrick Black wrote:

> Chances are its the processor.  I'm not sure what the setting are on
> this chip, but I was told from a local computer dealer to set it
> slower than the settings on the chip.

  I've never had one that wouldn't run at the settings screened on the
CPU.  But also note that those won't add up to the "PR rating" of the
chip; for instance, I believe the PR266 is specced to run at 3.0x75
(225 MHz) and not 266 MHz....

> You might also want to look for a heatsink/fan designed around Cyrix
> chips with heat transfer computer between the CPU and fan/heatsink.

  My local Fry's sells a "Pentium" heatsink/fan that is 25mm high, and
a "K6" heatsink/fan almost identical but 35mm high.  I use the latter
on Cyrix CPUs; they *do* tend to run a bit hotter than Intel, and that
*can* lead to bluescreens if they get too hot.
  It can also be a good idea to apply a THIN layer of heat-sink
grease[*] between the top of the CPU and the bottom of the heatsink.
This will fill in any air gaps -- air is a good thermal insulator, and
the grease is a pretty good thermal conductor.

[*]  You can get a little tube -- a lifetime supply! -- from Radio
Shack for about $2.95.  When I say THIN -- you should be able to read
the lettering on the CPU package through it....

David G

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