I keep hearing this, but I can always tell what my CPU temp will
be by adding 15*C to the room temp in (C*)...
Right now I am running 25*C room and 40* CPU and am allowed
85*C-90*C...   Comparable Intel speeds are only allowed
to run at (all temps max) 70*C-75*C.
Intel's are internally protected, but a good MB will monitor the fan
on an AMD and shut it down too...

I think this has taken on the status of an Urban Legend...
(I do have a big case, and front and rear extra fans, but one of
those is really for the hard drive bay as much as anything else...
(Feel a modern HD lately after it had been running awhile?)


From: "Carroll Grigsby" <[log in to unmask]>
> 1. Athlons run hot -- very hot. Therefore, it is important that your vendor
> provide adequate case ventilation. The fans on the CPU and power supply are
> unlikely to be sufficient.

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