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Subject: Re: Question:Overclocking,What is It and how do I stop It?

Author: Dave Gomboc

Date: 19:03:35 11/10/01

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On November 10, 2001 at 21:44:38, Christophe Theron wrote:

>On November 10, 2001 at 16:02:06, Chessfun wrote:
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>>On November 10, 2001 at 14:40:08, K. Burcham wrote:
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>>>
>>>
>>>yes chris that works good.  but i upgraded mine with a smoke alarm.
>>>
>>>i mounted a smoke detector inside my case beside my processor.
>>>now when the smoke detector sniffs a problem, it closes a microswitch that sends
>>>a signal to a receiver on my hand lever modicon controller. once this controller
>>>receives this signal, then it closes a solenoid on the hand lever that sends 12
>>>volts dc, to an old motor starter that robert sent me off his old 57 retractable
>>>hardtop. once this motor starter turns, the lever gradually applies the brake,
>>>thus lowering the multiplier to safe and normal operating speed. amd has
>>>approached me about using this to incorporate in their new line of processors,
>>>but i am very reluctant to turn this loose to the public. you know, then i would
>>>have to set up a tech service, warranty, etc...
>>>
>>>kburcham
>>
>>
>>During fall and winter here we don't have a problem,
>>I just hang the pc out the window covered with a plastic bag....great cooling.
>>
>>Summer well that's another story.
>>
>>Sarah.
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>Typical canadian high tech? :)
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>    Christophe

Hey, there's no need to over-engineer a solution. ;-)

Dave



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