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Subject: Re: Fritz 7 and power consumption (or the problems of living in Uruguay)

Author: Severi Salminen

Date: 06:15:12 02/08/02

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>I can't run Fritz7 (the engine) for more than 3 minutes, and then my computer
>hangs or shuts down.
>
>I don't know what the hell is happening, but it looks as if Fritz7 uses my CPU
>in a more extensive fashion than all other programs.
>It draws more current to the CPU!!
>The only thing I haven't tried is changing my Power Supply Unit, as here in
>Uruguay it's impossible!!
>
>So, now I'll go back to use my  Fritz7 for 10 seconds :)

Are you _absolutely sure_ it is the power supply? What other harware you are
using? How strong is the power supply? Have you tweaked BIOS settings? Have you
tested your memory? Have you updated BIOS, all the drivers... 250W power supply
should be enough if you don't have _a lot of_ equipment.

Severi

• Re: Fritz 7 and power consumption (or the problems of living in Uruguay) Robert Hyatt 07:37:01 02/08/02
• Re: Fritz 7 and power consumption You seem to have a heat problem John Smith 07:05:25 02/08/02
  • Re: Fritz 7 and power consumption You seem to have a heat problem Jorge Pichard 07:33:27 02/08/02
  • Re: Fritz 7 and power consumption You seem to have a heat problem Kurt Utzinger 07:23:06 02/08/02

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