Author: David Dory
Date: 23:14:02 01/20/03
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On January 20, 2003 at 18:09:47, George Wilson wrote: >How do I know if my xp2000 processor is running Cool or not? I went into the >bios and it said my processor was running at 127 degress is this real hot? Is >there some comparison chart i can go by? I notice my temperature usually goes >up after i play some games with Fritz. Just installed a Thermal Fan that cost >about 20 bucks, so far i haven't been getting the system crashes that I was >previously getting, but it still seems that 127 degress is hot. I just bought >this brand new amd elite motherboard and processor, so i can't see how it can be >a bad processor. I guess i will wait until i get another crash to complain, so >far i have been running fritz constantly for three hours with no crashes. At 127 degrees, you can be sure it is NOT running within proper operating temp. Yes, that is too hot! Fritz will exercise the CPU at 100%, increasing the CPU temp. Attached to the CPU, by a small film of special sealant (Artic White), should be a good heatsink with small fins to help dissapate the CPU heat. The CPU fan then pulls the heat away from the CPU and heatsink. Depending on your room's temperature, your computer case may require an extra fan or two to ensure enough air flow. I have Athlon 1900's and they have three fans on the case. One in the front (In), one in the back (Out), and one fan in the side of the case, (also In). Check in your BIOS if it can be set up to stop the computer or give an alarm message in case your CPU exceeds normal temp. As always, never run your CPU without the CPU fan, etc. Several have fried their CPU in mere seconds, while "experimenting" running the CPU "au natural". email me direct if you have more questions. If you have any desire to get into special cooling as needed for overclocking, email Aaron Gordon - he's very skilled and helpful.
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