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cpu overheating
Name: ashwath_r Date: November 21, 2004 at 04:23:58 Pacific OS: windows 2000 CPU/Ram: intel p4 3 ghz (ht)/ 256
Comment:
Assembled my system myself.However,because of a stupid friend,I kept the cardboard as a base for M/B.because of this cpu temp went upto 90C.but,immediately removed the cardboard,and reseated theM/B.however,system now runs at minimum 55C.Any chances of any permanent damage?plz help me.
Name: Cody (by kerodude3058) Date: November 21, 2004 at 05:14:45 Pacific
Reply:
chance...ofcorse...but if it still runs there was prob no long term damage
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Response Number 2
Name: jam Date: November 21, 2004 at 05:57:24 Pacific
Reply:
The P4 has built-in thermal protection circuitry & cannot be overheated to the point of failure. I'm surprised it would even get that hot...I don't think a P4 with no heatsink at all even gets that hot....lol! I highly doubt you did any damage to the CPU.
Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @8x210mhz 512mb PC3200 Ti4200/8X 128mb WDC 60GB
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Response Number 3
Name: jam Date: November 21, 2004 at 06:37:01 Pacific
Reply:
BTW, could you explain how the cardboard was used? I gotta hear this! lol
Asus A7N8X-X 1800+ @8x210mhz 512mb PC3200 Ti4200/8X 128mb WDC 60GB
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