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Cooling Down Hot Processors

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the feeling-hot-hot-hot dept.

DonnaMai writes "Face it: the only scorching hot thing you want with a chip is salsa. Any other overheating is potentially counterproductive, and can be downright damaging to the microprocessor -- or other components. This article uncovers potential ways to chill the chips."

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  1. Re:Eh? by Surt · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Man, if I wasn't banned from moderation ... that is the funniest reply I've seen in days.

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  2. Re:Cool it down by Lord+Ender · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I have run an AthlonXP 2100 for 3 years and it runs at 70C under load. Using the AMD heatsink and fan in a well ventilated case. Your chip runs cooler? Good for you. It probably has a different core. Shut up now.

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