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Summer temp.

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by total, Jun 22, 2002.

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    I don't know if this was asked before, at least i didn't find it. So: My problem is my CPU Duron 700 that runs on 60 deg celcius. Is it too high? It was around 50 in the winter. Should i worry?
     
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    My Duron gets very hot as well, though I don't worry about it, it doesn't seem to ruin it, you just have to be careful and always shut it down when it isn't in use. Don't leave it running for mercys' sake, only when it is in use
     
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    Well, you will notice when your Duron is too hot. Then your comp will just switch off (security feature, no risk for your comp). So when you want your comp to run in the summer, keep your room cool.

    However, when you're insane like some of my friends (overclocked their CPUs and wonder why their comp is *hot* now ... :rolleyes: ) ou can still open up your comp in the summer and place a ventilator to provide additional cooling for the comp :D
     
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    Yeah, duron's are tough to cool. The surface area of the chip is much less than the Athlon's, but they put out nearly as much heat. It's like trying to cool a soldiering iron as opposed to a clothes iron.

    Try this: Take off the case panels. Or, however your case is conformed, open it up. And point a house fan, blowing into the opened case. If your cpu temps drop by 3 degrees or more, your main problem is case cooling. When you're aircooling, case fans make all the difference in the world.
     
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    Soldering Irons are easy to cool, turn them off and throw them in water, not that I'd suggest it.

    I forgot to ask, is the Duron in a laptop or a big PC?
     
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    My CPU was running on above 50 degrees earlier. Then I bought two case fans and it dropped to just below 40 :).
     
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    Thanks guys, well i opened it and i'm cooling it with my 60cm house fan! It runs on 45 deg. now! And it cools my hand on the mouse (i used to keep towel to wipe it, its very warm and moisterous(sp?))
     
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