DS1
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Tue Apr-12-05 06:58 PM
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My Northbridge fan stopped spinning. |
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2 months ago. Guess I didn't need it :shrug:
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Tue Apr-12-05 08:04 PM
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Just because it's still working doesn't mean that it's running cool enough not to burn up.
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Wed Apr-13-05 07:24 AM
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2. 2 months seem to think otherwise |
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I did buy a heatsink replacement for it since I like silent computers but I haven't had time to drag the motherboard out the chassis. At first I just left the side of the case open at put my rotating floor fan on its side right up against it. Then I gave it a feel test after leaving it uncooled for a bit. It's ran for days without active cooling. I'm beginning to think it's all a sham, either that or the motherboard I got was designed for overclocking :evilgrin: and that's why it's so bulletproof heat-wise.
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Wed Apr-13-05 11:49 AM
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Have you checked to see what the temp actually is?
It could be running borderline and will be basically okay for awhile, but it's somewhat like running a car's engine too hot. It'll do that for awhile, but eventually it's going to blow, and when it does, it'll be a total meltdown.
I've seen systems run at over 70C degrees ... for awhile.
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