Tilted Forum Project Discussion Community - View Single Post

strcrssd · 10-19-2003, 09:03 AM

I'm not an expert, but I think the local shopkeeper is ultimately being silly.

Processor burnout happens when a CPU cannot receive enough cooling air to avoid overheating. One of the nice things about the P4 is that it has speed-throttling technology that outright prevents burnouts.

Don't overclock it, and make sure you turn on the thermal warnings and throttling in the BIOS, and you'll be fine. If it overheats consistantly, then look into auxillary cooling solutions (more fans)

The only other thing you should be wary of is power usage, just check your voltage in the BIOS and make sure that you are pretty close to the stock voltages.

10-19-2003, 09:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
strcrssd Insane Location: Rio Grande Valley, Texas	I'm not an expert, but I think the local shopkeeper is ultimately being silly. Processor burnout happens when a CPU cannot receive enough cooling air to avoid overheating. One of the nice things about the P4 is that it has speed-throttling technology that outright prevents burnouts. Don't overclock it, and make sure you turn on the thermal warnings and throttling in the BIOS, and you'll be fine. If it overheats consistantly, then look into auxillary cooling solutions (more fans) The only other thing you should be wary of is power usage, just check your voltage in the BIOS and make sure that you are pretty close to the stock voltages. __________________ "I can't understand why people are frightened of new ideas. I'm frightened of the old ones." -- John Cage (1912 - 1992)