I haven't had any heat problems really since I installed a OWC G4/550 several weeks ago, altho XLR8's Mach Speed control has several times informed me that the processor is overheating, the hottest I have ever seen it is 84C and the control panel type interface has always said that it is WNL (within normal limits). That is when I was playing a DVD on an 85 degree very humid day, and no AC. Most of the time tho it runs 72-76C during these hot humid almost dog days of summer. Again, XLR8 Mach Speed Accelerator reports that as normal. That however is significantly higher than the 55C reported below.
Is this a problem? Eric >I had heat problems when I upgraded my Beige DT G3/266 to an XLR8 G4/450 >OC'd to 500 MHz using the Apple gasket plus thermal paste supplied by XLR8. >In the end I removed the gasket (carefully!) with a razor blade and used a >high-quality silver-containing thermal paste from Radio Shack instead. I >spread a thin coat on the top of the CPU using a razor blade to get an even >layer. Reinstalled the heat sink, buttoned up the case to ensure proper >airflow, and all was well - have been running it for many months now with no >overheating (typically runs at 120-130 F as measured by Gauge Pro). > >Regards, Jim > >> From: James S Jones <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >> >> Subject: thermal grease >> >> I have a G4 ZIF en route for my B&W, which should arrive by Tuesday. >> From installation tips I've found, online, I gather Apple does not use >> thermal grease between their CPUs and heatsinks, but rely on something >> along the lines of a thermal gasket, instead. Since the original G3 chip >> is now freaking out when the room temperature exceeds about 77 degrees, >> I'd like to avoid problems with the newer, hotter G4. >> >> I've bought some thermal grease to use with the new chip. Could anyone > > offer tips and advice on how to apply it? -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
