Hi Al, sorry about delayed response. Started my QS G4 (2002) to check
sensors and found them only on the hard drives, which could represent
computer operating temps. Had to replace the heat-sink cooling fan on
my QS and while waiting for the new fan ran the computer with the
side open and a small household fan directed at the heat-sink. Worked
fine for two weeks or so. New fan cost $15. This was three years ago
and at that time there was much info available on re-seating
procedure. Seems like there was a lot of people on the LEM list that
were willing to share their know how. I used ARCTIC SILVER 3 from
RadioShack and it worked fine for me (contrary to someone's advice on
the list). As I recall the advice on the re-seating procedure was to
clean the mating surfaces with 90 percent alcohol and limit the
amount of paste to a dab about the size of a BB. Using too much can
possibly short out the circuitry. Sorry I can't be of more help.
On Mar 24, 2010, at 10:04 PM, Albert Carter wrote:
John,
I wasn't able to reseat the processor/heatsink yet. I did
install iStat Pro however it shows only temperatures on hard drive
so that's not too much help. Are there any processor temperatures
anywhere on this machine?
Albert
From: John Callahan <[email protected]>
To: [email protected]
Cc: John Callahan <[email protected]>
Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 9:48:41 PM
Subject: Re: QuickSilver G4 1.0Ghz DP help
Reseat the processor module heat sink and make sure all fans are
clear of dust and crap and operating. There should be a dedicated
fan for processor module heat sink cooling. Down load IstatPro to
check operating temperatures.
On Mar 23, 2010, at 9:32 PM, Albert Carter wrote:
> All,
>
> I recently got a QuickSilver G4 1.0Ghz DP for 25 bucks I was
informed it was freezing up but the previous owner thought it might
have been RAM related. I've changed out the RAM and run several
runs of XBench (figured this would stress enough for problems to
come out). I have seen no problems via that. I don't have any Apple
Hardware Diagnostics that works for this Macintosh (is this
available as a free download from Apple by any chance?). I have
noticed something though - The heatsink on top of the processors
seems to get VERY HOT. Like if I shutdown the computer and open the
side and touch the heatsink it is just cool enough so it doesn't
cause a burn, is this normal? I have checked the fan that is under
the shroud that routes out of the case and it spins and runs so its
not that that isn't working. If this processor normally runs hot is
there any better way to cool it a side fan doesn't seem like a very
effective way of cooling (I'm from the PC World where heatsinks
have fans on top).
>
> Next question I plan on setting this up as a server and want
to add harddrives to it but have noticed there are a total of 5 or
6 molex plugs for internal harddrives however most of them route
inconviently. Is the PSU on this computer adequate enough to run 4
hard drives if I get splitters? If not does this take a standard
ATX based PSU or do I need to get a compatable higher wattage one?
>
> Thank You,
> Albert Carter
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