"V.Suresh" wrote:
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> Can anyone tell me what maximum load that the CPU can tolerate for long
> periods of time. When I run SETI, the load hovers around 1. I would like
> to run multiple instances of seti, and the load will shoot up to 2 or 3.
> Can the CPU tolerate such loads? Will it affect the CPU, in any way?
> My CPU is a Pentium III Coppermine processor at 500 MHz with 256 KB
> primary cache.
>
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As long as you are not overclocking your cpu and your cpu fan and/or
heatsink is proper, you do not have much to worry about. It is assumed
that your ambient temperature (of the room is reasonable and your smps
fan is working and your cabinet is proper). Your cpu if powered on and
clocked is never idle. It will always be drawing power and is designed
to work that way. So go ahead and help the SETI cause if you want to,
who knows the truth may really be out there.
mario
--
Depend on the rabbit's foot if you will, but remember it
didn't work for the rabbit.
---R.E. Shay
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