>Is that a 601 or a 604e? So, swap out the card for another one? >Would lots of dust in the cabinet be a culprit. Also, with it >locking up minutes after coming up, could it overheat that fast? > >Steve > >>Sounds like the 601 is overheating. > > >Try a second processor card.
Yes, lots of dust will definitely cause problems. If there is enough dust, it acts like insulation by trapping air near the components. I don't know if the 8500 has a fan blowing across the CPU like my 9600 does. If not, then dust will have even more effect on cooling. The other problem could be that the heat sink has become dislodged from the CPU chip, either in shipment or because someone tried something. -- Mr. PopMan - [EMAIL PROTECTED] - "Does anybody want to play a game of pinball?" Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience. --Jay Mahanna -- PCI-PowerMacs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- Sonnet & PowerLogix Upgrades - start at $169 | & CDRWs on Sale! | PowerON Computer Services <http://www.poweron.com> REPLACEMENT PARTS in STOCK Drives, CD-ROMs, RAM, Mac OS SW, Power Supply <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> PCI-PowerMacs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/pci-powermacs.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/pci-powermacs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
