On Fri, 27 Sep 2002 05:14:16 +0800 (CST) "Andre M. V." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> On Fri, 27 Sep 2002, Ian C. Sison wrote: > > > Linux screams on athlons and durons! A word of warning though, > > these CPUs tend to get really hot so you need a good fan. At > > 6000RPM, my Volcano 7+ keeps my 1900+ athlons at an average of 50 > > deg C *on idle* according to lm_sensors. > > > > It helps if the mobo has CPU overheat protection, i dunno if the MSI > > board has. > > Yeah... trying my friends 1700+ Athlon, the CPU > temp is 60C! is this normal? i'm seriously looking > at GlobalWin TAK68 for the CPU heatsink. > that is hot! mine is 40C to 45C with volcano 7+ cpu fan and a lian-li casing, I guess you need a good cooling system, I suggest you use Lian-Li aloy-casing with good ventilation inside (2 in-take fan and 2 out-take fan). If you're looking for good mobo for athlon, try epox ep-8kha+ with ddr support, it rocks, or visit http://www.amd3d.com for more hardware review. --jimmy _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fully Searchable Archives With Friendly Web Interface at http://marc.free.net.ph To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
