CPU fan.... FAILED!!! dun dun duuuun

[Justin]

Originally posted by Bug
P4s have also included a new technology that will underclock the proc in the event that it starts to overheat. I don't recommend anyone testing this by pulling their heatsink or stopping their fan. Instead read the info below and run to Tom's Hardware and see if he still has the video available.

The following excerpt from the link below:
Talking about the heat, we can monitor the core temperature of Intel's processor using hardware or software. The technology developed at Intel can change the processor usage to reduce the temperature if an overheat occurs. This is a really great technology. A video done by Tom's Hardware recently shown what happens when we take the heatsink off a processor running Quake 3. The Pentium 4 2.0GHz and the Pentium 3 both survived running the Quake 3 timedemo, by just slowing down but the temperature remains stable. Comparing it to the Athlons, a few seconds after removing the heatsinks, both processor started to smoke and the temperature is at a crazy 700 Celsius!

http://www.hwextreme.com/reviews/processor/intel_2ghz/page2.shtml?42872


BTW, the yellow wire on your CPU fan tells the RPM to the motherboard. Verify it is properly connected. If it still does not function, the wire may be broken.

Bug

That information is extremely outdated. I mean, 2001 style outdated, and in computer "years" that is a long time. AMD processors are no longer susceptible to the "heat death" in such fashion. You shouldn't be putting out years-old info as a tool for trying to teach, especially if newer technology renders it obsolete.

And, the fried thunderbird did not reach 700 celcius, but 690 some Faernheit, which is roughly 300 C.

However, none of that matters - Athlon XPs since the tbred-a have thermal protection. This includes tbred-b, barton, and AMD64.

They do not have speed throttling ala pentium 4, however.

 

[Bug]

Wow, thanks for the lesson. I'm now learned. How bout posting something to back up your statements so that we can all be awed by your teachings.

About your posting: You shouldn't be putting out years-old info as a tool for trying to teach, especially if newer technology renders it obsolete.

Response: In todays world, many people are still using "years-old" technology, so the info still applies.

Anyways, not real professional. If you are going to correct someone, it is best to do it in a manner not to shoot people down. Thanks a million.
Bug

 

[Bug]

I apologize for my previous rant. I agree with Soul Harvester that the later processors have a built in technology to prevent overheating. The previous post was meant for everyone in general that may not own a new processor, such as a Duron or a first generation T-bird, up to the Barton and XPs. Heat is an issue that should be closely monitored with any processor, as it can decrease the life expectancy. Newer processors are built to run at higher tempuratures, but there is always a limit to how hot it will run before it breaks.

Also, on a side note. Most new motherboards will also have a built in overheat alarm or compensation technology to save your proc. Even if the processor's overheat technology fails, there are usually other safe guards for those who have newer products.

Bug