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Pyotr · 09-07-2004, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Praetor

Intel is just as succeptible to heat (im using a P4 to type this and it lags out to heat all the time) ... both are bad for (and with) heat and if cooling is cheap you might as well

Yeah, but the guy said AMDs actually BURN.

I've got an old P4 at home, and it too lags out totally. Can't play much.

Still, questions need answering.

**Praetor** · 09-07-2004, 03:06 PM

AMDs do burn but that only happens if (a) you're running without a HSF and (b) OCing and (c) running a crappy mobo (for which ive not yet encountered one that doesnt support autokilling) which is (a) stupid and (b) Intel has the same results without a HSF

Pyotr · 09-07-2004, 03:37 PM

I might actually remove the HSF and OC, just to see it happen. :p

**Praetor** · 09-07-2004, 05:40 PM

It wont. The mobo will kill the chip before that happens

kb1ghc · 09-07-2004, 07:35 PM

AMD's do burn, my friend fried multiple AMD's because he bought a whole bunch directly from AMD, (mobo, with processor and heatsink/fan, already on the mobo) and when the fan stopped, the processor fried, if your gonna get an AMD, make sure to get some SERIOUS cooling.

and if your gonna try linux, stay away from nvidia graphics cards, i know multiple people who have had problems with them on linux.

**Praetor** · 09-08-2004, 12:32 AM

Damn you're all about broad statements eh? ;P
1. Ive not found a mobo that doesnt have at least and alarm (most have autokill) for AMD cpus... if you can find one i'll have a look (dont forget the new heatbox on the street -- Prescott)

2. Many people have problems with linux and ati cards too -- many more than with nvidia at that.

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Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,943	It wont. The mobo will kill the chip before that happens __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

09-08-2004, 12:32 AM	#26 (permalink)
Praetor Administrator Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Age: 24 Posts: 19,943	Damn you're all about broad statements eh? ;P 1. Ive not found a mobo that doesnt have at least and alarm (most have autokill) for AMD cpus... if you can find one i'll have a look (dont forget the new heatbox on the street -- Prescott) 2. Many people have problems with linux and ati cards too -- many more than with nvidia at that. __________________ ASUS P5K Premium WiFi-AP, Q6600@3.7 / ASUS P5ND, E6400@3.8 4GB OCz Platinum XTC 8500 / 4GB CorsairXMS2 6400 5x500GB Seagate 7200.10 / 2x500 Seagate 7200.10 OCz 8800GTX 768MB @ 630/800 / 2x Galaxy 8800GT SLI

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09-07-2004, 03:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
Pyotr Gold Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 376	I might actually remove the HSF and OC, just to see it happen. :p

09-07-2004, 07:35 PM	#25 (permalink)
kb1ghc Silver Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 220	AMD's do burn, my friend fried multiple AMD's because he bought a whole bunch directly from AMD, (mobo, with processor and heatsink/fan, already on the mobo) and when the fan stopped, the processor fried, if your gonna get an AMD, make sure to get some SERIOUS cooling. and if your gonna try linux, stay away from nvidia graphics cards, i know multiple people who have had problems with them on linux.