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big j · 05-31-2000, 10:37 AM

Now that I've built my 1st, (Athlon 700, Asus K7M mobo, 128MB PC100 RAM)and it's working like a dream, I wonder about the heat.
The CPU heatsink/fan are working fine, and I've put in an additional case fan in. But, the CPU seems to run itself with a lot of heat and power.
Is it wise to keep this machine on all the time like I did with my old MMX 166? Or am I running the risk of damage to the CPU, mobo or both?
What's the general wisdom on shutting down daily versus running constantly?
Thanks

05-31-2000, 10:37 AM	#1
big j Member (4 bit) Join Date: May 2000 Location: los angeles, ca, usa Posts: 9	Now that I've built my 1st, (Athlon 700, Asus K7M mobo, 128MB PC100 RAM)and it's working like a dream, I wonder about the heat. The CPU heatsink/fan are working fine, and I've put in an additional case fan in. But, the CPU seems to run itself with a lot of heat and power. Is it wise to keep this machine on all the time like I did with my old MMX 166? Or am I running the risk of damage to the CPU, mobo or both? What's the general wisdom on shutting down daily versus running constantly? Thanks