Hot Chip... Or Not So Hot?
Having read this article ("Horror Story With A Good Ending": http://langa.com/newsletters/2005/2005-08-15.htm#5 ) I have to question something. Reader Fred Spector states "the only thing that troubles me is an overheating problem with the Athlon xp processor. Spinrite temporarily terminated operation a few times when the temperature reached 124 degrees +."
The athlon xp processors have a maximum operating range around 194 degrees Fahrenheit which is WELL above the 124 that he is experiencing. I question whether there is a thermal problem here or a programs settings problem. Just thought I would mention this as he might then decide to invest money into a non-existent problem.
Love the newsletter. Thanx for all the hard work. ---Tom Moore
Right you are, Tom. The published temperature range
of most Athlon XP processors is 32 to 194 degrees Fahrenheit. And it's always
best to explore free options before you start buying things.
There are a few additional factors to keep in mind, however: 1) some Athlon XP
processor models max out at 185F degrees (the original reader note didn't specify
which processor model number); 2) the onboard measurement systems can be pretty
inaccurate and can report temperatures that are lower than reality; and 3)
additional heat--- even within accepted ranges--- can reduce the life of a
processor.
It's also possible that he mistook hard drive
temperatures for the CPU temps: Many hard drives do max out at 120F or so.
In any case, it's always best to err on the side of caution. Yes, a reported CPU
temp of 124F degrees
probably doesn't imply a heat emergency, but it is higher than optimal and
should be addressed.
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