What precautions should I take so that it doesn't cause problems? I would assume ample circulation in the back of the computer (which I think it will). The right side of the processor will sit against the desk under it and there is about a foot (12 inches) of clearence from the back of the computer to the wall.
2006-12-11 15:05:01 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Desktops
To add....I don't have the computer yet but by next week or so. Also, 9 times out of 10 the computer gets shut down at night.
2006-12-11 15:06:02 · update #1
Thanks for all the answers.
2006-12-11 15:17:47 · update #2
I don't remember where I read that but I "thought" I read that about the computer I will be getting. Maybe I'm mistaken. Thanks anyway.
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2006-12-11 15:19:24 · update #3
AMD proc's usually run fairly cool. The only CPU's that you would have to worry about overheating under normal circumstances (ie, no overclock, a normal case design, etc), are some of the high end Intel chips made on the NetBurst architecture (ie, Pentium 4EE and Pentium D 9xx). You should be just fine.
2006-12-11 15:16:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Make sure your case has ample ventilation and at the VERY least, one case fan on the back. More is recommended depending on the CPU and what else you have installed that generates heat (high end video card, multiple hard drives, etc). If you are really concerned you can opt for more expensive water cooling but in most case, air cooling should be sufficient. All vents on the case should be open and exposed and all cables and wires inside the case should be tied back for optimal air circulation inside the case.
Additional note: The reputation that AMDs got hotter than Intels dates back to the Athlon XP series when this actually was a problem. This is no longer the case with the Athlon64 series.
2006-12-11 15:18:23 · answer #2 · answered by anonfuture 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
AMD cpu's in general do not run hot enough to cause any problems. Most people that are having problems are overclocking or have other cooling issues (clogged or non-operational fans). I have used many AMD cpu's and have never had a problem with the cpu over-heating. I am currently running an Athlon64 with the stock heatsink and fan and the temp of my cpu is 42 degrees celsius, normal range and in no danger of over-heating. Where did you get your info about AMD's "running hot"?
2006-12-11 15:16:54 · answer #3 · answered by Leemo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you overclock it or have your computer under a couch I doubt you'll see any problems. If you're really worried about it, get an aftermarket heatsink/fan for your CPU (Zalmans are great) to put in place of the stock one. Good circulation and properly running fans will be fine.
2006-12-11 15:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All AMD vision processors that were installed in Toshibas between 2007 and 2011 run extremely hot.
2014-08-04 17:50:21 · answer #5 · answered by Meri Beth 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add more fans and a better heatsink for the processor...this will insure better heat dissipation.
I have 5 fans...
1. Blowing cold air in the front of the tower.
2. Blowing air over my CPU heatsink.
3. Blowing air over my Graphics card.
4. Blowing air out from the PSU & exhaust heat.
5. Blowing air out of the back of the tower to exhaust the heat.
2006-12-11 15:13:58 · answer #6 · answered by MUff1N 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋