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Originally posted by warpath
the problem with turning it off via MBM is that the speed at which readings are measured is far too slow to effectively shut-down before heat death occurs.
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MBM is good for some cases, but useless if the cooling device (hsf, waterblock) falls off (which it won't, right?)
MBM may or may not work in all cases, since it's a software solution (it must be running, along with the OS). Also, there's an inefficiency factor in using processing power to monitor itself, but that's just a principle aspect.
The thermal switch looks like one of the best options, but it must be installed carefully.
Intel has a self-throttling device built right into the processor. AMD specs call for the mobo to immediately shut down.
Advantage, disadvantage. We need a throttling down solution for AMD, and it has to be a hardwire solution (i.e. a circuit).