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Unread 12-13-2001, 01:48 AM   #4
George
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Join Date: Sep 2001
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Well, I didn't get to upgrade to a 1Gig PIII
So still using my GlobalWin FNP08 HSF

I've been checking the cpu temp by touching the HSF. Most of the time it's cool but I could feel some heat. I mean, when the PC is off, it's cold.

Looking at the cpu activity (percent of cpu use), I noticed that it does rise to about 90+ percent for short periods of time then drops and stays at 0 frequently (idle?)
But during 3DMark200, the heat sink would grow quite warm fast.
I guess all this means is that I installed the HSF right (I applied Arctic SilverII).

Also I'm using an Enermax psu that has 2 fans. My case allows the psu to be mounted horizontally with one fan above the HSF- kinda' sucking and directly exhausting the heat.

So in conclusion, GlobalWin FNP08 is adequate with my pc's internal arrangement and the way I use my PC.
I guess it's when PCs are heavily used... as servers etc... that one would need a better HSF.
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