[mythtv-users] Power to the Masses (CPU Power that is) - LONG!!

[Anthony Vito]

> Chips hate Heat.
> Heat must be Moved Away.
> Moving lots of Heat makes Noise, or costs a Lot, or is Esoteric.
> Noise is Incompatible with watching TV (unless you're watching MTV).
> P4 chips make Lots of Heat.
> AMD chips make less Heat (nowadays).

Mobile AMD chips make even less heat ;)

I'm currently running a mobile 2800 at 1.3 volts. I got one of those
huge heat sinks with a 70mm fan and took off the fan. I have a 120mm
fan running at 7 volts attached to the cover the micro atx case,
pulling air in the vent over the CPU. Dead silent, works like a charm.


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Anthony Vito
anthony.vito at gmail.com