[mythtv-users] OT: CPU temperatures

[William]

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> From: mythtv-users-bounces at mythtv.org 
> Slightly OT...
> In the quest for a quiet myth box, what temperature should 
> one hope to stay under for an athlon-xp (barton) 2500+?
> 
> I am using one of the older 'fan' style Zalmans coolers in 
> quiet mode (ie. fanmate turned right down). I've had the poor 
> thing flatout encoding mp3s for the last 30 hours or so. CPU 
> core temp sits at ~65 degrees

That temp is pretty much the top end of the safe zone. You should not have
problems but you may experience a shortened life if you power cycle often.
You may want to turn down the clock speed on the micro a notch or two just
to be safe. My preference is to keep the micro under 60C.