On Jan 28, 2006, at 8:09 PM, Chris Ribe wrote: > On the topic of thermal goo, how do I figure out if my P4 is > running at full speed? I've read that the P4 will automatically > slow itself if it gets too hot. Well, how am I to know if this is > happening? > > To avoid being laughed off the list, I won't mention what I am > currently using in lieu of thermal goo, but rest assured that it > would get me laughed off the list. >
If you are using *anything* except proper thermal-transfer grease I would suggest shutting down the machine RIGHT NOW to avoid possible damage. Do not fool around with anything but the proper material, the $1 or so you might save is not worth it. Also, be sure you clean off every possible trace of the "laugh- inducing" material, and be sure you apply the correct material properly (the most common mistake is to use too much). Like anything else thermal grease comes in different grades, the silver-bearing type is the best. DO NOT EVER use substitutes unless you want an expensive key fob. _______________________________________________ mythtv-users mailing list mythtv-users@mythtv.org http://mythtv.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/mythtv-users
