Re: Will SETI@home roast my CPU?

On Sep 30, 5:51 am, "Mark Conroe" <markcon...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"macruzq" <macr...@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
What about all this?I understand that computers are tested and
designed to work at full
100% for long periods of time so, what is the problem? Is it really so
bad? Can my CPU be burned severely? I am seeking for the opinion of
most experienced users of SETI software.

Desktop CPUs can handle this no problem, as they have decent cooling.
Laptops, on the other hand, can have major problems. My PII 400 PC has
been doing S@H since 1999 24/7 with no issues. My other computer, a
Mac Mini (yes, although Apple calls it a desktop machine, it really is a
laptop in a box) gets very hot - the CPU reaches 94 C (room temp 17 C).
It is only 6 C from its maximum rated temp of 100 C (Intel specs).

Thank you very much for your support, I really appreciate it.
So, the conclusion for all this is: the overheating produced for
running SETI@home does not damage CPU as long as it has a proper
cooling system. And all previous comments about roasted CPUs are just
"Urban legends"
Any more comments?

Regards,

Marco

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