Re: Computer cutting out?!

On 29 May, 12:38, Lister <f...@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
On Tue, 29 May 2007 11:12:36 +0100, Zomoniac

<the_proper_...@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

That or it's overheating.

It all feels cool, it's been in a box for 3 days. I've taken off the
side panel to give it air

Not that I'm an expert, but I was told that leaving the case off is a
bad idea

I used to always run mine with the case off. The temprature on the
processor was 10c cooler this way. Plus it was quieter than having 5
case fans.

.

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