Ranger375

Ranger375

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Hey Gideon - I have and do use Linux - heck I use all of them - it really is hard to compare one to another - hardware makes such a difference - as well as what you do with your computer - business apps or really getting behind the curtain as to what makes this thing tick. I guess my position on all this is use what you like - and as long as it is done in fun then fight for your brand...have fun with it...and at the end of the day...it really is just a computer. <img src="smiles/Wink.

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I got into building mine too and overclocking - I still have the first one I built - OC'd the AMD Thunderbird - problem is when I start it up - the house lights dim, the windows rattle and the neighbors run outside to see where the jet is landing...too many fans me thinks! I love it though - well - what I can remember of it - old here too!

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So lets digress - this thread started out as a simple thank you for such a wonderful community... [quote]'Relax,' said the night man, 'We are programmed to receive. You can check-out any time you like, But you can never leave!'[/quote] it turned into - something about loosing your freedom... [quote]-sigh- You know, as a moderator *I* could go back and fix all my typos . . but who has taht kind of time.[/quote] ...then something about

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Jazzymjr - I didn't know there was anything before the Tandy 1000 - takes you back some though to think of these first computers. Do you know I still have my Tandy 1000 - I found it in the basement last night. I couldn't believe it!

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I just finished researching as well and I would say you more than likely do have thermal protection - of course it is dependent on the motherboard - the processors do have the thermal sensors but I can't find anything that says for sure the Compaq motherboard is setup to read them.

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Here is a link for the most comprehensive list I could find regarding Max. CPU Temps. - at these temps it isn't that you will destroy your CPU but things will sure get interesting to watch - like your computer freaking out. [link="http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/143/5"]WWW Link[/link] Kona0197 - Actually it isn't your CPU that controls the shutdown it is your motherboard. So the answer to your question depends on what motherboard you have.

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Dane - it is the one thing that has surprised me with Vista - it is very hard to break. I always try to break new operating systems as soon as possible to see how user defensive they are. Vista does hold its own. Now just get a couple of nagging issues resolved and I think in the end it will be solid. It does have a lot of bells and whistles that aren't business required by any means but as far as stability on a foundation basis it is good so far.

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