[mythtv-users] Which CPU/mobo for < $100?

[Harondel J. Sibble]

On 8 Oct 2003 at 15:01, Chad Vogelsong wrote:

> Also, I would stick to the Athlon XP's as the original Athlon's had some
> heat problems.  Basically, they run really hot with no thermal
> management.  If your cooling system is underpowered or it fails,
> good-bye CPU.  Although underclocking it may help.

That's actually a problem with the XP's and MP's also. If the heatsink comes 
off, bye-bye processor and likely motherboard and computer too, as they can 
flame up quite nicely......

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