retired_jmathias

That should be 50 EUR.

retired_tinkfaeree

Wasted, really. In my household, I have both a 2.8 Ghz (mine) and my gf's 3.2 Ghz.

2.8 Ghz, running at 40° constantly, approx 2000-3000 rpms fanspeed.

3.2 Ghz, running at 55°-60° constantly, approx 4000-5000 rpms fanspeed.

So even though the fan is running and running (and it's an expensive one..), the CPU is heating up. Makes it 3-4 times louder than mine (with a standard CPU boxed fan).

Btw, I also checked serial number of the processors. It's the same one. It's just that the 3.2 Ghz one is running a different multiplier. ("Officially overclocked"). Imho, the little bit more speed isn't worth it, really.

retired_gouthami

I've got a Pentium 2.8. Lept getting a siren sound as the thing overheated. Took the cover off the case, still happened. So I increased the temperature that the alarm would kick in and I've had no further sirens. Probably not the ideal solution, but the noise was ruining my tactical genius.

retired_tinkfaeree

well, you obviously got a Pentium 2.8 of the "old generation" then. If it's the "top of the scale", it will get really hot.

retired_gouthami

Before anyone comments on my superb spelling effort, that last post should read "KEPT getting a siren sound."

retired_gouthami

Don't know which generation it is, but it's the one with the Hyper Threading Thingy. (I think that's the technical term, isn't it?)

retired_tinkfaeree

Sounds like a problem with the heat sink then. Or you were duped and your processor is some relabelled and overclocked pirated one.

retired_ms.jones55

Yes, kov, better bet on 2.8 thingy.

Those 3.0+ Prescotts are real hot and a mistake by Intel.

retired_jmathias

Anayway, I was thinking of 3.0 GHz processor. Not 3.2 GHz.

retired_jmathias

Worth taking into consideration.