Pentium 955 Extreme One Hot Chip?
There are rumors floating around that Intel's new dual core Pentium 955 Extreme Edition processor has a heat problem. I can't confirm that. What I can note is that the combination of an Intel 955EE and Intel's current iteration of its D975XBX motherboard (which I assume constitutes the majority of CPU/MBD combos available to the press at this point) has a heat problem --an annoying one.
According to Intel's Desktop Utilities, the processor I have idles at 140 degrees and runs closer to 190 degrees, at which point it often shuts down. It also has a unexpected shut-down problem when left to idle for extended periods of time.
So far, Intel says the problem is the motherboard and heatsink/fan combination. It will be replacing those items for me, in theory at least, some time this week. At that point I'll be able to comment better on what's happening.
Stay tuned to TechNudge Live!
According to Intel's Desktop Utilities, the processor I have idles at 140 degrees and runs closer to 190 degrees, at which point it often shuts down. It also has a unexpected shut-down problem when left to idle for extended periods of time.
So far, Intel says the problem is the motherboard and heatsink/fan combination. It will be replacing those items for me, in theory at least, some time this week. At that point I'll be able to comment better on what's happening.
Stay tuned to TechNudge Live!
posted by Bill at 6:05 AM
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