View Full Version : Mach I + Canterwood
Malves
12-13-2003, 04:44 PM
Well, I ordered a Mach I and just found out about the issues it has with the P4C800 Deluxe (reset holding). I have one of these.:(
My question is: If I start the system @ stock speeds, will it damage my CPU if running it while the evaporator is still starting to cool down?
I wanna know this cause I was thinking on booting @ stock and then overclock w/ ClockGen to desired settings: like gaming, benching, etc. Since who needs 3+Ghz for Internet browsing!:D
Slickthellama
12-13-2003, 05:17 PM
i need 3.25GHZ for internet browsing and solitaire.
NaHeMiA
12-13-2003, 09:30 PM
No it wont really damage your cpu...the p4 will throttle but its not too healthy
Id suggest getting a second psu (can get a used one for $20) and then you can first start your mk1 (shorting 2pins on molex) and then you can start your system as soon as the unit gets cold.
Slickthellama
12-13-2003, 10:19 PM
there is no way you can kill a cpu if you havent changed the voltage PERIOD.
Maxprime
12-14-2003, 12:17 AM
First of all - I have an 875P w/ a Mach I - using it w/ an outside power supply is great, no problems.
Secondly, in case you don't - the chip won't be damaged @ stock voltage or near it - but at crazy voltages you may have issues. I would suggest against it.
Malves
12-14-2003, 07:21 AM
Man, that sux! :( I really didn't wanna have to deal w/ 2 PSU's and getting a Mk II is out of the question. I wish Asus had a solution for this thing, but I think that's a Canterwood/Springdale problem, not the board itself.
I think I'll either cancel the Mk I or sell my P4C800+2.4C and go back to a NF7+2500.