prsinger
07-20-2002, 09:06 AM
I had noticed the temps on my Tbird 1.4 slowly rising over a period of time. Still acceptable, but noticably higher. On this particular machine I don't do a lot of experimenting, so the HSF had been in place for at least six months, maybe more.
I had occasion to remove it the other day, and was astounded by what I saw! The dust accumulation was phenominal. As you can see in the links below, the airflow was significantly restricted, I'd guess around 50% ! I couldn't blow it out with a can of compressed air. I had to pick it out from between the fins. Unreal!
The moral of the story? Take your pick:
Clean your room
Quit smoking
Change your HSF and/or CPU weekly
Drink more beer
:toast:
Dirty Pictures (http://www.satcomserv.com/hsf_pictures.html)
I had occasion to remove it the other day, and was astounded by what I saw! The dust accumulation was phenominal. As you can see in the links below, the airflow was significantly restricted, I'd guess around 50% ! I couldn't blow it out with a can of compressed air. I had to pick it out from between the fins. Unreal!
The moral of the story? Take your pick:
Clean your room
Quit smoking
Change your HSF and/or CPU weekly
Drink more beer
:toast:
Dirty Pictures (http://www.satcomserv.com/hsf_pictures.html)