1. Don't put a P4 Prescott CPU in an SFF case
2. Don't leave cables loose, especially with IDE cables
3. If possible, use a case fan or 2
4. NEVER do all of the above. As I type this, there's a little PC sitting next to me which I'm stress testing. It is a P4 Prescott 3.0GHz, with an Antec NSK1380 case, NO case fans whatsoever, and the cables are all in a birds nest. The outside of the case is currently too hot to touch and the CPU is hitting 85°C with the fan at max speed (3200RPM).
I actually put this together. It's my new way of stress testing re-capped motherboards. Not only do I hammer the CPU for a few days, but I now do it in an SFF case with no ventilation
2. Don't leave cables loose, especially with IDE cables
3. If possible, use a case fan or 2
4. NEVER do all of the above. As I type this, there's a little PC sitting next to me which I'm stress testing. It is a P4 Prescott 3.0GHz, with an Antec NSK1380 case, NO case fans whatsoever, and the cables are all in a birds nest. The outside of the case is currently too hot to touch and the CPU is hitting 85°C with the fan at max speed (3200RPM).
I actually put this together. It's my new way of stress testing re-capped motherboards. Not only do I hammer the CPU for a few days, but I now do it in an SFF case with no ventilation
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