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Old 07-13-2001, 05:35 PM   #1
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Post Holy celcius batman it says 75 degrees.

Okay i checked the shutdown temp for my bios and it said 75 degrees celcius now wouldn't my processor be fried before it shut down. Is it okay to lower that a little and what should i lower it to? (is 60 or 65 okay)

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Old 07-14-2001, 08:31 AM   #2
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Your processor will be fried if it stays over 95°C for more than a few seconds. 75°C is a good shutdown temp. If it stays over 75 for a few minutes your processor may be damaged.

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