Recent content by akhnaten4222000

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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    The only thing I am certain of in this regard is that the computer gets well into the OS boot process, and well past the BIOS POST process, before shutting down. I think my BIOS version may be old. I am going to try updating it too. Akh
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    The heatsink is a Cooler Master GeminII S with Arctic Silver 5 grease. The case is a Silverstone Sugo SG02B-F Black mATX Computer Case. The PSU is a Corsair TX850W. Overkill I know, but Best Buy is clearing them out right now for $90. :) Anyway the PSU fan is < 3/4 inch right above the top...
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    That is the best idea so far. Hopefully the PSU doesn't mind not seeing a fan. Akh
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    Can someone recommend a CPU temp monitoring program? I would be happy to post a screen cap for the non-believers. Akh
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    Perhaps you haven't read post #5?
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    OMG, I'm brain dead today. I have been running it just like this, with a 4-pin fan connected but outside the case (or sitting on top) and it runs great for hours. What was I thinking!?! Anyway, as soon as I remove the fan from the header and try to boot, Windows freaks and won't boot. Also...
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    I will try that and post an update. Thanks for the reply, Akh
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    fanless CPU under Windows 7

    I am trying to run Windows 7 on a PC with no CPU fan. Windows shuts down shortly after beginning to boot. I see the four dots but they do not get to the point of forming the Windows logo before the machine shuts down. I do not believe heat is an issue. I am using a Celeron e3300 on a MSI...