Recent content by Highrollr

Thanks, Pyro!

I'm looking into building my dad a newer computer for Christmas. Does anyone have a recommendation for a relatively low-cost motherboard? Performance is less of an issue for him. I already have an Athlon XP 2800 and some PC133 lying around and I'd like to use those if possible. Thanks for the help!

I've got a couple related questions: What's a normal running temperature for an Athlon 1.3GHz? How hot can an Athlon get without risk of damage? Thanks for the info guys. :) -HR

I'm installing a new heatsink on my KK266, I can get the clamp to fit fine on one side, but when I try to press it down and lock it on the other side, the latch hits a good 2-3mm too close to the processor, and I can't get it to go over the lug. Any suggestions? Thanks for the help. :) -HR

Thanks for the advice guys. That would work even with the missing lug?

Here's the deal: I snapped off one of the lugs that the CPU heatsink clip holds onto on my KK266. It was one of the center ones, so I need a heatsink that either clips onto the lugs on the edges or uses those four holes around the processor. I think a Swiftech MC462 would work, but I really...