Running processor without proper cooling?

[Yza]

I have a slot-a athlon 500 thats been overclocked since last december to 750 1/2 l2 cache.

Anyways I just noticed bad system crashs like .. it was overheating. this is over a span of a month.. So I check out my heatsink turns out the clips where worn out..

Anyways I got more thermal paste and zip ties holding it together right now, Ordering a new heatsink/fan as we speak.

I was just woundering Do you think I damaged my processor in anyway?
IT seems to be running fine now.

Oh yeah, what do you recommend for a slot-a heatsink/fan combo?

thanks ct

 

[dude]

I doubt you ruined your processor. They are pretty hardy.

You can use any PII coolers for your SlotA athlons.

 

[Yza]

yeah i was worried about system.. damage everything seems to be working A OK!

Just need to order a new heatsink fan combo...

 

[apoppin]

You may have shortened your processor's life somewhat. It depends on how badly overheated it was. Next time, check the processor when your system first crashes.

Or better yet, install a temperature monitoring system (like Motherboard Monitor). If you have any doubts right now about proper CPU temperature, return to default until you get your new HS.

 

[IaPuP]

Running a CPU for an extended period (greater than a minute) over its aboslute maximum rated voltage and/or temperature can affect the long-term reliability and can also decrease the frequency overhead of the CPU (overclockability).

I accidentally ran a celeron 300a with 3.0V for about 45 seconds. Proir, it could reach 504MHz at 2.1V. Afterwards, I needed 2.1V just to reach 428.

Eric

 

[bolomite]

ThermalTake's Golden Orb is pretty decent for the slot-A Athlons. I'm using one now, my 650 runs at 850 w/ a GFD and 1.85V.