Would I be running a risk if I.........

[Vega]

run my brand new Athlon 1800 without a heatsink and fan? I have all my parts ready for my new setup except the hsf. Im debating whether or not I should wait for it in the mail.........


-Vega

 

[kranky]

If there's even a 1% chance of burning up your CPU, why would you take the chance?

 

[Vega]

thats what I wanna know, if there is "risk" involved.

 

[DN]

With an AMD cpu, it's a GIVEN that you'll damage it, it way beyond just a risk..

 

[HappyPuppy]

Your post is a joke, right? You're just kidding, aren't you? You're just trying to get a reaction, I hope.

But, if you're not joking, then the answer is no, don't run it without a HSF. It will fry.

 

[Yossarian]

If you're gonna run your CPU without a heatsink, order another one so it arrives when your HS does. You'll need it.

 

[Comp625]

Heh your CPU will fry almost instantly, without at least a heatsink on it. We are not in the good ol days of 5x86 chips like the AMD K6-2s and Cyrixs that didn't need a HS/F.

 

[ChrisIsBored]

bye bye CPU

 

[jcmkk]

It'll cost you double time. First for a new CPU, and second for the hospital bills that you will have when you check to see if the core is hot and burn the skin off your finger.