[Novalug] computer stopping, for no observable reason (that I know of).

[Dan Arico]

On Sunday 27 January 2008 11:57, Nino Pereira wrote:

> Now, the machine has been up for 30 minutes or so, and seems to be
> doing well. Therefore, I surmise that there's a thermal cutoff, on
> the chip or the power supply or elsewhere (or everywhere it matters).
>
> Any comments? Is there some secret file that keeps track of mysterious
> problems like these? the temperature? And, is it better to keep the
> case open than closing it? What about adding some more fans (I have
> lots, and they work on 110 V so that they don't load the power supply)?

My first guess is the CPU overheated causing a shutdown. More fans would 
certainly help.

A side issue is the question of how hot you drive(s) are getting. While it 
won't normally cause an immediate shutdown, excessive heat will certainly 
shorten drive life significantly.

Dan Arico

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