Hey guys , whats the max safe temp for a Q6600 for 24/7 use??.....the thermal spec is 72c , soo is that the max safe temp for 24/7 use?
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Hey guys , whats the max safe temp for a Q6600 for 24/7 use??.....the thermal spec is 72c , soo is that the max safe temp for 24/7 use?
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er.....two conflicting statements their......need a 3rd person for the decider
![]() (i tend to agree more with gibs....if intel says the max is 72 , then under 72 is perfect , 80c is hot...but im sure intel dont rate the MAX at the true max?? , the true max is probably 3c higher?) |
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