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How many mins can you run a PC without CPU cooling (fans or otherwise)

  • 0 mins, NEVER DO THIS

    Votes: 161 87%

  • 1-5 mins, long enough to see if it boots and gets to the BIOS screen and look around

    Votes: 17 9.1%

  • 5-10 mins, long enough for multiple boots and BIOS settings

    Votes: 0 0%

  • 10-15 mins, long enough to leave it running and see what happens

    Votes: 0 0%

  • 15-45 min, long enough to install the OS (Win 7 Ultimate 64 bit)

    Votes: 8 4.3%
  • Total voters
    186
  • Poll closed .
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