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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:06 pm Post subject:

That's why I'm a TS fan. He speaks his mind.
I've worked with a few of the drivers around here, never Tony though.
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Bailey · Posted: Wed Mar 12, 2008 5:59 pm Post subject:

Thanks Anthony.
You just made me remember all of that ash and soot we went through in San Diego last year. It wouldn't surprise me if some of it is also clogging my computer.
Better get out the Dyson.
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Donovan · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 2:53 am Post subject:

This is great advice. It's amazing how we'll try all of this technical stuff and sometimes... it's just dirty.
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allensco · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 4:21 am Post subject:

It is great advice. I had the same problem with the main production machine at the radio station. It was giving me the same error. I shut it down, blew it out and just left the hood off (prod room is hot anyway). Put it back online and no more problems Wink

If you'll make it a habit, once a month, blow out your system, regardless if it's really clogged up or not. A clean machine is a happy machine Laugh

TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 5:38 am Post subject:

Let me chime in as well agreeing with the cleaning out of the system once in a while. After you do that, get the coils on your refrigerator.

One thing many users do in an attempt to cool a system is remove the case. That in fact reduces the cooling of most parts in the system since a properly designed case has airflow in mind. If you remove the case, you are removing that movement of air from input to output.

I don't think many of us do that since noise is always a consideration, but just in case.
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todd ellis · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 6:58 am Post subject:

you guys have convinced me! i'm taking my tower straight down to the car wash to hose it out really, really good. i might even spring for the hot wax.

be back online this afternoon.
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allensco · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 7:29 am Post subject:

TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:17 am Post subject:

Allen,
I almost made a disclaimer on your situation. I knew where you were coming from and there are always exceptions to the rule. If there is not good flow though the case to begin with, the added case helps none.

Many systems include a small application that can monitor your case temps, CPU temps, fan speed, etc... I recommend you include them on boot up so that you can receive alarms when you reach a certain temperature. You can also have it alarm for a low fan speed, so if a fan gets clogged up with cat hair and slows to 5 RPM, it will let you know.
These applications aren't always included on default, but are often available on a utilities CD that came with your system/motherboard.
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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:33 am Post subject:

Yoda117 · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 10:47 am Post subject:

this reminds me to take one of my systems and fix the cabling tonight (too long, I prefer it to be neater, especially when it restricts the proper seating of the chassis panels).

And this is why I love this site Smile

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todd ellis · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:05 am Post subject:

also, so i don't lose them, i keep my serial numbers stuck to the side of my computer with a very powerful magnet.
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TheVoiceOfBob · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 11:41 am Post subject:

That's an excellent plan Todd.

I also copy my hard drives and keep that copy in a safe place so I don't lose any critical data.

Here's an example of my latest copy.

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allensco · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:53 pm Post subject:

Great thread....geez, no wonder I love this place Wink

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Jeffrey Kafer · Posted: Thu Mar 13, 2008 12:55 pm Post subject:

It's all about atmosphere.
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