Re: Computer turns on and then just dies

On Fri, 6 Dec 2024 16:46:59 -0600, VanguardLH wrote:

> If you were to run Prime95 for a while, the CPU would go way up in temp.
> you'll probably run up closer to 80C at which point the CPU may throttle
> itself (gets slower) to protect itself.

I ran Prime95 for an hour. Highest temperature (according to CoreTemp)
was 48°C.
 
> Your mobo has an FM1 socket for the CPU.  Don't know which AMD CPU is in
> your socket, but likely it has an operating temperature range up to 95C.

Paul's got a better memory than you; I mentioned the CPU. ;-)

AMD A8-3870 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics

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