[vox-tech] Safe to run 486dx2 w/o fan?

[Ryan]

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http://support.intel.com/support/processors/embedded/intel486/8005.htm
"The Intel 486DX2=AE microprocessor is specified for operation when Tc (T=
he=20
Case Temperature) is within range of 0 degrees C to 85 Degrees C. Tc may =
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measured in any environment to determine whether the Intel486DX2=20
microprocessor is within specified operating range. The case temperature=20
should be measured at the center of the top surface opposite the pins."

That's what, 150 F?


On Wednesday, January 30 2002 11:41 pm, Jeff Newmiller wrote:
> On Wed, 30 Jan 2002, Bill Broadley wrote:
> > On Tue, Jan 29, 2002 at 06:52:58AM -0800, Ryan wrote:
> > > I just took the fan off my 486DX2 66 tu use on my gfx card (the car=
d's
> > > fan developed an extreamly annoying buzz)
> > >
> > > Think the 486 will fry if I just slap some thermal grease and a
> > > heatsink on it?
> >
> > The specs are available afaik, just get a temp probe and measure
> > it yourself.  Airflow over the fins from the case could easily
> > make a factor of 10 difference.
>
> I don't think package surface temperature is useful for identifying
> problems... it can be 10 or 20 degrees C different than die temperature=
=2E
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