The past couple of days I've been breaking my skull against the seemingly endless stream of problems getting Ian and myself upgraded and stable. Computer-wise, that is. I've almost completely overhauled my computer, now running at 2.2 Ghz with just over a quarter terabyte of HD space (260 gigs.) It's fast enough, I guess. Meanwhile I've donated my old stuff to Ian, and for some inexplicable reason it seems to exhibit some of the most bizarre problems I've ever heard of.
Windows resizing on their own. The screen size expanding out for no reason. Stuff like that.
I assumed the problem was lack of power, so we got a new power supply for him. Nope. Still weird problems. So now I'm figuring it might be heat, since his CPU is running at over 60 degrees C. Since the thermostat is actually under the cpu, the core temperature is probably damn close or over the spec (85 degrees... celsius.) That's not good.
So I'll be donating my old-ass tower case and re-seat the HSF (Heatsink/Fan) and see if a cooler core makes a happier machine. The whole experience is just super frustrating.
Don't sweat it.
Posted by: Matt at June 25, 2003 04:38 AMsounds serious...wish i had some minor idea as to what you're talking about. but the beat goes on. sorry about tonight. that was weird...we'll do barneys tomorrow or something...my treat
Posted by: liz at June 25, 2003 01:02 AM