Re: [K12OSN] cheapy CPU upgrade

["Terrell Prude', Jr." <microman cmosnetworks com>]

Actually, they do need them.  Any CPU beyond an 80486DX-33 needs at 
least a heatsink, and any Intel or AMD CPU beyond 200MHz definitely 
needs a heatsink/fan combination.  The VIA C3's and Transmeta's can get 
away with a really big heatsink alone, but not those from Intel and AMD.

Remember, those older chips used a larger die size per transistor, and 
thus generated more heat, than if that same Celeron-366 were to use the 
current 0.13 micron process of today.  I've seen other vendors selling 
new Athlon and P4 CPUs that also will not warranty them unless you buy a 
heatsink/fan and install it right, so these folks aren't unique in that 
regard.  It would indeed be interesting to see their heatsink prices, 
though.

And yes, it would make for one heck of a thin client.  All you need is a 
toaster oven.  :-)

--TP

Jeff Kinz wrote:

> I'm skeptical of these CPU's. This site claims to only sell NEW units
> and these processors have been out of production for at least three
> years.  The there is the warranty catch, QUOTE:
> ################################################################################
> VERY IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING OUR RETURN POLICY ON CPU'S: Please note
> that all processors may be returned only for defective exchange. You
> must purchase a compatible heatsink and fan on the same order as the
> processor in order to preserve your warranty or exchange privilege. We
> are not able to accept returns for refunds on processors under any
> circumstances.
> ###############################################################################
>
> Dunno how much they for want heatsinks/fans (Especially since these cpus
> shouldn't need them.)
>
>