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The other day I came across an overheating quad-core PC where, at first glance, everything seemed to be OK.
The system was built around a Q6600 Intel quad-core CPU and was running on the standard air cooler. After a few minutes of being switched on the temperature warning alarm kicked in and stayed on. A trip into the PC health menu in the BIOS showed that the alarm was being triggered at 80°C/176°F and was set to shut down at 90°C/176°F. The temperature was hovering at the 80°C/176°F mark. This had just started happening the other day according to the owner.
I whipped the side off the system and came across quite a bit of dust. I’ve seen far more in a PC so didn’t think that this was the cause. I switched the system on to confirm that the fans were working OK and they were. However, when I touched the heatsink […]

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The PC Doctor wrote an intriguing post today on
Here’s a little taster
For those of you interested in Windows 7, here is the confirmed listing of editions that will be available from Microsoft:

Windows 7 Starter Edition (aimed at emerging markets)
Windows 7 Home Basic (aimed at emerging markets)
Windows 7 Home Premium (primary home edition)
Windows 7 Professional (primary business edition)
Windows 7 Ultimate (for consumers who wants everything)
Windows 7 Enterprise (volume license only)

There are also K, N and KN flavors to satisfy Microsoft’s legal obligations.

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