Not to jump on the "me too" bandwagon, but what *is* the normal processor operating temperature for a B&W G3? I have a 400 MHz B&W G3 running OS 9.2.2. The PSU fan runs fine. I'm at work right now and can't take a look at the case fan. When I check it, Gauge Pro continually shows my CPU processor core temperature at 47 C, topping out after several hours of use at 51-53 C. Is this normal? I didn't think it was and spent ten bucks on a PCI slot fan that hasn't done much to affect the processor temperature at all. In comparison, the G4 (Gigabit Ethernet) that I use at work runs between 6-9 C.
Now, I will say that I have 3 hard drives in the B&W case: an 80GB WD Caviar, a 6GB Quantum drive pulled from a dead Summer 2001 iMac, and the stock 9GB Quantum that came with the machine. The 6GB Quantum is on an ATA66 PCI Card, and I'm considering adding another spare drive in the case if it looks like I won't exceed the PSU limits, as the machine also has a Zip drive and the stock Apple DVD/CD-ROM drive (I have an external CD-R burner). If the case fan needs to be replaced (and after reading Will's post, I'm starting to panic about that a bit) where can they be had other than eBay, and how difficult are they to install? mws --- Matthew W. Schmeer email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> On 8/17/05 3:52 AM, Will S of [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent > Picked up a B&W G3 locally off Craig's list today. Prices on these > machines are way cheap right now if you don't have to pay shipping ;-) > Guy seemed nice checked it over carefully booted and ran well etc. This > evening after running for a while at home I notice the Power supply fan > is not running! Panic for a min before I realize it's running fine and > Gauge Pro in OS 9.x shows normal temps. Any chance the fan only comes > on when it reaches a certain temperature ? I know I'm dreaming but had > to ask ;-) Case fan is running . The power supply metal case is barely > warm inside the cpu case. The fan outlet on the back of the case is > warm feeling but not hot . There is no funny smell like burned out > power supply or anything. So if the fan isn't on auto temp control > perhaps I could clean or replace the fan before the power supply does > fry? This was bound to happen after I recently said I have never had to > replace a power supply in many years of use on another list. Will a PC > power supply fit if B&W parts are expensive? I've just got the machine > so haven't checked around yet. > Hello to the many names I've chatted with elsewhere over the years! > Will S > -- G-List is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Refurbished Drives | -- We have Apple Refurbished Monitors in stock! | & CDRWs on Sale! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> G-List list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/g-list.shtml> --> AOL users, remove "mailto:"; Send list messages to: <mailto:[email protected]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/g-list%40mail.maclaunch.com/> iPod Accessories for Less at 1-800-iPOD.COM Fast Delivery, Low Price, Good Deal www.1800ipod.com
