I have thought the same thing. My first suggestion is to buy a heatsink for a PC with an included fan (much better cooling capacity). I have purchased a couple of these from Global Micro and they include double sided thermal tape so you can attach them to almost any cpu (they also include a power supply adapter). My second suggestion is to get an actual 040 heatsink. I have a link at work to a place that sells them. I will put it out when I get a chance.
Derek >Hi, >I have a Rocket Stage II... the CPU (040 40Mhz) does not have a heat-sink on >it... should it have? I have been using it without one so far... not very >much, as I haven't found a proper use for it yet. After being 'up' for an >hour or two, it seems to stop working, and I have been wondering if this is >the CPU overheating... > >If it should have a heatsink, has anyone got any advice on what to buy... >dimensions, type, make, etc. (and if in UK, which shop is likely to have >them)?? > >I have had a look at two electrical components websites (Maplin and RS >Online), and can't seem to find anything with the dimensions of the 040 chip >(measured crudely with a ruler)... > >Mike -- Rocketeer is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Save on Mac software -- Shop Software Outlet.com <http://lowendmac.com/ad/software.outlet.html> Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Rocketeer list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/rocketeer.html> 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/rocketeer%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Macintosh? Get free email and more at Applelinks! <http://www.applelinks.com>
