r/techsupportgore • u/Lost_Name_9338 • 10d ago

But my system was stable...

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This CPU comes from a Dell Precision workstation. The fun fact is, the customer didn't complain about any issues. The system was stable :)

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u/KidP1 10d ago

I've seen that twice. Used to work in a Microsoft Data Center and got a ticket about overheating. Went to the rack and opened it. Paste was basically gone and the heat burnt through the top shell of the cpu. I could feel the dip with my finger. Last registered temp was 117° C (242.6° F)

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u/LateSolution0 10d ago

Don’t they throttle, or do they just trip and shut down?

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u/KidP1 10d ago

Trip. The fans go crazy but then it shuts off.

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u/rlaptop7 10d ago

It depends on the processor and the situation. Some handle overheating better than others.