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<DIV> Hi Rick,
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<DIV>These are my Cube specs running flawlessly for almost 3 years:
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<DIV>Mac OS 10.4.10 | PowerLogix PowerForce 7447A Dual 1.7 GHz CPU + CHUD Tools v3.5.2 + NAP Settings ON* | 1.5 GB SDRAM | Samsung Spinpoint 7200 RPM 160 GB HDD [2 MB cache] | NVIDIA GeForce2 MX GPU [32 MB] + Spirica Extended Heatsink | Apple VRM + Spirica VRM Heatsink | Panasonic DL SuperDrive | Zalman ZM-OP1 Fan [7V] | Apple 17" LCD [ADC] | Apple iSight | Apple Pro Keyboard & Pro Mouse [black/original] | Harman/Kardon SoundSticks II | Griffin iMic [rev. B]
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<DIV>*CHUD Tools v3.5.2 software with NAP Settings ON will reduce overheating problems and does almost the same PowerLogix CPU Director software does (except for monitoring temperatures).
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<DIV>There is some controversy concerning the coolest GPUs for the Cubes using both VGA/ADC connectors but I'm pretty satisfied with mine, a NVIDIA GeForce2 MX pulled from a G4 tower.
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<DIV>LM<br><br>>>>rmansfield@mac.com 07/24/07 3:06 pm >>><br>If I can jump into the conversation here, let me ask about the <br>heating issue.<br><br>I've got a new-to-me Cube and would like to upgrade both the <br>processor and the video card. I've wondered if heat might be an issue <br>since I don't want to shorten the life of what is already a seven <br>year old computer.<br><br>What is the overall consensus  regarding the heat issue? Does it <br>matter? Are there any external means of keeping a Cube cooled?<br><br><br>Thanks,<br>Rick </DIV>
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