[G5] G5 June 2004 dual 2.0 Processor problem

[Eric Volker]

On Sep 24, 2008, at 10:23 PM, Eric Volker wrote:
> Ryan, sorry for the late reply. I did some testing with my dual 1.8  
> G5 and had some interesting results. Firstly, my CPU temps after  
> some video encoding were much higher than yours, reaching 72 C on  
> CPU A. However, my memory controller heatsink never broke 60 C, so  
> I'm highly inclined to think that that's where your problem lies.  
> Aside from dust and poor circulation in the case, the only other  
> thing I can think of is that the heatsink is mounted improperly or  
> has too much or too little thermal paste on it. Unfortunately, I  
> don't know exactly where that heatsink is, so I can't guide you on  
> that issue. I tried googling up a location, and instead got  
> instructions on how to partially disassemble a G5. Here's that link:
>
> http://www.hatsuon.net/macstuff/G5_TAKE_APART/Disassemble_G5_DP_2Ghz.html
>
> Unfortunately, it doesn't specifically address the location of the  
> memory controller. Or at least I couldn't find it. Good luck!
>
> Eric
>

And, duh, sorry for calling you Ryan. I've been sending out way too  
many emails lately. Please forgive my slip up.

Eric
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