Re: OT: WD-40

[George Bonser <george@shorelink.com>]

I think I remember that there was a set6x86 package that set some CPU
registers on the Cyrix processors and made them run cooler.


On Sat, 14 Oct 2000, Christopher Mosley wrote:

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> I've been having terrible problems with xwindow crashes, screen
> distortion, ibm mouse port and serial ports. In desperation I squirted 
> a little WD-40 on the cpu fan, well all the problems went away. 
> I'm using a cyrix 686 233 MII, seems quite sensitive to a slight
> decrease in fan speed (increase in temperature). Any suggestions
> for a good cpu fan ,other cooling methods or any tips. Are there
> any comparable cpu's compatible with a bios from a couple of years ago,
> that use just a heat sink?  
>                                                           Thanks
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