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Originally posted by vsp
Thank you, Tony. Now I will NEVER SLEEP AGAIN anywhere where there's a computer in the house. Yeeeeeegh!
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Not mentioned is that if the CPU was an Intel, then overheating only slows processor down; no damage. This function has been in all Intel CPUs as far back as the 486DX2-66 ; and maybe even longer.
However if an Athlon runs with heatsink disconnected, then Athlon will be toast within less than 5 seconds and usually also damages motherboard:
Hot Spot - How Modern Processors Cope With Heat Emergencies
Onboard temperature sensor only protects Athlons if heatsink is attached enough that CPU does not overheat quickly.
But this is irrelevant to your problem. In fact, running a system in a 100 degree F room is how one debugs a defective computer. 100 degree F is normal temperature for any properly functioning PC.