Re: 3D Screensavers Cause Hardware Damage!
From: Bob I (birelan_at_yahoo.com)
Date: 07/02/04
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Date: Fri, 02 Jul 2004 12:20:18 -0500
Sorry, but this is a complete hoax.
Zaman wrote:
> My advice to you: DON'T USE THEM UNLESS YOU WANT YOUR SYSTEM TO CRASH!
>
> Through a long and costly process of puzzling hardware failures I
> figured out that the dasteredly 3D screensaver that I had so proudly
> configured to appear on my screen burnt out my CPU and resulted in a
> confusing hunt for the problem.
>
> It is hard to believe but do the following to see what I mean. Open
> Windows Task Manager and monitor your CPU usage. Then activate any
> screensaver other the 3D ones listed. Wait for a minute or two and
> look at your CPU usage. The usage of this type of screensaver barely
> registers.
>
> Then switch to one of the 3D screensavers and do the same. The CPU
> usage shoots up to a solid 100%!!!! Yes you are saving your screen but
> your CPU is bound to overheat after a while no matter what kind of fan
> you are using. My computer kept freezing and I couldn't figure out
> what was going on. After a while CPU gave out and could no longer boot
> up.
>
> I am wondering if this can be substantiated by independent testing.
> Any comments? If I am correct about this, I believe Microsoft is
> liable. I wonder how many other poor saps got screwed without knowing
> what happened.
>
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