[NTLUG:Discuss] is an AMD XP the same as a Celeron????

[Chris Cox]

Lance Simmons wrote:
> On Wed, May 28, 2003 at 02:26:19PM -0500, Bug Hunter wrote:
> 
>>  One thing to note. I've had AMD chips burn up when heat sink had
>>  problems.  I haven't had Intel chips do the same.
> 
> 
> On the other hand, AMD chips eliminate the need for using a space heater
> in your office during the winter.
> 

P4 and Xeons consume more power AFAIK.  Most of the heat on my
box comes from the PSU (it's a 475W PSU and it's beeing used).
I'm not saying that Athlons run cooler.... it's just pretty
negligible anymore.  The super-hot 12V rail is probably more
of an issue with Athlons.