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I actually applied an absolutely-final overkill solution to the noise&heat problem on my desktop - I run a full liquid cooling setup with a giant heatsink with three fans on it mounted fully outside the case. It's mounted on my desk. The noise is unnoticeable and cpu temp is 27C at idle, 60C at full burn.

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I wonder if some processors like prescot actually need to run hot

I wonder if some processors like prescot actually need to run hot

Generally speaking, no. Some are more tolerant of high temperatures, but that's it. And higher temperatures in general will degrade the processor over time.

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