AMD Athlon64 4000+ Underclocking 286
Bios_Hakr writes "PC Stats is running an article on their experiences underclocking an AMD 4000+ processor. Their goal was to try and reduce the voltage requirements and lower the heat output. They benchmark using 3dMark01, 3dMark05, as well as SuperPi. From the article: 'This got us thinking though; what about under-clocking? Most modern processors and motherboards can just as easily run under a rated speed as it can run over... but is there a point to this? Well possibly.'"
next article (Score:5, Funny)
Easier solution: Just run windows (Score:5, Funny)
Microsoft operating systems and software accomplish this without all the work.
I know a way (Score:3, Funny)
Bragging rights... (Score:3, Funny)
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Re:Low power AND low temperature is easy! (Score:2, Funny)
Not a bad strategy, but it'd be much more efficient if you watercooled the CPU rather than aircooling it (which is what you effectively do when you put it in a freezer). Just take your case and place it in the bathtub (you can even soak in the bath with it if you want!). As far as lower power consumption goes, you'll notice a huge power spike for the first tenth of a second or so, but afterwards power consumption effectively drops to zero (along as your heart rate, if you're in the tub).
Just my $0.01999999974981
Re:Bragging rights... (Score:3, Funny)
No HD noise = easy (Score:1, Funny)