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AMD Athlon64 4000+ Underclocking

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the slowing-things-down dept.

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.'"

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  1. Low power AND low temperature is easy! by jebilbrey · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    PC Stats actually took this idea from me. I took the same processeor, unplugged the computer (to lower power consumption) and then stuck it in a freezer (to lower temperature). Wow! Also nil power consumption (the freezer uses some to keep it cool) and the temp is really low! Next I'm going to try this with my laptop because the bottom of it gets really hot!