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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. next article by Arctic+Dragon · · Score: 5, Funny

    Their next article: how to remove 2 cylinders from your Ferrari's V12 engine.

  2. Easier solution: Just run windows by carcosa30 · · Score: 4, Funny
    Most modern processors and motherboards can just as easily run under a rated speed as it can run over...


    Microsoft operating systems and software accomplish this without all the work.
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