Power consumption differences? ( P200/Celeron/K6-2)

NaughtyusMaximus

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I'm looking into setting up a computer to play mp3s in my car. While I doubt that the CPU wattage will make a difference overall, I'm curious as to what draws the least power. I've got a few choices for what CPU to use in the system:

1) Celeron 300/333 (either or)
2) K6-2 450
3) Cyrix MII (PR rated 366)
4) P200MMX

I believe that the P200 should be the best choice, but my friend is looking to make a similar system for his car, and doesn't have the spare processors I do to use (so I'll most likely sell him the P200).
 

skypilot

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I believe the celerons will be the best choice, as they will run at 2.0v while the others all run about 2.3 i think.
 

AA0

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cyrix is definitely out, and the celeron obviously is going to take less power then the k6-2, just given the clock speed it runs at.
 

NaughtyusMaximus

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Keep in mind though, that since all the computer is going to be doing is playing mp3s, I could easily underclock without seeing a difference...