What's the best way to Underclock?

[calvink]

What's the best way to Underclock? My goal is to reduce the amount of heat. Thanks.

 

[JetBlack69]

Get a motherboard that undervolts and drop the FSB. What CPU are you using? I assume the one in your sig. Try unlocking the multiplier and play with different settings.

 

[calvink]

Its actually for my 1U server, it is another XP 1700+ T-Bred A 0222. My server has been crashing about once every week, so i'm thinking that the problem might be heat.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Don't drop the clock then, add more cooling. What are you using for your HSF combo?

Also, if it isn't already, reverse the fan direction on the CPU (exhausting) - you should notice a nice 4-5 degree temperature delta. 😀

- M4H

 

[calvink]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Don't drop the clock then, add more cooling. What are you using for your HSF combo?

Also, if it isn't already, reverse the fan direction on the CPU (exhausting) - you should notice a nice 4-5 degree temperature delta. 😀

- M4H

Reverse the fan?
1U hs/fan

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

Originally posted by: calvink

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
Don't drop the clock then, add more cooling. What are you using for your HSF combo?

Also, if it isn't already, reverse the fan direction on the CPU (exhausting) - you should notice a nice 4-5 degree temperature delta. 😀

- M4H

Reverse the fan?
1U hs/fan

he meant delta as in the triangle....ie, change 😉

he meant take the fan off, flip it over, and then screw it back on so its blowing the other way...give it a shot, it might work for ya

can you check the tmperature in bios or something?

 

[wicktron]

Try undervoltaging instead. See if the CPU is stable at the rated speed at a lower voltage than what is specified.

 

[Soulkeeper]

i recommend lowering the mult as apposed to fsb if you can
unless u also wanna lower yur mem speed and undervolt it too but that might take mods

t-breds run good at low voltages it should be easy for you
have fun

also i agree with wixt0r, try running stock speeds at first at a lower voltage to see how low you can get it while still remaining stable

 

[ChampionAtTufshop]

yah
my 1700+ runs down to 1.3v at stock speed
i wouold have tried lower, but mobo didnt support any lower lol

 

[calvink]

i just found out my mobo doesn't let me play with the voltage or the multiplier.