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.