Heat and Processor Performance
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Been reading the forums for a while now... decided to post a question of me own. ![:)]( ":)")
It's about the effect of heat on a processor's performance: namely, I know that all things equal, a colder processor performs better than a scalding hot one. Okay. How much better? Is the performance difference noticable between a P4 @ 40 degrees C versus one with the same clock at -10 degrees? Or is there even a difference?
I ask because I'm looking into vapor phase-change cooling for a future comp... I'm really impressed with the ease with which you can achieve ridiculously low temps. And water is almost mainstream now...
Anyhoo, thanks.
It's about the effect of heat on a processor's performance: namely, I know that all things equal, a colder processor performs better than a scalding hot one. Okay. How much better? Is the performance difference noticable between a P4 @ 40 degrees C versus one with the same clock at -10 degrees? Or is there even a difference?
I ask because I'm looking into vapor phase-change cooling for a future comp... I'm really impressed with the ease with which you can achieve ridiculously low temps. And water is almost mainstream now...
Anyhoo, thanks.
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Not neccessarily true in the case of the P4. It throttles down when the chip gets too hot. However, this does not occur until you reach somewhere around 60ish degrees from what I've read. Some have claimed 55 while some documents on Intel's website suggests 77C. But if you're below 55 degrees, there should be no difference in performance. Everything's regulated by the clock.
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