New cruncher in town

[Tim Pro]

hey everyone, just joined the team

thought I'd post my specs:

Intel Q6600 2.4GHz
2GB RAM DDR2 800MHz
320GB HDD
running vista home premium x64

so far, when running boinc:
every core takes care of 1 WU so that's 4WU's at a time.
time to crunch depends, from 25 minutes, to 3hrs
And the core temperature stays at a nice 38°C

[PowerToTheUsers]

And the core temperature stays at a nice 38°C

What tool do you use to read the temperature? 38°C under load is very low.
Any plans on overclocking it?

[Tim Pro]

Hey

I have an MSi Mobo, so it came with the DualCoreCenter software which allows you to monitor voltages, temperatures, fan speeds etc.

I also installed Speedfan (4.32)

Note that 37°C is the cpu temperature (the one that can't go above 60°C according to intel), not the actual core temperature. Each core is now around 49°C.

I know it looks low, but I only bought the computer recently, so there's no dust yet which influences the temperature. I'm sure it'll go up over time.
Also, i got a case from coolermaster (Mystique 632) which provides a constant flow of air from the front to the back with 2 large fans.

Not planning to overclock it, as I don't really know much about that, and cause I don't see why i should, it's fast enough as it is

edit: system temperature is around 30°C (thanx to my coolermaster case)

[PowerToTheUsers]

Not planning to overclock it, as I don't really know much about that, and cause I don't see why i should, it's fast enough as it is

Most Q6600's are capable of 3.2GHz, so overclocking from 4*2.4GHz to 4*3.2GHz would increase your BOINC-output with 33% too

[Giorgio]

Most Q6600's are capable of 3.2GHz, so overclocking from 4*2.4GHz to 4*3.2GHz would increase your BOINC-output with 33% too

That's correct but when overclocking the Q6600 that much the standard cooling won't be sufficient. In that case I would recommend replacing it by something more 'heavy' like Zalman or Scythe.

Changing project will also help to boost the credits. Seti is not really "credits-friendly". When using Windows as OS I would recommend running QMC or RieselSieve to boost your credits (if boosting your credits is what you want).

Giorgio

[tutta55]

hey everyone, just joined the team

thought I'd post my specs:

Intel Q6600 2.4GHz
2GB RAM DDR2 800MHz
320GB HDD
running vista home premium x64

so far, when running boinc:
every core takes care of 1 WU so that's 4WU's at a time.
time to crunch depends, from 25 minutes, to 3hrs
And the core temperature stays at a nice 38°C

Nice weaponry you brought along to join us.

[UnderGod]

Welcome my fellow Q6600 owner
Have a nice time here on the forum and crunch that CPU RED

Greetz,
Q

[Tim Pro]

I'm not in it just for the credits,I also wanna find ET haha

I'll think about that overclocking

Edit: i was wondering if it's "bad" for your cpu to be running at 100% so often?

[Giorgio]

I'll think about that overclocking

Edit: i was wondering if it's "bad" for your cpu to be running at 100% so often?

As long as you make sure it is cooled sufficiently then there is no problem running it at 100% 24/24 7/7. I personally have CPU's which are already running like that for a couple of years without being offline for 1 single day.

Giorgio

[kdr_98]

Overclocking till 10% over it's normal rate is rather safe
since many mainbords like MSI can already setup this in the BIOS.

When your cpu is a constant 100% usage it's lifetime won't be much shorter I think. Since it runs in a constant cycle when it's doing 'nothing' it's executing the NOP command (No Operation). The newer mainboards use this to lower CPU speed , so that the system consumes less power (called underclocking).

The only thing that brings down the lifetime of your CPU is the temperature.
(Below 50° is certainly safe - higher depends on your hardware).
But if you use good coolers and have a good case flow it will be OK I think.