[SLUG] Re:meeting

[David Webster]

Stephen O'Neill wrote:
> Bob Garrood wrote:
>> How about a discussion on underclocking ( a great way to help save 
>> the planet).  
>
> I like the idea of underclocking, but unfortunately I would need to 
> buy new hardware in order to be able to do so. Aside from the expense 
> I daresay that the negative environmental impact of not using my 
> machine until it died would outweigh the carbon benefit.
>
> But, it's a good thing to discuss and get information on. I do have a 
> couple of articles on underclocking in magazines at home which may 
> have information on the practicalities of implementation.
>
> Steve O
>
Have a look at the AMD Athlon64 processors.  They underclock from 2ghz 
to 1ghz when under a low load (aka most of the time).

Dave