<div dir="ltr">How a simple good question can turn into a long debate.<br><br>I think you need to study your needs along with the current technology.<br>Modern processors will not burn - they will reduce power consumption when they overheat.<br>
Also, modern CPUs utilize less power. There are new multicores that go as low to 75W. That translates to heat.<br>And third, you can invest in better cooling - a modest investment in a "gamers" cpu cooler, even water based, will go a long way keeping you number crunching at the highest possible speeds your CPU can provide. <br>
[And, you can ask many teenagers to help you setting up a "gamer" setup"]<br><br>Good luck<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 16, 2010 at 1:23 PM, Shimon Panfil <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:info@industrialphys.com">info@industrialphys.com</a>></span> wrote:<br>
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Hi folks,<br>
I'm looking for affordable workstation for heavy number crunching, not x86-64 multicore. It seems that multicore systems have problems with cooling (physically it is pretty clear). My current amd-64 4-core machine works fine only if less than 2 cores have 100% load. Rougly 2*100 work 20 min before temperature becomes high, 4*100 can last couple of minuts only. Last year I have already burned processor and do not want repeat the experience.<br>
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I'll be glad to know my options other than open the box and add fans or set air conditioner in my working place to very low temperature.<br><font color="#888888">
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