X4 Ray Tracing - Optimal CPU

[Ian Pellant]

Overclocking....

I'm applying OC to my old P4 3.6GHZ.

It lives in a Shuttle that has a liquid cooled heat pipe system.

Results so far:
No OC 200: 17:16 CPU temp + 0C
OC 210: 16:27 CPU temp +1C
OC 215: 16:03 CPU temp +1C

Becoming interesting. CPU is running at around 3.9GHz and the performance boost is noticeable.

Currently running a test at OC 220 (frequency boost by 10%)... fly or fry?

The CPU normally runs flat out at 71C. Intel throttles it down at around 90C (Those old Prescott processors were designed to run hot). Seems I have a lot more OC headroom.

Cheers.