[mythtv-users] Power Heat Noise

[Per Åge Sørvik]

William Powers wrote:

> Tor Hovland wrote:
>
>>
>> The Thorton (model 10 with 256K L2 Cache) is even cooler than the
>> Thoroughbred (model 8)...
>
>
> Although this is undeniably a true statement in a relative sense, in 
> absolute terms, at 46.3 watts 'Typical' and 51.0 watts 'Maximum', the 
> 1800+ is a slightly lower power part than any of the model 10's w/ 
> 256k, especially as regards to max power.  If, however, you need more 
> computing power than the 1800+, then the model 10 w/ 256k is 
> definitely the way to go.
>
>> However, if you can get hold of a Thoroughbred XP1700+, it only requires
>> 44,9 W.
>
>
> Also very true. Unfortunately, when I was quietizing my system, I 
> couldn't find a 1700+ Thoroughbred anywhere.  The dozen or so places I 
> called that were advertising the 1700+ were all selling Palominos, 
> which is defintely not what you want.  But if you can find one, that 
> is definitely the coolest of the XP's.
>
Why not buy a Thorton XP 2000+ or so, and underclock it ?

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