9.04 / Boinc user question

[Steve Flynn]

On Tue, Apr 28, 2009 at 2:40 PM, R Kimber <richardkimber at btinternet.com> wrote:

> On my PC, prior to the upgrade, using Boinc added roughly 10 degrees C
> to the CPU temperatures.  Since the upgrade, Boinc adds about 22
> degrees C.

How are you measuring the temperature increase? From an external temp
probe, the BIOS readings or some lmsensors-like code?

The change in readings could be due to several things: the way in
which temps are calculated within your sensors code, the limits set
for the power-savings/fan speed, increased performance in the
scheduling system within the kernel meaning the BOINC code is getting
more cpu cycles, changes in the default nice values, lower system
workload meaning more time in user-space, etc.

To correct it you could always renice BOINC down to the nicest setting
if it's not already there, adjust the temps at which your fans
increase/decrease in speed, increase your cooling capacity, etc.

At the end of the day however, if your machine is not overheating is
it worth messing around? I presume you're just curious and don't have
an overheating issue.

-- 
Steve
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