Was it this thread?
Thanks.Originally Posted by ucode
The TDP rating is rated at base clocks (not turbo clocks which are opportunistic) and calculated by Intels in-house worse case scenario (only known to Intel). It doesn't include power viruses and is not the maximum power the CPU can use. And yes, it's for the whole CPU package.
Thanks. The build is gonna be for a 24/7 run time except for a weekly restart/reset/rest for about half a day.Originally Posted by chessmyantidrug
Your other thread wasn't explicitly about low-TDP CPUs, but it was definitely headed in this direction.
As has been stated, TDP is for stock clocks. Power consumption will change based on frequency and voltage. I don't think it's worth getting a low-TDP CPU. You might as well get a regular one and downclock and/or undervolt it.
I understand wanting to use as little power as possible, but I'm not sure this is the best way to go about it. The best way to save power is turning off your computer when not in use. As far as power consumption while in use, there's two schools of thought. You can have low-power components throughout at the expense of performance. This guarantees lower power consumption at all times. The other consideration is refusing to sacrifice performance so tasks get done as quickly as possible and the processor downclocks to save power when not in use. Either way, the greatest power savings will come when your system is off.
Where can these settings be changed?
If the CPU itself allows changes then the BIOS. If one or both of those options are missing / don't work, then it's a bit more involved.
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Yikes. Can I have any rough estimates at least so that I don't have to buy any other expensive equipment for measurement?
This meter on eBay looks cheap. Do you think it's reliable?
Typically, the TDP of CPUs can be used to say "hey, this CPU might pull as much as 35W under full load" (since your CPU's TDP is 35W). The reason why is, 35W is the Thermal Design Power. So, it's safe to assume the CPU could pull as much as 35W - or rather, generate as much as 35W of heat.
I interpreted Skylinestar's post as trying to help tubers. Hmm. Well, I guess he'll have to explain it.