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Old 01-20-2007, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Vodstok View Post
Believe it or not though, i was readin this weekend that the dual core systems are actually a bit more energy efficient, at least the processor is. Im sure it is relative, but it beats having 2 actual procs.
Yeah it's true. My C2D idles at about 33-35 degrees C. And that is just with the stock intel cooler.

I do have a big case with good airflow, but on the other hand there is the graphics card sitting not too far away, and it generates a fair amount of heat.
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