Computer Noob
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I was wondering if unlocking a cpu or gpu increases power consumption since I unlocked my cpu.
I have a x3 740 running at stock 3.00ghz. I unlocked it to a x4 40 running at 3.00ghz. It says that my x3 740 is a 95w cpu while it's unlocked it ranks slightly better than a x4 955 which is a 125w cpu. Does that change the amount of power needed to power it?
Here is another example.
If I unlocked a hd 6950 to a hd 6970 will the power needed to power a hd 6950 which is 200watts change to the power needed to power a hd 6970 which is 250watts?
Will it increase depending if its a gpu and cpu? or will there be no difference at all?
I have a x3 740 running at stock 3.00ghz. I unlocked it to a x4 40 running at 3.00ghz. It says that my x3 740 is a 95w cpu while it's unlocked it ranks slightly better than a x4 955 which is a 125w cpu. Does that change the amount of power needed to power it?
Here is another example.
If I unlocked a hd 6950 to a hd 6970 will the power needed to power a hd 6950 which is 200watts change to the power needed to power a hd 6970 which is 250watts?
Will it increase depending if its a gpu and cpu? or will there be no difference at all?