Quote from: notlist3d on November 29, 2015, 11:20:54 PM

Quote from: RichBC on November 29, 2015, 06:19:32 PM

Quote from: ngzhang on November 29, 2015, 12:53:50 PM

Quote from: RichBC on November 29, 2015, 09:07:17 AM

From what you have said am I right in thinking that it is not correct that the "chip needs to run at 75C for optimal efficiency" but more that 75c is the Max temperature?

Rich

For safty, we test it under ~ 85C, okey for some days. But ~90C is not good.

For performance, we find ~65-70C maybe better for both performance and efficiency.

ng

Sorry to be a pain but can I seek further clarification. Understand about not wanting 85-90C but are you saying that the chips are better at 65-70C than they would be at say 45-50C ?

Rich

That is what he put. If it's long term... not sure. He has put they are working on optimizing on certain things I would guess this is in it as looking for best performance and efficiency.

I don't think you going to get all the answers you want today, but it's good to see we have a dev reading up. Likely the key to alot including best operation speed and running temperature are in the "smart speed". Which is still pretty new and were still learning about, and it sounds like it's still being optimized.

Yes I read what it say's but still uncertain if that is what was meant, but will leave it for now...

My concern

is that if the chips require a working temperature as opposed to cooler is better with no bottom limit, then it may make undervolting and downclocking difficult if this temperature range cannot be reached at lower voltages & clock rates?

Anyway good to have ng active on the thread and to hear that they are working on further optimisation of the code. I look forward to further updates.

Rich