Overclocker upgrade - Revision history

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Recipe: Add the bulk recipes. Delete the non-working picture.

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	== Recipe ==		== Recipe ==
	{{Grid/Crafting Table		{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A1=~~Cooling~~ Cell\|B1=~~Cooling~~ Cell\|C1=~~Cooling~~ Cell		\|A2=10k Coolant Cell\|B2=10k Coolant Cell\|C2=10k Coolant Cell
	\|A2=Insulated Copper Cable\|B2=Electronic Circuit\|C2=Insulated Copper Cable		\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
	\|A3=\|B3=\|C3=		\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=2\|nobreak=y}}
	\|Output=Overclocker ~~upgrade~~\|OA=2\|nobreak=y		{{Grid/Crafting Table
	}}		\|A2=30k Coolant Cell\|B2=30k Coolant Cell\|C2=30k Coolant Cell
			\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
	~~[[Image:upgradedmachine.png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~A {{Gin~~\|~~Macerator}} with an '''~~Overclocker Upgrade~~''', two {{Gin~~\|~~Transformer Upgrade}}s, and an {{Gin\|Energy Storage Upgrade~~}}]]		\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=6\|nobreak=y}}
			{{Grid/Crafting Table
			\|A2=60k Coolant Cell\|B2=60k Coolant Cell\|C2=60k Coolant Cell
			\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
			\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=12}}

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

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	\|Output=Overclocker upgrade		\|Output=Overclocker upgrade\|OA=2\|nobreak=y
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2018-12-06T22:48:28Z

Fixed Incorrect Values

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	=== Examples ===		=== Examples ===
	A standard [[Macerator]] draws 2 EU/t, takes 20 seconds per grind and stores ~~625~~ EU.		A standard [[Macerator]] draws 2 EU/t, takes 15 seconds per grind and stores 1,200 EU.

	Five Overclocker Upgrades are a great start. With 5 Overclocker Upgrades,, your [[Macerator]] draws 21 EU/t (which can be supplied by a single [[BatBox]]) and completes each grind in 3.5 seconds instead of 20!		Five Overclocker Upgrades are a great start. With 5 Overclocker Upgrades,, your [[Macerator]] draws 21 EU/t (which can be supplied by a single [[BatBox]]) and completes each grind in 2.5 seconds instead of 15!

	With 8 Overclocker Upgrades, your [[Macerator]] draws 85.9 EU/t and completes each operation in ~~almost~~ a second. You can still run this with tin cable but you'll need three [[BatBox]]es in parallel to supply the power. Alternatively, you can put in one {{Gin\|Transformer upgrade}} (which allows 128 EU/t) and use a [[CESU]] to power. Use [[Copper Cable]] or better!		With 8 Overclocker Upgrades, your [[Macerator]] draws 85.9 EU/t and completes each operation in 0.9 seconds, just under a second! You can still run this with tin cable but you'll need three [[BatBox]]es in parallel to supply the power. Alternatively, you can put in one {{Gin\|Transformer upgrade}} (which allows 128 EU/t) and use a [[CESU]] to power. Use [[Copper Cable]] or better!

	As you put in more Overclocker Upgrades, the power requirements keep going up. 11 Overclocker Upgrades require 352 EU/t which would require 11 [[BatBox]]es or 3 [[CESU]]s to drive. My suggestion is to put 3 [[Transformer upgrade]]s in each machine early, and then upgrade to [[MFE]]s and [[MFSU]]s any time you're ready.		As you put in more Overclocker Upgrades, the power requirements keep going up. 11 Overclocker Upgrades require 352 EU/t which would require 11 [[BatBox]]es or 3 [[CESU]]s to drive. My suggestion is to put 3 [[Transformer upgrade]]s in each machine early, and then upgrade to [[MFE]]s and [[MFSU]]s any time you're ready.

QtheConqueror: Added Info Box

2018-12-06T22:37:10Z

Added Info Box

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	{{Experimental}}		{{Experimental}}

	~~[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|thumb\|A~~ {{~~Gin~~\|~~Macerator}} with an '''Overclocker~~ Upgrade~~''', two {{Gin~~\|~~Transformer Upgrade}}s, and an {{Gin~~\|~~Energy Storage Upgrade~~}}]]		{{Infobox
			\|type=Upgrade
			\|eu_use=160%
			\|optime=70%
			\|id=upgrade@0
			}}

	'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.		'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.
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			[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|thumb\|A {{Gin\|Macerator}} with an '''Overclocker Upgrade''', two {{Gin\|Transformer Upgrade}}s, and an {{Gin\|Energy Storage Upgrade}}]]

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==

Mindhack at 13:58, 9 January 2018

2018-01-09T13:58:21Z

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	{{Experimental}}		{{Experimental}}

	[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|~~Thumb~~\|A {{Gin\|Macerator}} with an Overclocker Upgrade, two Transformer ~~Upgrades~~, and a Storage Upgrade]]		[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|thumb\|A {{Gin\|Macerator}} with an '''Overclocker Upgrade''', two {{Gin\|Transformer Upgrade}}s, and an {{Gin\|Energy Storage Upgrade}}]]

	'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.		'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.
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	== Usage ==		== Usage ==
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	Overclocker Upgrades decrease a machine's energy efficiency, increasing EU use per operation. This is roughly a 12% increase in energy per operation per upgrade:		Overclocker Upgrades decrease a machine's energy efficiency, increasing EU use per operation. This is roughly a 12% increase in energy per operation per upgrade:

	<code>0.7*1.6 = 112%~~</code>~~<br />~~<code>~~1.12<sup>8</sup> = 248%</code> ~~times the EU.~~		<code>0.7*1.6 = 112%<br />
			1.12<sup>8</sup> = 248% times the EU</code>

	While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, over-clocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches: dividing a number of Overclocker Upgrades evenly between multiple machines.		While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, over-clocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches: dividing a number of Overclocker Upgrades evenly between multiple machines.

	An over-clocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory -- typically one stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. However, this would require too many Overclocker Upgrades to be practical.		An over-clocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory -- typically one stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. However, this would require too many Overclocker Upgrades to be practical.


	== In Practice ==		== In Practice ==

Mindhack at 13:19, 9 January 2018

2018-01-09T13:19:44Z

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	{{Experimental}}		{{Experimental}}

	[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|~~right~~]]		[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|Thumb\|A {{Gin\|Macerator}} with an Overclocker Upgrade, two Transformer Upgrades, and a Storage Upgrade]]

	'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.		'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.
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	Each Overclocker Upgrade '''reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous time''' but '''requires 60% more power'''. These effects stack exponentially. For example, with a machine with 2 Overclocker Upgrades each operation lasts <code>0.7<sup>2</sup> = 49%</code> the original time (204% original speed) and requires <code>1.6<sup>2</sup> = 256%</code> the original power. Using 8 Overclocker Upgrades will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires 43 times the energy.		Each Overclocker Upgrade '''reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous time''' but '''requires 60% more power'''. These effects stack exponentially. For example, with a machine with 2 Overclocker Upgrades each operation lasts <code>0.7<sup>2</sup> = 49%</code> the original time (204% original speed) and requires <code>1.6<sup>2</sup> = 256%</code> the original power. Using 8 Overclocker Upgrades will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires 43 times the energy.

	Overclocker Upgrades decrease a machine's energy efficiency -- increasing EU use per operation. This is roughly a 12% increase in energy per operation per upgrade: <code>0.7*1.6 = 112%</code>~~, e.g.~~ <code>1.12<sup>8</sup> = 248%</code> times the EU. While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, over-clocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches: dividing a number of Overclocker Upgrades evenly between multiple machines.		Overclocker Upgrades decrease a machine's energy efficiency, increasing EU use per operation. This is roughly a 12% increase in energy per operation per upgrade:

			<code>0.7*1.6 = 112%</code><br /><code>1.12<sup>8</sup> = 248%</code> times the EU.

			While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, over-clocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches: dividing a number of Overclocker Upgrades evenly between multiple machines.

	An over-clocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory -- typically one stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. However, this would require too many Overclocker Upgrades to be practical.		An over-clocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory -- typically one stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. However, this would require too many Overclocker Upgrades to be practical.

Mindhack: reorganized and reworded some parts

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			{{Experimental}}

	[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|right]]		[[Image:upgradedmachine.png\|right]]

	~~An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be~~ used to speed ~~up machines~~ at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. ~~Place~~ one ~~or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into~~ the four right-most slots ~~to upgrade a machine.~~		'''Overclocker Upgrades''' are used to increase a machines operating speed at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Overclocker Upgrades are placed in one of the four right-most upgrade slots in a machine's interface.

	Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and requires 60% more power. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades make the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and require 1.6^2 = 2.56 times as much power (156% more). Using 8 overclockers will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires it to be supplied with 43 times as many EU/t.

	~~[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency, more EU will be consumed per operation. This results~~ in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, e.g. (1.12)^8 = 2.48 times the energy (EU) for 8 upgrades). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

	~~An overclocked~~ machine's ~~speed is limited by its inventory, typically a stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick~~. ~~Adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s is useless and only makes the machine less efficient~~

	== Recipe ==		== Recipe ==
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	~~See: [http:~~//~~crafting~~-~~guide~~.~~com~~/~~item~~/~~overclocker_upgrade Crafting Guide]~~		== Usage ==
			Each Overclocker Upgrade '''reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous time''' but '''requires 60% more power'''. These effects stack exponentially. For example, with a machine with 2 Overclocker Upgrades each operation lasts <code>0.7<sup>2</sup> = 49%</code> the original time (204% original speed) and requires <code>1.6<sup>2</sup> = 256%</code> the original power. Using 8 Overclocker Upgrades will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires 43 times the energy.

			Overclocker Upgrades decrease a machine's energy efficiency -- increasing EU use per operation. This is roughly a 12% increase in energy per operation per upgrade: <code>0.7*1.6 = 112%</code>, e.g. <code>1.12<sup>8</sup> = 248%</code> times the EU. While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, over-clocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches: dividing a number of Overclocker Upgrades evenly between multiple machines.

			An over-clocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory -- typically one stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. However, this would require too many Overclocker Upgrades to be practical.

	== In Practice ==		== In Practice ==
			This section is intended to provide some explanation and practical examples for using Overclocker Upgrades.

	~~This section is intended to provide some explanation and practical examples for using [[overclocker upgrade]]s.<br />~~This revision includes the revised power consumption for 1.71.		This revision includes the revised power consumption for 1.71.

	Each ~~IndustrialCraft2~~ machine has a rated current draw (required EU/~~tick~~), a time to process the materials and internal EU storage. When calculating the effects of ~~overclocking~~, we need to include these factors. The differences on each machine mean that some machines need more or less ~~[[overclocker upgrade]]s~~ to reach peak speed.		Each IndustrialCraft<sup>2</sup> machine has a rated current draw (required EU/t), a time to process the materials and internal EU storage. When calculating the effects of over-clocking, we need to include these factors. The differences on each machine mean that some machines need more or less Overclocker Upgrades to reach peak speed.

	The main limit to the number of ~~overclockers~~ you can use is the power requirement. To make machines run really fast, you need to feed them with multiple power supplies, big ones.~~<br />~~		The main limit to the number of Overclocker Upgrades you can use is the power requirement. To make machines run really fast, you need to feed them with multiple power supplies, big ones.

	===Summary===		=== Summary ===
	Max speed benefits are obtained with: 28 ~~[[overclocker upgrade]]s~~ for [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 25 for [[~~Electro~~ Furnace]]s and 23 for [[Recycler]]s;. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, use [[Glass Fibre Cable]] and storage upgrades.		Max speed benefits are obtained with: 28 Overclocker Upgrades for [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 25 for [[Electric Furnace]]s and 23 for [[Recycler]]s;. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, use [[Glass Fibre Cable]] and storage upgrades.

	===Examples===		=== Examples ===
	A standard [[Macerator]] draws 2 EU/t, takes 20 seconds per grind and stores 625 EU.		A standard [[Macerator]] draws 2 EU/t, takes 20 seconds per grind and stores 625 EU.

	Five ~~[[overclocker upgrade]]s~~ are a great start. With 5 ~~[[overclocker upgrade]]s~~, your [[Macerator]] draws 21 EU/t (which can be supplied by a single [[BatBox]]) and completes each grind in 3.5 seconds instead of 20!		Five Overclocker Upgrades are a great start. With 5 Overclocker Upgrades,, your [[Macerator]] draws 21 EU/t (which can be supplied by a single [[BatBox]]) and completes each grind in 3.5 seconds instead of 20!

	With 8 [[overclocker upgrade]]s, your [[Macerator]] draws 85.9 EU/t and completes each grind in almost a second. You can still run this with tin cable but you'll need three [[BatBox]]es in parallel to supply the power. Alternatively, you can put in one [[Transformer upgrade]] (which allows 128 EU/t) and use a [[CESU]] to power. Use [[Copper Cable]] or better!

	As you put in more [[overclocker upgrade]]s, the power requirements keep going up. 11 [[overclocker upgrade]]s want 352 EU/s which would require 11 [[BatBox]]es or 3 [[CESU]]s to drive. My suggestion is you put 3 [[Transformer upgrade]]s in each machine early and then you can just upgrade to [[MFE Unit\|MFE]]s and [[MFSU]]s any time you're ready.

	~~There is a break-point when you reach 13 OC's on the~~ Macerator~~, 10 on the Furnace~~ and ~~Extractor and 9 on the Recycler~~. ~~The energy required per tick exceeds the machine's internal storage. As you approach~~ this ~~limit,~~ you ~~may see~~ the ~~machine flicker or stutter as if your batbox was running empty~~. If you put in one ~~more overclocker, the machine will stop entirely. Now you need to add one or more~~ [[~~Energy storage upgrade~~]]~~s before the machine will continue~~ to ~~function~~.		With 8 Overclocker Upgrades, your [[Macerator]] draws 85.9 EU/t and completes each operation in almost a second. You can still run this with tin cable but you'll need three [[BatBox]]es in parallel to supply the power. Alternatively, you can put in one {{Gin\|Transformer upgrade}} (which allows 128 EU/t) and use a [[CESU]] to power. Use [[Copper Cable]] or better!

	~~Maximum speed benefits can be achieved with 28~~ [[~~overclocker upgrade~~]]~~s in~~ [[~~Macerator~~]]s ~~and~~ [[~~Extractor~~]]s, ~~25 in~~ [[~~Electro Furnace~~]]s and ~~23 in~~ [[~~Recycler~~]]s~~. In each case~~ you're ~~going to need to put in transformer upgrades, storage upgrades and use [[Glass Fibre Cable]]. The Macerator is the greediest and will need 761 [[MFS Unit]]s to supply the necessary power~~.		As you put in more Overclocker Upgrades, the power requirements keep going up. 11 Overclocker Upgrades require 352 EU/t which would require 11 [[BatBox]]es or 3 [[CESU]]s to drive. My suggestion is to put 3 [[Transformer upgrade]]s in each machine early, and then upgrade to [[MFE]]s and [[MFSU]]s any time you're ready.

			There is a break-point when you reach 13 Overclocker Upgrades in the Macerator, 10 on the Furnace and Extractor and 9 on the Recycler. The energy required per tick exceeds the machine's internal storage. As you approach this limit, you may see the machine flicker or stutter as if your BatBox was running empty. If you put in one more Overclocker Upgrade, the machine will stop entirely. Now you need to add one or more {{Gin\|Energy storage upgrade}}s before the machine will continue to function.

			Maximum speed benefits can be achieved with 28 Overclocker Upgrades in [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 25 in [[Electric Furnace]]s and 23 in [[Recycler]]s. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, storage upgrades and use [[Glass Fibre Cable]]. The Macerator is the greediest and will need 761 [[MFSU]]s to supply the necessary power.

	[[Category:Upgrades]]		[[Category:Upgrades]]

Player: typo

2016-01-06T20:17:40Z

typo

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	Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and requires 60% more power. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades make the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and require 1.6^2 = 2.56 times as much power (156% more). Using 8 overclockers will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires it to be supplied with 43 times as many EU/t.		Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and requires 60% more power. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades make the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and require 1.6^2 = 2.56 times as much power (156% more). Using 8 overclockers will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires it to be supplied with 43 times as many EU/t.

	[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency, more EU will be consumed per operation. This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, e.g. (1.12)^8 = 2.48 ~~time~~ the EU for 8 upgrades). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.		[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency, more EU will be consumed per operation. This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, e.g. (1.12)^8 = 2.48 times the energy (EU) for 8 upgrades). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

	An overclocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory, typically a stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. Adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s is useless and only makes the machine less efficient		An overclocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory, typically a stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. Adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s is useless and only makes the machine less efficient

Player: Clarify power vs energy, correct limit to 1 stack per tick

2016-01-06T20:16:32Z

Clarify power vs energy, correct limit to 1 stack per tick

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	An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be used to speed up machines at the cost of higher energy consumption. Place one or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into the four right-most slots to upgrade a machine.		An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be used to speed up machines at the cost of higher power demand and energy consumption. Place one or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into the four right-most slots to upgrade a machine.

	Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and ~~increases energy consumption by~~ 60%. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades ~~makes~~ the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and ~~use~~ 1.6^2 = 2.56 times ~~the energy~~ (~~139~~% more). 8 ~~of them~~ will run the machine at over 8 times normal speed, and ~~use over~~ 43 times as ~~much~~ EU.		Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and requires 60% more power. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades make the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and require 1.6^2 = 2.56 times as much power (156% more). Using 8 overclockers will run the machine at over 17 times normal speed and requires it to be supplied with 43 times as many EU/t.

	[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency (more EU will be consumed per operation). This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, (1.12)^10 = 3.11 ). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, ~~but~~ overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.		[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency, more EU will be consumed per operation. This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, e.g. (1.12)^8 = 2.48 time the EU for 8 upgrades). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

	An overclocked machine's speed ~~cannot exceed 1 operation~~ per tick~~, so adding~~ additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s ~~beyond that point~~ is useless.		An overclocked machine's speed is limited by its inventory, typically a stack of items, thus allowing up to 64 operations per tick. Adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s is useless and only makes the machine less efficient

	== Recipe ==		== Recipe ==
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	Each IndustrialCraft2 machine has a rated current draw (required EU/tick), a time to process the materials and internal EU storage. When calculating the effects of overclocking, we need to include these factors. The differences on each machine mean that some machines need more or less [[overclocker upgrade]]s to reach peak speed.		Each IndustrialCraft2 machine has a rated current draw (required EU/tick), a time to process the materials and internal EU storage. When calculating the effects of overclocking, we need to include these factors. The differences on each machine mean that some machines need more or less [[overclocker upgrade]]s to reach peak speed.

	The main limit to the number of overclockers you can use is the power requirement. To make machines run really fast, you need to feed them with multiple power supplies, big ones.<br />Also, you can't get it to process any faster than 1 operation per tick. Since there are only 20 ticks in a real-world second, you can never make an IC2 standard machine process more than 20 items per second.		The main limit to the number of overclockers you can use is the power requirement. To make machines run really fast, you need to feed them with multiple power supplies, big ones.<br />

	===Summary===		===Summary===
	Max speed benefits are obtained with: 16 [[overclocker upgrade]]s for [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 13 for [[Electro Furnace]]s and 10 for [[Recycler]]s;. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, use [[Glass Fibre Cable]] and storage upgrades.		Max speed benefits are obtained with: 28 [[overclocker upgrade]]s for [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 25 for [[Electro Furnace]]s and 23 for [[Recycler]]s;. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, use [[Glass Fibre Cable]] and storage upgrades.

	===Examples===		===Examples===
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	There is a break-point when you reach 13 OC's on the Macerator, 10 on the Furnace and Extractor and 9 on the Recycler. The energy required per tick exceeds the machine's internal storage. As you approach this limit, you may see the machine flicker or stutter as if your batbox was running empty. If you put in one more overclocker, the machine will stop entirely. Now you need to add one or more [[Energy storage upgrade]]s before the machine will continue to function.		There is a break-point when you reach 13 OC's on the Macerator, 10 on the Furnace and Extractor and 9 on the Recycler. The energy required per tick exceeds the machine's internal storage. As you approach this limit, you may see the machine flicker or stutter as if your batbox was running empty. If you put in one more overclocker, the machine will stop entirely. Now you need to add one or more [[Energy storage upgrade]]s before the machine will continue to function.

	Maximum speed benefits can be achieved with 16 [[overclocker upgrade]]s in [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 13 in [[Electro Furnace]]s and 10 in [[Recycler]]s. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, storage upgrades and use [[Glass Fibre Cable]]. The Macerator is the greediest and will need 8 [[MFS Unit]]s to supply the necessary power.		Maximum speed benefits can be achieved with 28 [[overclocker upgrade]]s in [[Macerator]]s and [[Extractor]]s, 25 in [[Electro Furnace]]s and 23 in [[Recycler]]s. In each case you're going to need to put in transformer upgrades, storage upgrades and use [[Glass Fibre Cable]]. The Macerator is the greediest and will need 761 [[MFS Unit]]s to supply the necessary power.



	[[Category:Upgrades]]		[[Category:Upgrades]]

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	An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be used to speed up machines at the cost of higher energy consumption. Place one or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into the four right-most slots to upgrade a machine.		An [[overclocker upgrade]] can be used to speed up machines at the cost of higher energy consumption. Place one or more [[overclocker upgrade]]s into the four right-most slots to upgrade a machine.

	~~<div style~~=~~"float:left;width:280px">~~{{Grid/Crafting Table		Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and increases energy consumption by 60%. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades makes the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and use 1.6^2 = 2.56 times the energy (139% more). 8 of them will run the machine at over 8 times normal speed, and use over 43 times as much EU.

			[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency (more EU will be consumed per operation). This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, (1.12)^10 = 3.11 ). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, but overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

			An overclocked machine's speed cannot exceed 1 operation per tick, so adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s beyond that point is useless.

			== Recipe ==
			{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A1=Cooling Cell\|B1=Cooling Cell\|C1=Cooling Cell		\|A1=Cooling Cell\|B1=Cooling Cell\|C1=Cooling Cell
	\|A2=Insulated Copper Cable\|B2=Electronic Circuit\|C2=Insulated Copper Cable		\|A2=Insulated Copper Cable\|B2=Electronic Circuit\|C2=Insulated Copper Cable
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	\|Output=Overclocker upgrade		\|Output=Overclocker upgrade
	}}		}}

	See: [http://crafting-guide.com/item/overclocker_upgrade Crafting Guide]		See: [http://crafting-guide.com/item/overclocker_upgrade Crafting Guide]
	~~</div>~~

	Each upgrade reduces the operating time to 70% of the previous value and increases energy consumption by 60%. The [[overclocker upgrade]]'s effects stack exponentially. For example, two upgrades makes the machine operate at (0.7)^2 = 0.49 times normal time (100% faster) and use 1.6^2 = 2.56 times the energy (139% more). 8 of them will run the machine at over 8 times normal speed, and use over 43 times as much EU.

	[[Overclocker upgrade]]s result in poorer energy efficiency (more EU will be consumed per operation). This results in a 12 percent increase in energy per operation per upgrade (0.7*1.6 = 1.12, (1.12)^10 = 3.11 ). While building multiple machines makes better use of a limited energy supply, but overclocking allows for reduced space and wiring requirements when time or compact construction are more important or energy is plentiful. The reduced efficiency can be mitigated by combining both approaches, dividing a number of [[overclocker upgrade]]s evenly between a handful of machines.

	~~An overclocked machine's speed cannot exceed 1 operation per tick, so adding additional [[overclocker upgrade]]s beyond that point is useless.~~

	== In Practice ==		== In Practice ==

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	== Recipe ==		== Recipe ==
	{{Grid/Crafting Table		{{Grid/Crafting Table
	\|A1=~~Cooling~~ Cell\|B1=~~Cooling~~ Cell\|C1=~~Cooling~~ Cell		\|A2=10k Coolant Cell\|B2=10k Coolant Cell\|C2=10k Coolant Cell
	\|A2=Insulated Copper Cable\|B2=Electronic Circuit\|C2=Insulated Copper Cable		\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
	\|A3=\|B3=\|C3=		\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=2\|nobreak=y}}
	\|Output=Overclocker ~~upgrade~~\|OA=2\|nobreak=y		{{Grid/Crafting Table
	}}		\|A2=30k Coolant Cell\|B2=30k Coolant Cell\|C2=30k Coolant Cell
			\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
	~~[[Image:upgradedmachine.png~~\|~~thumb~~\|~~A {{Gin~~\|~~Macerator}} with an '''~~Overclocker Upgrade~~''', two {{Gin~~\|~~Transformer Upgrade}}s, and an {{Gin\|Energy Storage Upgrade~~}}]]		\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=6\|nobreak=y}}
			{{Grid/Crafting Table
			\|A2=60k Coolant Cell\|B2=60k Coolant Cell\|C2=60k Coolant Cell
			\|A3=Insulated Copper Cable\|B3=Electronic Circuit\|C3=Insulated Copper Cable
			\|Output=Overclocker Upgrade\|OA=12}}

	== Usage ==		== Usage ==