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    CPU system

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by csky12, Oct 22, 2007.

  1. csky12

    csky12 Notebook Geek

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    I just had a look with my system...I'm using XP and my laptop's specs are in the picture attached...I don't understand why it say 1.18 GHz under the T7500 2.2 Ghz line...what does the 1.18 Ghz mean?
     

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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    It clocks down automatically when not used to save power. If you need it, the processor will clock up again.
     
    fabarati, Oct 22, 2007
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    eugenes Notebook Evangelist

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    Speed step has kicked in and automatically lowered the clock speed of your CPU to conserve power. You've probably selected a dynamic power plan in windows. Switch your power plan to performance and the clock speed will go back up to 2.2Ghz.
     
    eugenes, Oct 22, 2007
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  4. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    But don't force your CPU to run at full blast all the time just for the sake of seeing 2.2GHz in that textfield... Speedstep is there for a reason: to keep the CPU cool, and to save power (even from a power plug).
     
    E.B.E., Oct 22, 2007
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    Lite Notebook Deity

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    thats the fsb isnt it??? not current cpu speed
     
    Lite, Oct 22, 2007
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    fabarati Frorum Obfuscator

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    That is not the fsb. It's the CPU clock frequency..
     
    fabarati, Oct 22, 2007
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    how do I select the performance plan? which setting is it under? because I have Nvidia and when I check powermizer before, under AC adapter it's always in saving power mode, even if I change it to performance mode it still won't change...anyone know why?
     
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    You're confusing CPU with GPU. CPU power plans are selected with one of the following applications:

    Power4Gear
    RMClock (recommended by me, but only for medium-to-advanced users)
    NHC

    If you have none of this software installed the CPU will still SpeedStep using the Windows drivers.

    GPU power plans are selected under the GPU properties from the driver: powermizer. You should be able to set it to whatever you like, performance, balanced or polwer saving. If not, I would suggest trying different video drivers (maybe stock).
     
    E.B.E., Oct 22, 2007
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    ohhh I see....but how come I can't change between the mode in powermizer? is it because of a faulty driver?
     
    csky12, Oct 22, 2007
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    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    Well I can't see any other reason. It's maybe just incompatible not faulty. Or the option has somehow been turned off for some reason but i don't see why.

    Are you using the stock drivers?
     
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    no I'm using the 163.76 for my 8600M GS, can you recommend one?
     
    csky12, Oct 22, 2007
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    so is it bad to set the CPU at highest at all time? because the temperature gets up to 70C
     
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    yes it is bad to set the CPU at full blast all the time.

    I can recommend the stock drivers. If the problem goes away keep them.
     
    E.B.E., Oct 23, 2007
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    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    It is also completely and totally unnecessary. Set the CPU to throttle down when not needed. Then, if it needs to run at full blast, it will, but it can conserve power and heat when it isn't needed. Why on God's green earth would you want to lock the CPU to full power?
     
    CalebSchmerge, Oct 23, 2007
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  15. E.B.E.

    E.B.E. NBR Procrastinator

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    I already said that in my first post on this thread, but it is apparent that confirmation from independent sources is needed. :)
     
    E.B.E., Oct 23, 2007
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    CalebSchmerge Woof NBR Reviewer

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    I know you said it, and we have teamed up against this evil before, but they just didn't answer, so I thought I would try to get an answer.
     
    CalebSchmerge, Oct 24, 2007
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  17. csky12

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    okay thanks guys..yeah I think I'll not use full blast because when it is, my CPU temperature gets up to 70C pretty scary
     
    csky12, Oct 24, 2007
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    Well, 75 and over is scary... 70 is pushing it but not really that bad especially on full load. try undervolting the CPU as well to push the temps even lower.
     
    Theros123, Oct 24, 2007
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    I recommend RMCLock as well. It might be all confusing at first. But if you put everything to default and try changing a few stuffs slowly and notice what happen, you will soon get hold of it.

    Yours is normal. I used to wonder why the clock speed was below the specs but you've got the answer now. No need to worry about that!
     
    herotuxer, Oct 24, 2007
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