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    Having problems undervolting Q9000

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by EviLCorsaiR, Jul 12, 2009.

  1. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Okay, basically I'm using RMClock to undervolt my Q9000. However, there is one massive problem.

    Basically when it comes to setting the voltages, RMClock doesn't seem to see my maximum multiplier, i.e. 7.5x. This means the highest it will let me set a voltage for is 7.0x, meaning if I use it, I can't reach 2.0GHz as my multiplier is limited to 7.0x. Is there any way around this to make RMClock see my 7.5x multiplier or is it just a problem with it that I can't change?

    If so is there any other way of undervolting using software? (I don't want to do any BIOS flashing so I will only BIOS undervolt if you can in the standard AW BIOS.)
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jul 12, 2009
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Crystal CPUID or CPU genie.

    CPU genie is the most updated, but its not free. Try out the trial first though its pretty good.
     
    flipfire, Jul 12, 2009
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  3. EviLCorsaiR

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    Okay I'm trying CrystalCPUID and while it works, it doesn't work how I'd like it to. Is there any way to undervolt the CPU (preferably with something free) in such a way that I can still change power profiles (e.g. from high performance to power saver, and then later back again) while keeping it undervolted? Also, in some power setting modes the CPU will automatically step down its multiplier when idle (i.e. with mine from 7.5x to 6.0x). Is there any way to undervolt it in such a way that it can still step down like this automatically? (With CrystalCPUID, it basically locks my processor with the multiplier I set it to, either 7.5x or 6.0x)
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Jul 12, 2009
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  4. Seranis

    Seranis Notebook Consultant

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    Did you ever find any work arounds, EviLCorsaiR?
     
    Seranis, Aug 5, 2009
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    Seranis Notebook Consultant

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    Ovrclck350 Notebook Consultant

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    RMclock doesn't support half multipliers. Personally, I'd just jump the multiplier up to 8.0 and run it from there.
     
    Ovrclck350, Aug 5, 2009
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    onur83 Notebook Guru

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    I had same problem with you. But i fix it with cpugenie. This utility has x10.5 multiplier.But the utility is not free :)
     
    onur83, Aug 5, 2009
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  8. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    I was very suprised to find this bumped o.0

    I might as well break the good news to you guys too. I can run my FSB at 1333MHz while undervolted to 1.163V...meaning I get a 2.5GHz quad which never runs above 80C. :D

    I'm gonna try cpugenie and see if that can overclock it automatically seeming as its paid. *Searches for a cracked cpugenie torrent*
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 6, 2009
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  9. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Bump.

    I found cpugenie to be COMPLETELY useless. Didn't work at all.

    Does anyone know of a utility that will allow me to set FSB frequencies and voltages together, preferably automatically on startup if possible?
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 6, 2009
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  10. bjrebo

    bjrebo Notebook Consultant

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    there is an old program that i used to use called cpucool. it was also a paid program, i don't know if it has been supported for years, but it is worth a try. oh and be careful about the...torrent talk mods don't like that...
    good luck and pm me if you need help with the program...
     
    bjrebo, Aug 6, 2009
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  11. EviLCorsaiR

    EviLCorsaiR Asura

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    Thanks. I'll look it up tomorrow as where I am it's late now and I honestly can't be bothered right now... :p
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Aug 6, 2009
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