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    undervolt late 2008 mbp?

    Discussion in 'Apple and Mac OS X' started by hehe299792458, Nov 22, 2008.

  1. hehe299792458

    hehe299792458 Notebook Deity

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    Well, it is possible? And if so, what software should I use? Thanks a lot
     
    hehe299792458, Nov 22, 2008
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    wave Notebook Virtuoso

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    The only software that I know for undervolting in OSX is coolbook.se . But it doesnt work right with nvidia graphic cards. It overwrites the OSX power saving functions and makes it possible to undervolt the CPU. However the same default functions take care of down clocking the GPU. Coolbook those not provide this so that the GPU always runs at max power. So you dont get longer battery life but might even lose some.
    Also coolbook.se has not been updated since april. I am not sure if it works at all with the newer Macbooks.
     
    wave, Nov 23, 2008
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  3. D3X

    D3X the robo know it all

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    Doesn't work. Wasn't expecting it to work, but I gave it a try.
     
    D3X, Nov 23, 2008
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