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    Got my kick ass w3v - now what?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by lancerr, Dec 25, 2005.

  1. lancerr

    lancerr Notebook Consultant

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    What do you all reccomend? This machine is beautiful and I've been using it for a better part of the day with a smile on my face.

    The screen is simply incredible. Having it side by side against a Sony Vaio s360, I have to say I think the Asus screen is clearly better than I what I considered a benchmark.

    Performance has been very good so far but I am interested in what else I can do to get the most performance out of this computer.
     
    lancerr, Dec 25, 2005
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  2. AuroraS

    AuroraS Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wow, that's a first... someone saying Asus's ColorShine screen is BETTER than a Sony's! I also think it's great... but haven't had much experience with Sony screens to do a real comparison.
    Anyhow, you could start off by downloading NHC (Notebook Hardware Control)
    http://www.pbus-167.com/chc.htm

    With this program, you can undervolt the CPU... making it run cooler and you can also monitor some temperatures.
     
    AuroraS, Dec 25, 2005
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    GregM Notebook Evangelist

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    YES! Use Notebook Hardware Control and UNDERVOLT. It is simple and AWESOME!
     
    GregM, Dec 25, 2005
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  4. Valsmere

    Valsmere Notebook Consultant

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    Load that Lappy up with games and frag you best friend!!!!!
    Thats what you can do with your new W3V

    Valsmere
     
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    woadie Notebook Enthusiast

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    lancerr Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks all. Is there somethign specific I need to know about undervolting it? Any specific settings? Does it void the warranty?
     
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    djembe drum while you work

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    undervolting is the process by which you lower the used voltage of your processor down to what the processor actually needs to run (instead of the rediculously large amount of buffer voltage Intel provides). It takes some patience, and it involves a degree of trial and error. If you choose voltages that are too low, then your computer will bluescreen and you'll have to restart, then go into NHC and bump up the voltages a bit. However, undervolting will not hurt your computer or affect your warrantee. It does not stress components like overclocking does.
     
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  8. lancerr

    lancerr Notebook Consultant

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    Does undervolting the CPU preclude/exclude overclocking the GPU? One is for battery and the other for performance but are they mutually exclusive?
     
    lancerr, Dec 26, 2005
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    Geared2play.com Company Representative

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    Turn the lights off and tilt the screen to 90degrees. Look on the vertical plane on a dark background. Dont you hate it now. Not even a bit? Just kidding. I love the screen too but we have had more then a small share of picky people return it becuase they thought the screen was "garbage". Good to see a sensible open mind for a change. :asus:
     
    Geared2play.com, Dec 27, 2005
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