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    How does "System cooling policy" function work?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Typecast, May 22, 2010.

  1. Typecast

    Typecast NBR's Tamed Zombie

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    Can anyone explain what is the meaning of this? What is more recommendable? And whats the diffrence of active and passive cooling.

    It says here.

    Active slows down the processor after speeding up the fan.

    Passive slows down the processor before speeding up the fan.

    Can anyone explain more of this stuff? Thanks.
     
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    Typecast, May 22, 2010
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  2. moral hazard

    moral hazard Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well you've just said it yourself, if you set it to active the fan will spin more to cool down your notebook. If you set it to passive, your CPU will be throttled to keep it cool.

    If you don't like fan noise, set it to passive. If you want your full CPU speed, set it to active.
     
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    So you are saying that it will be more cooler if its set to active?
     
    Typecast, May 22, 2010
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    Both "active" and "passive" settings makes your CPU cool. It's just the way it achieves it differs.

    Like moral hazard mentioned, if it's set on passive, your CPU will be throttled back (runs slower), hence heat production is lowered. Similarly, when you set it to active, your fan's speed will increase to keep your CPU temps lower.
     
    David, May 22, 2010
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  5. Typecast

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    Thanks for the info guys. :)
     
    Typecast, May 22, 2010
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