Max processor state changing by itself (UX32VD-windows 8)

Hey guys!

As I stated in the title, my UX32VD's maximum processor state changes all the time by itself, even without putting it to sleep.
I like to put my processor state to 40%, which is 0,86 GHz, but directly when I open a program/scroll a website, or anything really, my task manager shows the processor kicking up to 1,5-2,6GHz and the fan kicks on too.
After this, when I go check my maximum processor state it has changed back to 60%. What can I do to prevent this? I have tried using all different power plans to change the processor state.
As I understand, it's most likely the turbo boost kicking in? I have the i7-3517 model.

Thanks!

 

Yes, chances are that's turbo boost. Did you make the adjustment in the Windows Power management settings? You can try Throttlestop if you haven't used it to set your % already.

Feel free to refer to this thread, as well: http://forum.notebookreview.com/hp-business-class-notebooks/527022-how-turn-off-intels-turbo-boost-reduce-heat-system.html

 

Yes, I change the maximum processor state in windows power management. I remember in the beginning when I bought this laptop a couple of weeks ago I wasn't having this problem. The power settings DID change quite often but now it doesn't stay after I do something that requires a bit more processor power. I will check out throttlestop if it will be of any help. Thanks!

 

Take a look at this article AnandTech - ASUS Zenbook Prime (UX21A) Review: The First of the 2nd Gen Ultrabooks

It talks about configuring the tdp level that may help you get what you are trying to achieve, also you could try installing throttlestop and using that

 

Very cool info here. Going into the Advanced settings is way cool. I am not 100% sure what OP wants, less heat, less fan or longer battery life but either way I can play with.

I have two 17w states on mine. One 17w-1.9GHz, other 17w-2.4GHz. On this? I have read about the increase in TDP and I really think regardless of what is said for the 17w-2.4GHz it must be the 23w?

I think I might go play with this. I have wondered why my 32VD acts like 2.4GHz not 1.9GHz. Like I said I will play with these and run wPrime. I currently turbo at 2.8GHz.

I don't have the fan issues many talk about. W7. It does cycle on a few minutes after turning on for maybe 30s. Yea loud but after that never happens again. I almost think or at least treat it like a fan test. As such causes me no concern and nice to know my fans are working.

Will report back later guys.

 

Throttlestop is also excellent for setting CPU limits worth a play with.

 

I can't see that the Advanced settings do anything. Kind of sucks I would say. So I guess Throttle stop might be the only way?

 

Give it a try, it's pretty extensive in its options.

 

This setting keeps on changing for me. Any solutions that do not involve Throttledown?

 

Throttlestop is probably your best bet in overriding whatever is causing the values to default to a given state.

 

Hi.

I've solution that powercfg.exe use on logon by task scheduler.
It's work.

ex)
powercfg.exe -setacvalueindex xxxxxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzz 005
powercfg.exe -setdcvalueindex xxxxxxx yyyyyyyy zzzzzzzz 005

 

This is your issue: http://forum.notebookreview.com/asu...power-consumption-due-asus-smart-gesture.html