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    CPU Whine Fix for i7 Owners?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by saumaun, Dec 10, 2011.

  1. saumaun

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    After hours of reading up on the CPU whine issue and trying different settings, I'm a bit frustrated to find that most solutions involve using RMClock, which does not support newer processors, i7 included.

    The only other thing I could see was to disable CPU idling via registry/Control Panel, which murders battery life. Is there something else I can do to get rid of this noise? My ears are too sensitive so it is driving me insane. If a CRT TV is on in a 50 yard radius I can tell. This noise is way worse because it's almost like high pitch Morse code.

    I know this topic has been beaten to death, but for my sanity, tell me what I can do! Thanks guys.

    System info:
    Studio XPS 16
    i7 Q720 1.60GHz
    ATi Radeon 4670 HD
    1080p RGBLED screen
     
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    1. disable c3/6 states or
    2. use JJB's or stamatix tweak
     
    James D, Dec 10, 2011
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    Did some Googling for the tweaks in number 2 but I can't seem to find anything. Do you have a link by chance?

    Also, for 1, can that be done through an Intel utility?
     
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    James D, Dec 10, 2011
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