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    Undervolting the CPU (laptop stays cooler), Tools?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Skillz, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. Skillz

    Skillz Notebook Consultant

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    Hey,

    I'm looking for a utility to undervolt the CPU on my Studio 17.
    This way the Laptop will stay cooler and that means less Fan noice!

    On my previous laptop (HP) I used NHC, but since there's no config file for a Studio 17, I can't use that.

    Are there any other tools that allow undervolting the CPU?


    Update: (This looks interesting!)

    Undervolting a laptop

    The "Undervolting" Guide (Notebookreview)
     
    Skillz, Oct 9, 2008
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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  3. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    Yes, RMClock is the main tool to use. There are a few others, but they don't have the functionality that it does.
     
    atbnet, Oct 11, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Do you really feel the need to do so? My 15 runs ice cold!
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 11, 2008
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  5. Stezzus

    Stezzus Notebook Consultant

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    Any less voltage you can send to your CPU will increase the life of your processor and other components.
     
    Stezzus, Oct 11, 2008
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  6. SomeFormOFhuman

    SomeFormOFhuman has the dumbest username.

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    Yes, it doesn't hurt to undervolt your CPU. It's very beneficial and I have tested it extensively in all tests on my Inspiron 1720.

    I managed to undervolt my T9300 from 1.1375v all the way to 1.0v and stress tested it for nearly 10 hours. I gained about 30 - 40 mins of battery life totalling 3 hours 15 minutes. Best of all, my CPU temps also never go above 60, and idles at 34.

    Try it. :)
     
    SomeFormOFhuman, Oct 12, 2008
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