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    m1330.. do i need rmclock??

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by silversx, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. silversx

    silversx Notebook Enthusiast

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    i use rmclock on my current notebook.. cuz i run xp.. and its amd powered..

    but does the m1330 need rm clock?? does windows do a good job of lowering and raising cpu speed automatically??

    if i need rmclock.. what settings should i use.. if anyone using rmclock can help me out.. thanks :eek:
     
    silversx, Jan 28, 2008
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    acuraintegralove Notebook Consultant

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    I don't think it's necessary. Mine clocks up and down just fine.
     
    acuraintegralove, Jan 28, 2008
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    is there a utility that can monitor current system speeds??
     
    silversx, Jan 28, 2008
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    markdeman Newbie

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    CPU-Z can handle that.
     
    markdeman, Jan 28, 2008
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    BlackRussian, Jan 28, 2008
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    i used cpu-z to check

    and some how.. when plugged in.. the cpu is still throttling up and down even when i have power options set to high performance

    which states under Advanced settings that minimal cpu state is 100% when plugged in... and maximal cpu state is 100% when plugged in..

    shouldn't this mean the cpu should always run at 100% (2.2ghz) with no throttling when plugged in??
     
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    wdro Notebook Evangelist

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    I use RM clock to get rid of the cpu whine...
     
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    SmoothTofu Inspiron 1420 Owner

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    Well you really wouldn't want the CPU at 100% power continously, that'll heat it up pretty quickly. I would just leave it the way it is.
     
    SmoothTofu, Jan 28, 2008
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    i can understand that.. but i'm just confused because according to the advanced settings in power options for High Performance.. the cpu should stay 100% state all the time..

    maybe the drivers for the cpu is overriding the vista settings??
     
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    Does your computer vibrate? Like not on the keyboard but around it?
    Thanks
     
    msjaneoly, Jan 29, 2008
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    re: the vibration, does it happen on AC and Battery, or only on AC.
    Sounds like wrist-pad-tingle :)
     
    jaxx1, Jan 29, 2008
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    That's the way that Core 2 desktop chips work also. I have a Core 2 Quad, and when the processor is idle it runs at a lower speed to save power and stay cool, even though battery life isn't a concern. As soon as any processing request is made the speed is increased. It's controlled at a pretty low level, so I don't think anything is lost in the time the clock speeds up.

    I think if you use some of the other power modes it won't go to 100% speed even when the demand is there to save battery.
     
    ramk13, Jan 29, 2008
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