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    Graphics Card Tools compatable with the Core Duos

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Burrito, Mar 16, 2006.

  1. Burrito

    Burrito Notebook Geek

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    Does anyone know of any graphic card tools that read core temps and fan control? Or do I have to wait for I9kfanqui 2.4?
     
    Burrito, Mar 16, 2006
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    Hey Burrito,

    I have heard that I9kfanqui is very good for Dell's, but sometimes they give wrong temperatures etc. My tips:

    Mobmeter: Works always on every computer, does not include fan support tough.
    Notebook Hardware Control: Like Mobmeter, but the more luxe :)
    Speedfan: Nice to control your fanspeed.

    Some notebooks do not support Fancontrol. Just like my M1437G. I am waiting for NHC next release. It will support ACPI control! :)

    Charlie da Silva from Peru :)

    Edit: Mate you have one hell of a laptop :) Congrats...Can I know how you play AAO? At 1920* 1200 with all highest? And how does it play?
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

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    I agree, MobileMeter works on everything - you can get a CPU, HDD temperature very easy. Useful but very simple tool.

    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 16, 2006
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I say wait for the update to i9kfangui. The temps are correct. Hitman was talking about version 2.2 not 2.3. I say wait.
     
    ccbr01, Mar 16, 2006
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  5. Burrito

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    Thanks hitman =), It plays very nicely.. 0 lag, dont know the FPS tho (How do i check?). ccbr01 the 2.3 isnt for the Core Duos the 2.4 will be but it'll b a long wait for the 2.4. Thanks for all the advice hitman and chaz
     
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    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    I was just stating that the temp problem was fixed, so the complaint would die. That's all. :) I'm a big fan of i9kfangui
     
    ccbr01, Mar 16, 2006
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    Im having some problems wiht speed fan, I dont know how to control my fans =/ although it does give me a good temp reading :)
     
    Burrito, Mar 17, 2006
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    Hey Burrito,

    I am also having the same problem... Some notebooks do not support fan control. Only thing I am waiting for is a new release of Notebook Hardware Control, it sais they will add ACPI support in the next release. That means you can control your fan afterall. So my advice is to wait to the next release.

    By the way mate how does your notebook play AAO :)

    Charlie da Silva from Peru :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Mar 18, 2006
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  9. Burrito

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    AAO plays very smooth, not chops not bumps. (with everything on highest settings) and w/o an OCed card. I just got BF2 today as well. Hitman, email me at [email removed by moderator] to let me kno about the new release and such :)
     
    Burrito, Mar 18, 2006
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  10. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Hi Burrito, I removed the email link for your protection. Just send it in a Private Message, it's safe that way.

    Best regards,
    Chaz
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 18, 2006
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    kk thanks chaz, but wehre is the PM option?
     
    Burrito, Mar 18, 2006
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  12. Charles P. Jefferies

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    Just click the person's username in one of their posts, and then there is an option for "Send a new private message to xxxx".
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Mar 18, 2006
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  13. Burrito

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    ah, kk thanks for the help again
     
    Burrito, Mar 19, 2006
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