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    CPU speed

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by ceb0610, Jan 8, 2007.

  1. ceb0610

    ceb0610 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Is there any way to lock your cpu at one speed no matter what or to set the minimum speed at which your cpu is allowed to run. Any help would be appreciated.
     
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  2. Zero

    Zero The Random Guy

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    I think it may be possible through RMClock, although I cannot be sure. I haven't personally tried the program. May I ask why you want to clock the processer to a specific frequency?
     
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  3. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    Yes there is; you can use Notebook Hardware Control (NHC) to do it:
    http://www.pbus-167.com/
    I attached a screenshot of where you can do this in the program.

    Check the box that says "Enable custom dynamic switching,", and then you can set the minimum and maximum multipliers for both battery + AC.
     

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    ceb0610 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been doing a lot of encoding lately but my processor has been slowing down.
     
    ceb0610, Jan 8, 2007
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    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    When encoding, your CPU should be running at full speed?
     
    count_schemula, Jan 8, 2007
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    count_schemula, your right it should be at full speed. ceb0610, have a look at the processor speed when you are encoding, and just make sure it is the full speed. It should automatically increase when a load is placed on it.
     
    Zero, Jan 8, 2007
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