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    R3200 AMD 3700 2.4 GHz processor speed

    Discussion in 'HP' started by boardrider8585, Dec 28, 2004.

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    I'm new to laptops and think I know a lot about computers until I read stuff on here or can't figure anything out. I purchased a Compaq Presario R3200 with an AMD Athlon 64 3700+ 2.4 GHz, 512 mb ram, widescreen, 40GB HD, you know, the works. I have heard that you can change the speed at which the processor operates with AMDs. I've read something about clocking, but as I said, I don't know much. Any info would be great.

    -Chris
     
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    You need ClockGen for nForce3 chipset motherboards. I also recommend using MobileMeter. You'll need to disable PowerNOW! (set your Power Scheme to Always On instead of Portable/Laptop).

    Or just leave PowerNOW! enabled, in which case your notebook will idle at 800MHz/0.95V and jump to full speed at 1.5V as needed. The main reason to use ClockGen is to undervolt the CPU, running full speed at 1.3V, 1.4GHz at 1V, 1GHz at 0.85V, etc. You might do better than those given that you have the top-grade CPU.
     
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    So other than that my computer is running at 2.4 Ghz constantly? Thats pretty much what I want. The reason I ask is because when I look at my system information through accessories, it says the processor speed is 798 MHz, my FSB is 800 so I assume that is it. When I look up info on the processor in my computer it says something about 620 MHz. I thought it meant it was operating at that speed. No?

    -Chris
     
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    WinXP's speed monitor is broken. Use MobileMeter.

    With PowerNOW! enabled (which it is by default), your CPU will jump from 800MHz to full speed the instant you do something that requires full performance. Power consumption at 800MHz (while you're reading this message, say) is a fraction of what it is at full speed. It's best to leave it enabled. You shouldn't be able to perceive the difference between Always On and Portable/Laptop modes, other than much longer battery life and much less heat exhaust.
     
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