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    TC4200 Stuck @ 789mhz

    Discussion in 'HP' started by slowjett, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. slowjett

    slowjett Newbie

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    Hello,
    I've got a tc4200. 1.7mhz, 1gb ram. I bought it used, seems to be pretty solid save the fact that no matter what I do I cant seem to get the processor to budge from 789mhz.

    Power schemes make no difference. Suggestions?

    Thanks,
    Josh
     
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    What software are you using to meaure this. If you are using Win XP and using the system menu reading then this isnt often reliable. Use a real time utility like CPU-Z at idle and load.
     
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    download and run wprime to load the cpu to see the max frequency in cpu-z
     
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    slowjett Newbie

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    thanks guys. CPU-Z confirms that windows has no clue what the processor is doing. My CPU kicks up to full speed when needed.

    Is it possible to have my pc idle lower if I want?

    thanks,
    Josh
     
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    If you are not using you notebook the cpu will run at it`s lowest speed anyway until you need it to be faster, unless you have loads of application running on your taskbar.

    I remove all but the essential ones to keep my idle temps down.

    Try the free Glary Utils it has a startup-manager and a loads of other great stuff.

    http://www.glaryutilities.com/
     
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