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    Upgrading CPU - Power drain?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by emike09, Oct 21, 2008.

  1. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    I've got the 25w P9500 and have just purchased an X9100 CPU @ 44w. Currently, I'm averaging about 2 hours to the battery. What could I expect my battery life to lower down to? And I'd assume I can scale the CPU down in frequency and voltage using RM Clock when I wanted the extra battery?

    What is the thermal paste that ships with the system? The stuff I got is in chineese and looks pretty generic. I've got a tube of Thermalright Chill Factor. If the stuff that came with the system is AS5, or course I'd rather use AS5, but if its not AS5, I"d rather use the Chill Factor.
     
    emike09, Oct 21, 2008
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  2. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Probably battery will fall down to 1:30 hrs with the X9100.
    (You can find out the discharge rate, etc in RMClock when on battery)
    Don't run intensive tasks when "on battery".
    Yes, you can downclock and undervolt using RMClock or CrystalCPUID.
    All thermal pastes are fine, but AS-5 is slightly better, and gives good temps after the break-in period.
     
    Andy, Oct 22, 2008
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  3. Thug21

    Thug21 Notebook Evangelist

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    From what I've read before, it comes with some generic stuff, not AS5.
     
    Thug21, Oct 22, 2008
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    oile Notebook Evangelist

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    where you have purchased it from??
    And now your P9500 ??
     
    oile, Oct 22, 2008
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  5. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    I found one on ebay. I'm selling my P9500. I've got an offer for it @ $200.
     
    emike09, Oct 23, 2008
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    lucino Notebook Geek

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    Possibly keep an eye on what your power block/supply is rated too also, I'm guessing power consumption would go up further if you o/c aswell.

    p.s. your PM inbox is full :eek:
     
    lucino, Oct 23, 2008
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  7. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    Inbox is now empty :) Thanks!
     
    emike09, Oct 23, 2008
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