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    X9100

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Zenica, Sep 5, 2008.

  1. Zenica

    Zenica InterArmaEnimSilentLeges

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    Has anyone else with the X9100 noticed in CPU-Z that the core speed is sometimes ½ of what it should be? Is it being changed by the BIOS or by Vista? I have changed the power profile to Performance but it didn't help.

    The funny thing is if I watch CPU-Z, it will change between ½ and 100%
    and back again...in random intervals
     
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  2. Nirvana

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    the core speed changes dynamically in order to save power, there should 6 or 8 stages of it, this technology has been existed since P-4M era.

    that caused by your background apps.
     
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    Yup, EIST kicks in. You can fix a certain multiplier using RMClock, if you want to.
     
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  4. Zenica

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    Thanks for the replies...I can honestly say, I've not seen it "downclock" to this extent in any notebook since the P4.

    I will try RMClock to lock in the multiplier.
     
    Zenica, Sep 6, 2008
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    all you have to do is set the power profile to "performance". then it will stick at 3GHz all the time.
     
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  6. Zenica

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    If you mean the Windows power options, I tried that.

    As for RightMark CPU Clock lock, it won't work with Vista 64.
     
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    mine is working, I am using x64 vista as well.
    screen saver settings > change power settings > high performance
     
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  8. Zenica

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    Mine keeps fluctuating between 6 and 13 for the multiplier.

    Very disconcerting.
     
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    Why is that? it`s saving power and outputs less heat.
    I have mine locked at 6x on battery to get the most out of it, and SuperLFM on so that at idle, it`s at 600 Mhz.
     
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  10. Zenica

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    I will try SETFSB to lock it at 13.

    To hell with the battery and I keep the AC at 70 in the house...I'm not worried about heat, but I am looking for 4 notebook coolers...one for each.

    Which are best? The Antec seems nice, it has vent hols the furthest into the corners.
     
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    the antec won't fit, i had it.
     
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  12. Zenica

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    Crap.

    How the hell do you use SetFSB!?!?!?
    Holy cräp it looks like you need an MIT degree to understand!
     
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    setFSB doesn't recognize the new platform yet, so no bother.
     
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  14. Zenica

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    dbl crap.

    Just shoot my cat while your at it.
     
    Zenica, Sep 6, 2008
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