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    a question about desktop cpus

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by scarletfire, Dec 18, 2013.

  1. scarletfire

    scarletfire Notebook Enthusiast

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    I hope this isn't a dumb question but why is a desktop cpu, say a 4930K in a laptop not able to achieve desktop clocks? The max I can get is 4.5GHz but I've seen much higher clocks when the same cpu is in a desktop.
     
    scarletfire, Dec 18, 2013
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    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    there are key differences between a 4930k and a 4930mx. They are completely different cpu's. They have different pin #, wattage, temps, # of cores, ect... I hope this answers your question.
     
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  3. n=1

    n=1 YEAH SCIENCE!

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    I think OP is asking why a 4930K in a P570WM can't OC as high compared to a desktop.
     
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    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    oh, my bad.
    Still, the big problem in the laptop is cooling. A desktop simply has more space for it than a laptop.
     
    destinationsky, Dec 18, 2013
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  5. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    Actually the major problem in the clevo to going any further (and 4.5ghz is actually a very VERY good chip) is the very crude voltage options available, you need control of important functions like load line calibration to go further to stop the voltage from dipping down too much during load.

    The voltage circuitry and bios were not designed with this in mind however.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Dec 18, 2013
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