Alternative to RMClock: CPUGenie

I personally have found this program easier to use (although I'm an RMClock expert already having used it on around 10 laptops). The only caveat is it only works on Core 2 Duo laptops. But this is the only program that reliably allows all multipliers and SuperLFM without getting stuck on a certain multiplier after a while. I also am able to run at 2.8ghz on my Core 2 Extreme at only 1.037V. The program also has a stability testing phase, which offers a brief 3 minute test at all multipliers which takes 10 hours, or a super thorough test that lasts over 30 hours (make sure you have a laptop cooling pad for that!!!!).

I really really like this program a lot, the only thing is that it isn't free like RMClock. Right now I am using it as a trial and I don't think the trial ever really ends (it just pops a nag screen at first load). But it is also a bit pricey, I think it was around $30, just google it up.

So if any of you C2D users have some weird issue with RMClock, give the trial of CPUGenie a try. I'm hoping I'll still be able to use it after the 30 day trial ends. If not, I might consider purchasing it. My laptop runs a lot cooler - at the lowest 1.0V for EVERY multiplier of my Intel X9000 except at 2700mhz (1.025V) and 2800mhz (1.037V), whereas the defaults for those speeds are supposed to be 1.2V.

Also a big deal with RMClock for me was that it wouldnt dynamically throttle the FSB no matter what I did. CPUGenie did the trick. I hope this helps someone.

 

So would this be able to lower my voltage lower then .95 on my cpu?

 

very intresting can i have some screenshots or links because i am limited being on my phone. also do you think it will work on a qx9300?

 

Interesting! Does it have the ability to support Penryns and half-multipliers?

 

No software can lower it. Its a hardware lock.

Yes it does

Just try it out, its pretty easy to use.

 

Ok to try and answer everyone's questions:

dondadah88 - Google CPUGenie and download the trial. It takes just a few minutes to get used to the interface but after that you'll find its clean and simple. It also has a built in graph for multipliers, speed, voltage and temps that you can run in a seperate window - very useful. It also has a built in stablity testing tool that does anyuthing from basic testing that lasts 10 hours (3 mins on each multi), or up to 30+ hours.


memrock: I doubt that it will lower past 0.95, because that is a hardlocked hardware limitation. However the program does have unlocked voltages that go all the way down to 0.775, so it could be worth a shot, but again not likely. My Penryn X9000 is hardware limited to 1.0V at the lowest which is a bummer. I was super happy though that my X9000 was completely stable at ALL multis at only 1.0V except at 2700mhz (1.025V) and 2800mhz (1.037), which is a significant drop from the default of 1.2V. GO TRY IT NOW!!!! My super hot running Core 2 Extreme X9000 is running really well now with reduced fan speeds! Now all I want for christmas is a pin mod to lower voltage more, because I know it can. I always pinmodded my Dothan Pentium Ms to 0.7V


Delta - Yes it supports all Penryn half multis, I know because I tried with my Penryn X9000.

Give it a shot and let us all know how you like it!!! I believe this is going to be my primary undervolting tool (except it only works on Core 2 CPUS darnit, and their asking price is kinda high - about $30ish, although I think it keeps working after the 30 day trial, just that it pops a nag screen when launched).

 

Seems nice, I just undervolted using rmclock and I'm satisfied, but what are you talking about ''rmclock getting stuck at a certain multiplier''?

 

Well I'm sure most people don't come across the issue, but for me, it would lock up at the highest multi at 2.8ghz and never clock back down even when doing nothing (and I was not in the max performance mode in RMClock or Vista power management either). As long as your rmclock is working well, then stick with it. Also for me, RMClock wouldnt allow SuperLFM for some reason, so instead of idling at 600mhz, the lowest idle was 1200mhz. It must be something with RMClock and the Intel Extreme CPUs? Thats the only thing i can think of?

 

RMClock works great for me. I have it al the way down to 0.8750V.

 

Yeah, with the P series C2D, you have the advantage of going lower. You lucky : )

ON a side note, I have P series Dell Precision M4400s at work, with a fairly powerful Quadro FX570m. I thought they would run cool because of the CPU, but man they run really hot even at idle! I blame the graphics card for that though, since both CPU and GPU share the same heatsink and fan exhaust.

 

I don't have CPUGenie installed yet, but was curious about the price...after clikcing "Add to Cart", price is only $14.95.

Did it used to be $30 or will there be an additional $15 fee for them to email the license key/file?