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    Throttlestop Ripoff

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Mobius 1, Feb 2, 2017.

  1. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hey guys, how do you think of a ripoff throttlestop version that has been modified to



    • No performance monitoring
    • No multiple-profile capability
    • No access to overclocking
    • No access to powercut for haswell HQ chips
    • No access to any other FIVR besides core
    • Costs $10 to use ayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyylmao
    [​IMG]


    http://volta.garymathews.com/

    Shameless plug by the author
    https://www.reddit.com/r/apple/comments/5rl7x9/volta_ultimate_power_control_for_mac/


    @Mr. Fox @Phoenix @Papusan @iunlock @TBoneSan @unclewebb @dspboys @Johnksss@iBUYPOWER



    But hey phoenix, maybe you can test it on your macbook air.
     
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  2. iunlock

    iunlock 7980XE @ 5.4GHz

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    TSR... Ouch. $10 for the R. R for racing.

    It's the thought the counts.

    Powered by: TSR

    Some ignorant kids would pay for it too lol...

    ::iunlock::
     
  3. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    I don't have a MacBook Air [​IMG]
     
  4. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Hmm, I thought that you had a macbook air when phoenix 980N was 'stolen'
     
  5. Spartan@HIDevolution

    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    wow! awesome memory you got there. You are right actually, sold it long back. Selling McDonald books is so easy, got sold within a few hours of posting it locally
     
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  6. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    dumb people attracted to dumb things

    oh well
     
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  7. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    :eek:And people is wiling to pay for this? What a sick world we live in :no: Thanks for sharing @Mobius 1
    Don't show this to Mr. Azor :biggrin:
     
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  8. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    well mac users would pay for it

    guess there's a deeper hole inside (the already deep) trashbin userbase
     
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  9. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Maybe @unclewebb should make a pure TS version with Apple designed GUI. Would sell like hot biscuits. As I said... This world has gone crazy.
     
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  10. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I'd rather pay @unclewebb $60 rather than whoever is at reddit doing this ripoff program
     
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    Spartan@HIDevolution Company Representative

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    but this isn't legal man. I hope @unclewebb sues them
     
  12. Mobius 1

    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It's not a direct ripoff to say, it's just that the program (volta for mac) is trying to advertise the basic function of throttlestop (turbo control, undervolt, TDP down adjustment) while charging a price for it


    if you see the reddit thread many users who try the free version complain that their machine isn't supported or causing an issue with the system that results in reboots/crashes
     
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  13. Galm

    Galm "Stand By, We're Analyzing The Situation!"

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    I just want to say this thread is great.

    The term McDonalds book is hilarious in that it makes no sense but I still like it.

    I know you wrote it @Mobius 1 your secrets safe with me.

    These discussions always make people so angry if this post had any Mac users reading it.

    The flames of hatred scorch the skies... Igniting Gaia's funeral pyre.

    ( Please tell me you get that Mobius)
     
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    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    <3
     
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