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    set maximum processor usage in powersaver

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Luke1708, Oct 14, 2009.

  1. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    hey guys, i set 10% as maximum processor usage while on powersaver, but even then , it still continues to go up to 100%....what do you think i did wrong? :confused:
     
    Luke1708, Oct 14, 2009
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    100% of 10% is still 10%. You did your calculations wrong.
     
    jackluo923, Oct 14, 2009
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    download CPU-Z and check the CPU core speed because that is what that setting restricts
     
    namaiki, Oct 14, 2009
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  4. Luke1708

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    it's ~1600mhz according to cpu-z...isnt it supposed to be less?
     
    Luke1708, Oct 15, 2009
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    800 or 1600 is the lowest, depending on the processor. I think the P8600 is supposed to go down to 800 because of superLFM

    edit: for me, CPU-z says 1600MHz, 0.925V and Everest says 0.925V, 798MHz.. CPU-Z isn't picking up the fact that the FSB is cut in half, so it's probably actually 1600/2 -> 800
     
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    perhaps you are right...but i ont go installing everest coz it made my computer freeze when i was running vista
     
    Luke1708, Oct 15, 2009
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    Your computer has hardware level or is/was attacked by malware or virus.

    Everest has no drivers, you can run it from a USB flash memory stick if you wanted. What you are seeing is not normal. It is like if your computer freezes because open notepad... something is really not right. You should definitively check that out. Remember that once infected with a virus, the damaged done is done, Anti-virus don't fix files, only removes the virus. The best solution is to set your system to go back in time before such damage occurred, but in your case as you have no idea when it occurred, I suggest a full system re-install.
     
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  8. Kocane

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    If you wanna downclock, use a program like CPUGenie (or RMClock if it works on your CPU, doesnt really on mine (P8400) The default Windows thing doesnt work very well to my experience.

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    Different profiles.. It even does nice support for undervolting which also saves power and makes your laptop cooler..
     
    Kocane, Oct 15, 2009
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    The Windows 7 one is a lot better. It actually throttles properly in Power saver.
     
    namaiki, Oct 15, 2009
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    I dont know its been a while since i have done downclocking.. It makes my PC freeze.. I use CPUGenie to keep the clock at absolute max to avoid this.
     
    Kocane, Oct 15, 2009
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    What exactly were you downclocking, and with what program? Your computer might have some serious issues if it is freezing at standard voltages..
     
    namaiki, Oct 15, 2009
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    My thoughts exactly. Is it 100% of CPU usage or 100% of CPU frequency?
     
    surfasb, Oct 17, 2009
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