Throttling CPU
killjoy
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I have a HP DV6000 running Win 7.
Is it possible to throttle the CPU as when running at 100% (catch up TV etc.) it starts to get a bit hot so I would like to limit usage to about 80%.
Is it possible to throttle the CPU as when running at 100% (catch up TV etc.) it starts to get a bit hot so I would like to limit usage to about 80%.
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You may find this causes your catch up TV to not play properly though.
that will probably do it. if not you're in to the bios and it may not be possible.
you sure it's too hot? it'll only be hot if it's using the full power of the cpu.
Flagpole : Cannot find "advanced settings" under power settings, will look at BIOS later.
http://i41.tinypic.com/10xugig.png
It has an AMD CPU doesn't it? If so, you should download and install AMD Overdrive from the AMD website (free utility), assuming that it's compatible [I'm not sure about the Sempron CPUs if that's what you've got] and that the clock speeds aren't locked. That utility gives you real-time monitoring of temperatures, and control over unlocked CPU speeds via the clock multiplier and voltage, lowering both of which will bring down the CPU temperature. If you are nervous about altering the voltage, you can ignore that. You will need to research the maximum core temperature specified for your CPU (it may feel hot but could still be within spec.) then compare it with what you see when monitoring in the utility.
I do that when doing lengthy intensive video processing on my AMD 964 BE and it works a treat, saves me from having to upgrade my CPU cooler. It resets after a full re-boot but I suspect that there's a permanent setting available somewhere, otherwise, you may be able to set the multiplier in the BIOS once you have determined (with Overdrive) what you want to set it at.
I realise that laptops even with AMD processors may not offer the same flexibility as a large cased desktop, and I haven't checked the details of yours, so good luck.
I still cannot find the advanced options:
http://tinypic.com/userstuff.php?u=fPKanLz3XlmHEUJPs%2FiOhg%3D%3D