Suggestion for AMD Cool'n'Quiet feature needed

[mehargags]

Suggestion for AMD Cool'n'Quiet feature ?

hi
Can u geeks pls discuss abt AMD Cool'n'Quiet issues. i checked some sites threads where they had probs that CnQ rapidly changes the Voltage for the Processor thus putting sudden abrupt loads on PSU which can result in PS failure.

some other sites i read abt some Software incompatibilities with CnQ also

I wanted 2nd opinion abt these issues from u guyz.
i just switched from a P4 3 ghz to a 3000+ & one of the biggest issues was that i wanted a calm n Quiet Pc when i m not gaming. My comp is always on -- 24/7 (if No load shading is done) since it serves as a server to 50 odd comps on my LAN & constant downloads from interent too. My pentuim used to grunge all the time whether im gaming or its left alone

I guess what CnQ implies is really fascinating. when my comp is simply on for some Downloads & uploads, it sh;d be running at its bare minimum needed, so power is also saved & less of heat is dissipated enhancing life of all the inbound peripherals. But then, it sh;d not be a Pain in the a** also as i dont want any of my functionalities ( hardware or software ) to suffer just because of it. I got very Crucial DATA & other things

since i have limited knowledge abt AMD at the moment i w'd request u to explain abt it

Got an Asus A8N-E by the way running an AMD64 3000+ winchester with 1 gb hynix & 3 x 250gb seagate SATA HDD's

Regards

 

[UsandThem]

I doubt there is any problem with Cool & Quiet.

Both AMD and Intel have had various levels of this power saving (I know it has been called different names) feature for years in laptops.

 

[Operandi]

Cool'n'Quiet varies the CPU clock based on load, the min is 1.0 GHZ and 1.0 vcore. The change is immediate and there is no impact on performance. The only issue I'm aware of is stability with some S754 boards with more then 1 DIMM installed.

 

[Mrvile]

My dad's laptop has CnQ enabled (on a 3400+ s754). I think it's great for people who aren't power users (ie surf the web, type documents, listen to music) - it prolongs the life of the CPU and keeps things what it should - cool and quiet.

 

[furballi]

C n Q reduces the FSB multiplier, say from 9x to 5x, resulting in a drop in CPU clock speed. Also, at the lower clock speed, there is no need to apply the nominal 1.4 to 1.5V to the CPU. That's why the CPU voltage will also drop to about 1.1V. The power supply will still feed the 3.3V, 5V, and 12V rails to the motherboard. The motherboard is capable of controlling many devices, like CPU and fans. There is no reliability issue with C n Q.

You have to try C n Q to see if it conflicts with your system. There are no perfect software.