Why not have crap like that for graphics cards and CPUs?
Hell, you could even do better. Have a minimal mode, where you'd be running one core, underclocked, and 2D-only graphics. Then a normal mode, with one core at full clock, with adequate 3D graphics, then a 'turbo' mode, with both cores at full clock, and the graphics card turned all the way up?
Nexxo, it has everything to do with what's considered socially acceptable. In the states, or at least in the suburbs, having huge inefficient vehicles is not only acceptable, it's expected. I don't see folks with children between ages 5 and 18 who don't own minivans. I don't think we can point a finger to why. Is it because that's how the media portrays what is 'normal'? Is it because that's how companies market their cars? Is it because that's what everyone else is doing?
And my comment isn't targeted at those people who can take an unbiased look at things, or who realize that people in different situations make different decisions. I'm just tired of constantly being generalized as a wasteful American pig just because of the actions of my countrymen. Don't think that I don't get pissed off when I see a five foot nothing woman hop out of a 3 ton truck, parked illegally in the fire lane.
What I don't like is generalizations like "all americans drive huge cars and don't care about the environment, because they're lazy" Very rarely is something that broad true. It's just playing off of stupid stereotypes.
Why not have crap like that for graphics cards and CPUs?
Already has, and it's automatic...
more you load the CPU or GPU more it will increase speed. Both Intel, AMD (CoolnQuiet) for CPU's and ATI and Nvidia for GPUs has it.
Heres a nice example with AMD CoolnQuiet system with S939 or newer CPU's.
I use this example as this is what I have.
If your computer is idle the CPU is at 500Mhz, if you have Winamp, Trillian, Firefox, it's at 800Mhz. If you browse folders it's at 600Mhz. The mili-second you run a program it jumps at MAX speed, and jumps down. If only 1 core is in use, then the second core is under clocked.
A similar system exist for laptops... but a lot of improvements could be done.
And if your mobo permits, you even have an automatic TURBO button... it can overclock your CPU up to 10% (apparently doesn't not void warranty as the settings are tested with the CPU manufacture as well)
GeForce 8800 still runs at full whack (at least according to RivaTuner) when it's idle. At least, that was the case with the card I was playing around with earlier today.
interesting, I see a confirmation from a contact I have with someone (engineer) I know from Nvidia.
I'm sure we will tell me as the card it out... stay tuned...
might have to experiment with our own hardware using Riva tuner and its profiles menu then. My card may only be a 6800 but i play with the fan speeds all the time so i might as well see how low i can underclock it and still get decent enough 2D performance.
Ok The Geforce 8800, has some form a power saving, basically what Tim said is correct.
All the special power saving features were placed for the mainstream models of the 8000 series.
Originally Posted by Tim S portions of the chip may "shut down" but the clocks don't drop from what I've seen.
do you (or anyone else) know if it does this automatically ?
whats the best way to conserve power with a 8800 when your just surfing the web / watching a video ?
I was wondering because i bought an 8800GTX but it constantly seems to be pushing out very hot air, and that screams to me that the thing is running a full whack all the time ....
It's basic stuff really, go to STMicroelectronics, Microchip, Atmel (less so), TI, heck, even Intel and they are loaded with power saving modes. The STR9 has no less than four CPU power saving modes and you can turn off/clock down each peripheral (or even a full bus!) when it's not needed.
The fact you get on/off for graphics cards smacks of laziness if you ask me.
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Why not have crap like that for graphics cards and CPUs?
Hell, you could even do better. Have a minimal mode, where you'd be running one core, underclocked, and 2D-only graphics. Then a normal mode, with one core at full clock, with adequate 3D graphics, then a 'turbo' mode, with both cores at full clock, and the graphics card turned all the way up?
Nexxo, it has everything to do with what's considered socially acceptable. In the states, or at least in the suburbs, having huge inefficient vehicles is not only acceptable, it's expected. I don't see folks with children between ages 5 and 18 who don't own minivans. I don't think we can point a finger to why. Is it because that's how the media portrays what is 'normal'? Is it because that's how companies market their cars? Is it because that's what everyone else is doing?
And my comment isn't targeted at those people who can take an unbiased look at things, or who realize that people in different situations make different decisions. I'm just tired of constantly being generalized as a wasteful American pig just because of the actions of my countrymen. Don't think that I don't get pissed off when I see a five foot nothing woman hop out of a 3 ton truck, parked illegally in the fire lane.
What I don't like is generalizations like "all americans drive huge cars and don't care about the environment, because they're lazy" Very rarely is something that broad true. It's just playing off of stupid stereotypes.
more you load the CPU or GPU more it will increase speed. Both Intel, AMD (CoolnQuiet) for CPU's and ATI and Nvidia for GPUs has it.
Heres a nice example with AMD CoolnQuiet system with S939 or newer CPU's.
I use this example as this is what I have.
If your computer is idle the CPU is at 500Mhz, if you have Winamp, Trillian, Firefox, it's at 800Mhz. If you browse folders it's at 600Mhz. The mili-second you run a program it jumps at MAX speed, and jumps down. If only 1 core is in use, then the second core is under clocked.
A similar system exist for laptops... but a lot of improvements could be done.
And if your mobo permits, you even have an automatic TURBO button... it can overclock your CPU up to 10% (apparently doesn't not void warranty as the settings are tested with the CPU manufacture as well)
I'm sure we will tell me as the card it out... stay tuned...
All the special power saving features were placed for the mainstream models of the 8000 series.
whats the best way to conserve power with a 8800 when your just surfing the web / watching a video ?
I was wondering because i bought an 8800GTX but it constantly seems to be pushing out very hot air, and that screams to me that the thing is running a full whack all the time ....
Thanks for any info on this :)
It's basic stuff really, go to STMicroelectronics, Microchip, Atmel (less so), TI, heck, even Intel and they are loaded with power saving modes. The STR9 has no less than four CPU power saving modes and you can turn off/clock down each peripheral (or even a full bus!) when it's not needed.
The fact you get on/off for graphics cards smacks of laziness if you ask me.