Is Sempron Cooler than Turion?

[88elite88]

Chinna is correct. I have the Sempron 3000+ on the v2000z. The regular temp is 50-60 degree. I believe the fan kicks in when the temp raise to 55-58 (don't remember exactly, the BIOS is F.13), then the temp will drop quickly when the fans on until the fan stop at 50, then the temp would start picking up again. It occationally runs at mid and higher 60s for more CPU intensive task.
I also try undervolt the Sempron, it won't go lower than 1.075v but I can lower the max voltage (1.35v). However, when lower the max voltage (at 1.8GHz), it does effect the performance. Super PI was running many seconds slower. Not sure if this is the same for the case of Turion ML and MT.
I'd try install the MT when the 64-bits really getting on mainsteam if the lappy is still intact and not too old/slow at that time. Hopefully, the Turion MT/ML will be much less expensive at that time also

I can succesfully set my max volt to FID 9, and 1.150v
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14sj.jpg
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23oa.jpg

without having any effect to my performance..

[chinna_n]

I can succesfully set my max volt to FID 9, and 1.150v
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14sj.jpg
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23oa.jpg

without having any effect to my performance..

You are right you will be able to decrease Max voltage at higher steppings, but you can not go any further down than 1.075v at 4x, because that is minimal VID for the proc.

But again that may not be a great deal as savings at 4x is not that substantial.

[vassil_98]

I can succesfully set my max volt to FID 9, and 1.150v
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14sj.jpg
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23oa.jpg

without having any effect to my performance..

I saw in the pics that you've set the AC mode to Maximal, which means you have turned off throttling. Just noting, this will increase the temp of the cpu.

[tempoct]

My bad. I am able to get the same result now
Just realize that my previous test is not valid coz I was having more program running when lower voltage.
The temp is, indeed, reduce. Hopefully, I'll get better battery life too

I can succesfully set my max volt to FID 9, and 1.150v
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=14sj.jpg
http://img78.imageshack.us/my.php?image=23oa.jpg

without having any effect to my performance..

[88elite88]

I saw in the pics that you've set the AC mode to Maximal, which means you have turned off throttling. Just noting, this will increase the temp of the cpu.

this maybe true... in which I remembered that I was getting
Frequency = 1.80
Temperature = 59.0c ( CPU temp )
HDD = 53.0c

BUT

I Finally solved this temp problem by buying new laptop lap fan cooler and the temp dicreases 10degrees celcius.. WAOW..

I am now have a 41-43C steady temp for HD and 40-45C for CPU

the targus tornado fan for $9.99 at compusa -AR really works and does its job BEAUTIFULLY guys...

[chinna_n]

If you set AC Profile to Maximal, CPU will run at Full speed always on AC,

So you need to set AC Profile to Auto, that way CPU switches speed based on load. That once gives better temps with/without cooler.

[88elite88]

If you set AC Profile to Maximal, CPU will run at Full speed always on AC,

So you need to set AC Profile to Auto, that way CPU switches speed based on load. That once gives better temps with/without cooler.

You're rite, and I need cooler anyway.. especially when its on AC, and playin games with my 7200rpm HD... verheat:

[tom_handheld]

I really liked your suggestion :hp:

radha, I understand how you feel. I went thru the same thing before choosing my V2000z.

take it one step at a time.
Is 64 bit important, no, choose Pentium M based laptop then. If yes, Turion based laptop.

screen size or weight more important? Screen size, choose 15.4 inch (V4000, V4000T, V5000Z). Weight, 14 inch (V2000, V2000Z)

Once you have narrowed it down... then Heat... Some say Pentium M is cooler, some says both are the same.

I say both are the same heat wise. It all depends on the laptop's design. V2000 & V2000Z run "warm" becoz of the harddrive. the V2000 series are small laptops making harddrive run "warm". the 15.x inch laptops have more space for heat to dissipate.

As for the CPU heat, again, I say the same. Both laptops run the CPU until a set temperature before turning on the fan.

One other question to ask for is power consumption. Pentium M wins here.

there are a lot of factors to consider... unfortunately, only you can decide which to choose.