cpu whime/noise probs, solved?

[goofball22]

I used the search function, and came back with more problems. Thought everyone with the latest processors will interested in this.

Theres a high pitch/beeping/whining noise from my laptop. Its not loud, but definitely noticeable (i blame u guys for noticing it ). Its not really noticeable if its on battery saver or balanced mode, but its noticeable on performance mode. When plugged via ac, the noise usually goes away.

After searching and using google, I came across this link that explained how to use rmclock to solve this issue.
http://forum.tabletpcreview.com/showthread.php?t=3516
Well, it worked for me. My ultimate question is if this is an actual hardware problem with the core duo processors that can be solved via replacement or through onsite tech support, or its just the nature of the core duo processors?

Discussion and opinions, please throw em at me.

[adinu]

You can use RMClock 2.30 to disable the C4 sleep mode of your cpu. That will eliminate the cpu whine, but cost you a couple minutes of battery life.

[braddd]

I downloaded the bioshock drivers from nVidia and haven't heard it since. Been about a week I suppose.

[noxxle99]

You can use RMClock 2.30 to disable the C4 sleep mode of your cpu. That will eliminate the cpu whine, but cost you a couple minutes of battery life.

Just a couple minutes...? I've heard with an ultraportable and a large battery, disabling the c4 power state can really add up.

[adinu]

Well for me, I lost about 12 minutes on my T7300.

Haven't really tested it extensively, but that's what I got the couple times I ran it after disabling the C4

[dimonay]

I downloaded the bioshock drivers from nVidia and haven't heard it since. Been about a week I suppose.

That's funny, because I had drivers from LaptopVideo2Go and I started getting that noise, then had Windows Update update my drivers again and after windows update the noise went away.

When I did have the noise putting the power plan to 'Balanced' or 'Power Saver' made it go away.

Was only High Performance that got that sound.

[michelkenny]

I had it on my new R61i. My laptop would freeze up after a couple of minutes of RMClock with wireless disabled. Called tech support, they're replacing the entire system.

[goofball22]

so............judging by the replys so far, im still not sure whether or not this is just how the processors are, or its an actual defect.

Any more info would be greatly appreciated.

[braddd]

so............judging by the replys so far, im still not sure whether or not this is just how the processors are, or its an actual defect.

Any more info would be greatly appreciated.

This isn't a Lenovo problem, I dont think it has anything to do with vista. It has been found on macs, HPs, Dells, ect. All core 2 duo's seem to be exhibiting this problem.

[unhooked]

so............judging by the replys so far, im still not sure whether or not this is just how the processors are, or its an actual defect.

Any more info would be greatly appreciated.

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