[geeks] CPU fans

[Phil Stracchino]

Lionel Peterson wrote:
> So they are (in effect) self-overclocking, while constantly testing  
> the temp of the chip?
> 
> Interesting - I wonder how perceptible the bursts of higher speeds  
> are, on a normal 'GUI' user workload?
> 
> So independently each core can run much faster, but when all four  
> cores are running full out the printed speed is the best compromise  
> speed...

Exactly.  One of the smartest ideas Intel's had in a long time, IMHO.


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