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KyleC
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Laptop Cruncher?????

I Just got a new 2.4GHZ laptop, I am trying to decide whether or not to install UD on it.

will crunching kill my battery life? got any tips???

Thanks
-Kyle

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[text was edited by author 2003-04-01 17:46:02]
permalink · 2003-04-01 17:45:23 · Reply to this

slash
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

UD won't crunch when it's running on batteries so there is nothing to worry about there. I see no reason not to install it
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permalink · 2003-04-01 18:04:26 · Reply to this

JMartin
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clubs:		 I also see no reason not to install it.

I have a cache of spare laptops and run it on all of them and have not seen any problems.
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permalink · 2003-04-01 18:48:43 · Reply to this

BliZZardX
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Toronto, ON		 Take out the battery when you're crunching.
permalink · 2003-04-01 19:00:40 · Reply to this

JMartin
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clubs:		 Infinity - just out of curiosity, why take out the battery when crunching?
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BliZZardX
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

If you aren't going to be running around with it you can use a power outlet...
My laptop stays at home so I just ditched my battery.
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HiVolt
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

Some laptops can actually be damaged if you run it without the battery...

My friend's laptop had its power supply burned out because there was no load on the battery like there usually was... He was told that if he wanted to run without a battery, that he needed a "Weight Saver" device, which had circuitry inside to prevent any damage, but weighed next to nothing.
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permalink · 2003-04-01 20:15:11 · Print · Reply to this

KyleC
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 Well it overheated my laptop after 8 min, and it shut itself down.

I think this is due to the intel 2.4ghz-M, and it power manegment, it isnt made to be pegged at 100% utilization.

Its the fastest Mobile processor on the market. I dont think these laptops are made for this.

oh well, I had to uninstall UD.

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permalink · 2003-04-02 01:05:18 · Print · Reply to this

HiVolt
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

said by KyleC See Profile:
Well it overheated my laptop after 8 min, and it shut itself down.
Kyle, running UD on your laptop is no different than if you were rendering something in 3DSMax for a couple hours, CPU usage is still 100%. My IBM Thinkpad 1GHz has had no problems running UD 24/7 for the past year... Something must be wrong with it, if it cannot handle even 8 minutes at full CPU load...
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JMartin
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 Kyle, I have a Dell with that same CPU and it's my back and forth to the office machine. It's off only during commute-about 2hrs per day.

Glad to help if you want to pursue a resolution.

-Jeff
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permalink · 2003-04-02 02:32:27 · Reply to this

KyleC
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 hmm, i might send it for service this summer.

i doubt they would give me a new one...

what should i do? i am kinda pissed

its a compaq Presario 1500

-Kyle

EDIT: actually i am really pissed, i have decided i want a new machine, anyone have contacts at compaq? I have a feeling service is going to blow me off. ARRRRRHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

EDIT2: another thing, the fan runs all the time, like from 10 min after start up till shut down. not at full speed, but at a low speed...
[text was edited by author 2003-04-02 10:06:56]
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HiVolt
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

Kyle, are you absolutely sure that the processor is a Pentium 4-M? Value priced laptops usually use regular desktop Pentium 4 Processors, which use higher voltage, and have no SpeedStep functions, they produce WAY more heat.

Post the exact model & part # of your laptop and I can look into it for ya...
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permalink · 2003-04-02 14:07:08 · Print · Reply to this

KyleC
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

said by HiVolt See Profile:
Kyle, are you absolutely sure that the processor is a Pentium 4-M? Value priced laptops usually use regular desktop Pentium 4 Processors, which use higher voltage, and have no SpeedStep functions, they produce WAY more heat.

Post the exact model & part # of your laptop and I can look into it for ya...
compaq presario 1525us
Series PP2140

it cost $1,800
Thanks!
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permalink · 2003-04-02 15:12:26 · Print · Reply to this

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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

I just looked it up and it uses a dekstop P4 2.4 chip. Don't worry though, it's fine for crunching.
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permalink · 2003-04-04 06:49:54 · Reply to this

KyleC
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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

its not a intel mobile processor??? i could have sworn it was...that sucks...

thanks for your help,
permalink · 2003-04-04 10:35:55 · Reply to this

HiVolt
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I just looked it up and it uses a dekstop P4 2.4 chip. Don't worry though, it's fine for crunching.
Yeah I just looked it up too... But if he says it overheats after 8 minutes, I wouldn't say its fine for crunching...
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permalink · 2003-04-04 12:06:53 · Print · Reply to this

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Re: Laptop Cruncher?????

Whoop...I missed that part.
permalink · 2003-04-04 15:46:41 · Reply to this

KyleC
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thx
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