What are 'Multiple VIDs' in CPUs?

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PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 1:25 pm    Post subject: What are 'Multiple VIDs' in CPUs? Reply with quote

What are 'Multiple VIDs' in CPUs?
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PostPosted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 2:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

CPU is capable of running at multiple voltages, typically in mobile CPU's as at a lower clock speed the voltage is dropped to decrease power draw, thereby increasing battery life.
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PostPosted: Sat Jun 16, 2007 3:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

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CPU is capable of running at multiple voltages, typically in mobile CPU's as at a lower clock speed the voltage is dropped to decrease power draw, thereby increasing battery life.
plus decreasing heat and thereby noise from fan
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