08-02-2011, 08:29 PM | #1 |
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Setcpu and the PE
I know the PE's CPU is software limited to a speed significantly lower than it's rated speed. Most of what I've seen mentions 1Ghz but some promotional pdf (from Marvell I believe) mentions up to a projected 1.2 Ghz. The latest version of Setcpu using the arm choice only goes up to 800mhz on the max setting. Anyone know if there is a way to edit this setting? Either in setcpu or in the PE.
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08-02-2011, 09:02 PM | #2 |
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800mhz is the factory clock, I'm pretty sure SetCPU doesn't support our processor(it has to have specific code for each, and ours isn't all that popular in devices these days). Also, there are many reasons why ours would be underclocked from factory, including heat and the fact that these processors could have been gotten cheaper if they had defects that prevented them from running at the full clock speed without problems. Given how many other corners entourage cut I would not be surprised if the processors were not top of the line.
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08-03-2011, 06:52 AM | #3 | |
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There was the fanfare not so long ago when someone found that AMD were selling 4 core chips as 3 core processors - a way of activating that odd core was found and the groupies were ecstatic until programs didn't run quite as they should. That sort of thing is OK for games where the odd glitch doesn't matter but if you want to do any serious work read that which is on the label and stick to it. |
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08-03-2011, 06:58 AM | #4 |
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Just to pile on the "not interested in overclocking" train, I also don't fully understand the rationale behind it. The eDGe will never be a game machine because it lacks multitouch. Plus, the game problems clearly have nothing to do with the processor speed. I have an Optimus V that runs 200mhz slower but plays most games just fine. The processor clearly lacks some video capabilities (or, alternatively, the drivers suck, which is always a possibility).
When it comes to its intended function, the eDGe is surprisingly snappy and performs well. So why even mess with it? |
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And as kennyminot said, 200MHz extra isn't going to change much of anything, its the GPU that's the bottleneck here. |
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08-03-2011, 02:01 PM | #6 |
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Yea I hear you - more curiosity than any solid need to overclock. But I was also interested in underclocking to see if that would do anything for battery life. Hence the interest in where the CPU clock setting is done. As far as the GPU is concerned - are there other devices that use this chip and how is their performance?
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08-03-2011, 05:59 PM | #8 |
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If someone comes up with a recovery mode for the PE, I'm more interested in adding steps to the CPU timings and putting in a conservative clock governor. This has helped me more than anything else on my other droids (aside from obvious things like screen brightness and turning off antennae).
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08-03-2011, 06:13 PM | #9 |
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agreed. the main think is to get a recovery mode. I am frustrating that can not restore with the 3 fingers method. rubbish. an idiotic manufacturer not to enable recovery. shame as the device has potential and great community.
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08-03-2011, 07:57 PM | #10 |
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bunodosoma, you could always try a manual kernel tweak. You would need to install a custom kernel anyway to over/underclock with something like SetCPU. Unfortunately as there's no recovery mode and the device is no longer made I'm not feeling very motivated to screw around with tweaking it. :P
I think I may start a thread about why recovery mode is awesome and required for development and end users, since I think some folks who are interested in getting the most out of their devices might not get it. Hopefully someone can come up with a recovery solution, which is step zero in getting anything real done. Plus vic wouldn't have bricked his device. :P |
08-03-2011, 08:56 PM | #11 |
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I ran across this "The PXA168 has average power consumption of 200-300mW and close to a Watt when running at full tilt" So I think you are spot on with concerns about heat and battery life. The point about bricking the device is a very good one. A straight forward recovery mode would make any tinkering less stressful. Since this is an orphan device it would be nice if any of the original development team would stick an oar in the water to help smooth out some of the rough edges.
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