[noibs]

Just wondering if the VoodooPowerMini.kext for Snow Leopard works equally well with the N280 processor?

I'm ready to order a 10v (had a Mini 9 with Leopard and SL for a year and love it), and I'll probably order the N280 processor unless it doesn't work with the speedstep kext.

Thanks.

I just added the voodoopowermini.kext to my extra folder and ran update extra. (I'm on the 10v w/ N280 processor) I was under the impression that this would be the fix for the high temp, but so far I really don't see it (oh, and I'm running 10.6.2) Hopefully someone else will add to this thread.....

[DMBryant]

You can download a utility called CPU-X from here:

netkas.org CPU-X:cpu-z like cpu detector for Mac OS X

It will show you what speed your processor is running at to confirm whether VoodooPowerMini is working or not.

Originally Posted by DMBryant

You can download a utility called CPU-X from here:

netkas.org CPU-X:cpu-z like cpu detector for Mac OS X

It will show you what speed your processor is running at to confirm whether VoodooPowerMini is working or not.

Thanks for that....I'm on a secured network at the moment and can't access rapidshare, any chance you could post an attachment?...anyway the thought is appreciated.
Also...of note to me is that the CPU temp has dropped about 10 degrees F, so that's encouraging. Certainly no harm done.
Thanks again.

[DMBryant]

Sorry, same situation for me at the moment, behind a secure firewall :-(

[Nezil]

I have the N280 and it works fine for me and does reduce temperatures... but only a little. I use CPU-i as well as it also gives you the option of CPU throttling to potentially save power. It does need it's own additional Kext though.

Originally Posted by Nezil

I have the N280 and it works fine for me and does reduce temperatures... but only a little. I use CPU-i as well as it also gives you the option of CPU throttling to potentially save power. It does need it's own additional Kext though.

Thanks for the input.....just wondering - did you use the kext from superhai.com? (Is it VoodooPowerAcpi.kext?) I only used the VoodooPowermini one, and was wondering about adding the other two he has there?
Also regarding lower temp's - are you seeing about 10 degrees F lower or so? That seemed to be my result....thanks again for the tips.