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Computer systems and related methods for cooling such systems

US7401644B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 26, 2004
Grant dateJul 22, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/206
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods and systems for cooling computer systems, in which the computer system has a processor and a fan. An exemplary method includes: determining a temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed; determining a temperature of the computer system; and throttling the processor if the determined temperature corresponds to the temperature threshold for operating the fan at greater than low speed.

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