HYDRA 1.8C PRO is the most advanced and flexible profiling on the market

For a better understanding of the possibilities, let's take a look at the example shown in the picture, in which modes each of the profiles works.

The first line is "LT" profile, which is responsible for processor management in tasks with low-thread load (up to 6 or 8 depending on the number of cores in CCD). It is in "H" mode (automatic frequency control by HYDRA) with respect to "VID" and "THM" values. That is, the limiting factor is either 1300mV or 75 degrees. There are no more limits (don't forget that the limiting factor of boost is always also dependent on "CO").

"MT" profile is designed to work with multithreaded load of different intensity. It is controlled in the same way as HYDRA since "H" mode is enabled, but with other limiting factors "VID" and "THM".

"GAME" profile is responsible for CPU boost in games. It is enabled only in situations when video card usage triggers are triggered. For this example, I unchecked "Dynamic" mode, which tells this profile to keep the CPU frequency set in the same table (5400MHz). In this mode, the profile is not affected by any limiting factors.

Next are group profiles "USER#0-2," which are intended for user customization. I added several rendering applications to the "USER#0" profile by double-clicking on it (after double-clicking on it an auxiliary application selection window opens).



Next, I switched the control mode from "H" to "PBO" (yes yes yes, that "AMD PBO") and set its limits as "PPT" 120 watts and 75 degrees. So what is going to happen in the end?

If HYDRA sees any of the applications added to the "USER#0" profile running, it will reconfigure the CPU boost to the limits I specified in the table.

In the group profile USER#1 I added e.g. browsers to it and set its "PPT" limit to 60W. In the "USER#2" profile I added photoshop.

You may have also noticed that there are other columns in the tables that I didn't say anything about. These are "EDC" and "TDC". You can customize this as well, in my case the value 0 means that we ignore this limitation.

Also for each group profile "USER#0-2" you can use a timer, which is responsible for what period of the day a particular profile is valid.

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The biggest question is why all this if you can leave the processor alone after finding and applying "AMD CO"?

1. The "H" mode (HYDRA control) ignores all factory limits of AMD processor boost. That is, for example 7600X processor can boost not up to 5.5GHz but up to 5.8GHz or even higher (if a lucky copy) without danger of damage or overheating.

2. Dynamic frequency in games does not always have a positive effect on gaming comfort, it can create freezes and lags, so manual frequency locking through the profile can help you significantly.

3. You give an ultimatum to an application or group of applications how much CPU power they are allowed to spend. Tired of browsers heating up your CPU to 80 degrees? Limit them by profiling them.

In fact, there are many examples, but the most important thing is that you are completely free to do what you want.

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When's the update? October 31