Patent ID: 7881826
Filing Date: 2011-02-01
Classification: G06F,H05K,Y02D

Abstract:
1. A modular computer housing system comprising: a housing having a plurality of component slots, wherein each of said plurality of component slots can receive one of a plurality of components, wherein said components include at least one processor having an adjustable operating frequency; and a thermal control system communicably coupled to each of said component slots and each of said received component processors; wherein said thermal control system receives configuration data from each of said plurality of component slots including an identification of a particular component slot among the plurality of component slots that is not occupied by a powered component, retrieves throttle data corresponding to said configuration data, and directs the at least one processor to vary its operating frequency in accordance with said throttle data, wherein the throttle data indicates differing operating frequencies for the at least one processor based upon its physical proximity to the particular component slot.