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    underclocking Aspire 3000?

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by jchristman, Jan 24, 2006.

  1. jchristman

    jchristman Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay, here's my question. I just bought an Acer Aspire 3000 Sempron 1.8Ghz 512RAM etc..
    Battery life runs about 1 hour 15 minutes websurfing with backlight about half way between bright and dim (maybe five or seven clicks worth).
    If I use rightmarks cpu clocking utility, how much extra battery life could I expect? Ten minutes may or may not be worth it but if someone can attest to 15 minutes extra I would definately look into it.
    Any comments are appreciated.
    Thanks.
     
    jchristman, Jan 24, 2006
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  2. miner

    miner Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    There wont be much improvement in the battery life. Undervolting helps in reducing the heat dissipation. The laptop will usually run a few degrees cooler. Anyways for the laptop 1hr 15min is pretty good. I am averaging some where around 55 min on typical usage with the screen set to minimum.

    If you want any substantial increase in battery getting the 8 cell battery is worth it. It will double your battery life to a respectable 2 - 2.5hrs.
     
    miner, Jan 24, 2006
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