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    How do I make my M17x use my 7970M while on battery?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by [Cyanide], May 28, 2012.

  1. [Cyanide]

    [Cyanide] Notebook Consultant

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    While plugged in I'm pretty sure it's using the 7970M, but while on battery, my fps in WoW dips to 25-27fps in the same area I would get 46-50fps while plugged in

    I guess after doing some reading that it's not possible while on battery? That sucks
     
    [Cyanide], May 28, 2012
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    Aceleo Notebook Guru

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    lol !

    well your battery cannot provide enough power to your 7970M alone (since its a beast !)

    so when u r playing it on battery the the 7970M automatically reduces its capabilities to suit the power output of your battery
     
    Aceleo, May 28, 2012
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  3. [Cyanide]

    [Cyanide] Notebook Consultant

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    Didn't know that, learn something new everyday lol, thanks!
     
    [Cyanide], May 28, 2012
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    bluke424 Notebook Geek

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    Also please do remember that playing games or doing anything resource heavy while unplugged could increase your battery wear pretty fast.
     
    bluke424, May 28, 2012
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    Open CCC advanced mode and set in powerplay on max performance for battery.
    Else ull play with 7970M but only on battery clocks.
     
    Lepus87, May 28, 2012
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    [Cyanide] Notebook Consultant

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    It's been enabled, but I don't think it makes too much of a difference
     
    [Cyanide], May 28, 2012
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    maxheap caparison horus :)

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    THIS!! just running plain simple matlab/visual studio applications killed my battery pretty quick :( now it doesn't even last for 3-4 hours :( (yup, on balanced)
     
    maxheap, May 28, 2012
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    [Cyanide] Notebook Consultant

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    Of course I understand that doing anything intense will drain my battery, but I like the novelty of not being plugged in to kill stuff :)
     
    [Cyanide], May 28, 2012
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