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    Over-Clocking Question

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by drakobear, Feb 8, 2011.

  1. drakobear

    drakobear Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got the i5 and should be getting it anyday now. I have read tons of threads about overclocking and how it will improve your gaming but at the same time how it will decrease the life of your battery. I want to know if overclocking is bad your for computer as like most electronics the harder you run them the faster they burn out.
     
    drakobear, Feb 8, 2011
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  2. bavman

    bavman Notebook Evangelist

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    As long as your temps dont get too hot you shouldnt worry about it. It will probably slightly decrease your battery life but not a lot.
     
    bavman, Feb 8, 2011
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  3. slickie88

    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Overclocking generally isn't going to have much of an impact on your battery life if you're a properly configured Power Saver power plan.

    EDIT: Woops. I didn't fully read bavman's reply. He is correct.
     
    slickie88, Feb 8, 2011
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