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    Tip for SC2 performance set min processor to 100%

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tassadar898, Jul 14, 2010.

  1. tassadar898

    tassadar898 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have had alot less variation in fps (less spikes) and better overall performance playing SC2 when I changed my minimum processor state to 100% in my battery profile when it is plugged in. Give it a try.
     
    tassadar898, Jul 14, 2010
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    Genius!

    Great idea, thanks :) I can't wait to test it out
     
    tk112190, Jul 14, 2010
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    tassadar898 Notebook Evangelist

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    My core speed is locked at 2.3ghz which means turbo boost is always on (164 fsb). Even when I play SC2 it stays at 2.3 ghz which means turbo boost on the i5 cant be on at all times if you set the min processor to 100% pretty cool!

    P.S. temps do increase 10C when idle.
     
    tassadar898, Jul 14, 2010
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    noob question... how do you change it?
     
    cy246, Jul 14, 2010
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    control panel -> power options


    or the alienfx program.. forgot the name of it
     
    tk112190, Jul 14, 2010
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    Wouldn't having only one core in action affect framerate at all?
     
    fyro11, Jul 14, 2010
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    Fyro11 - I "believe" and others with the R2 have screen shots if my memory is correct, this series of cpu's can and do actually turbo both cores. So you are not just stuck with 1 core at 2.3. I would need the R2 guys to chime in with the cpu software screenshots.

    BW,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, Jul 14, 2010
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    On my i5 according to CPU-Z with max frequency core 0 is 2.3ghz (locked 14X multiplier) and core 2 is 1974 mhz (locked at 12X multiplier) so turbo boost does indeed work on both cores at the same time!
     
    tassadar898, Jul 14, 2010
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    anyway there are many claims that turbo boost is useless in gaming as processor is always on load with heat thus turbo will not kick in. I am verify this that its not true at all. Base on Intel Turbo Boost monitor. I do see consistant boost when game is running. and not just a short burst and back to default speed. I had posted the tool awhile back. Install it and check it out yourself.
     
    kopicha, Jul 15, 2010
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    im running i7 OC @ 162 with turbo boost! with the nvidia 258.96 drivers and its the best option by far for SC2
     
    thomaskc.dk, Jul 15, 2010
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    i always get (ur slowing down message) when i am playing sc2 non oc, hm... i should try turbo boost on and oc and see how that works
     
    Thran8, Jul 15, 2010
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