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    Does changing AlienFX consume more power?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by ragingazn628, Feb 24, 2011.

  1. ragingazn628

    ragingazn628 Notebook Consultant

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    Right now I have my theme set to change from green fades into white and fades back into green and rinse and repeat. Will this use more power or process?
     
    ragingazn628, Feb 24, 2011
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    xXscionXx Notebook Consultant

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    I would guess yes by a slight bit, probably not enough to notice.
     
    xXscionXx, Feb 24, 2011
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    Power-wise it should be negligible.Maybe if you were to run graphics-intensive games then the irritating pop-up will prompt you to turn down visual themes.
     
    shinob!, Feb 26, 2011
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