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    Tweaking/updating a new laptop

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by p8ntballer99, May 27, 2006.

  1. p8ntballer99

    p8ntballer99 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am going to be purchasing my first laptop for school/gaming on the side and i was wondering if people would recommend some different tricks or settings i can use to tweak performance when i want to game and then maximize battery life when im in class taking notes, any comments are helpful.

    Also what are things I'm going to need to do right away with a brand new laptop, such as software upgrades and what not, and where to get them

    thank you!
     
    p8ntballer99, May 27, 2006
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  2. SRD

    SRD Notebook Virtuoso

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    just download centrino harware control allows you to change the voltage and get the best battery life.
     
    SRD, May 27, 2006
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  3. Donald@Paladin44

    Donald@Paladin44 Retired

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    Donald@Paladin44, May 27, 2006
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    Tweak XP is a program that should give that little bit more from your laptop.
     
    _radditz_, May 28, 2006
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  5. p8ntballer99

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    Im thinking the z96j, i am looking for the ability to have longer battery life for notes in college but then be able to crank out some power if i want to lan, open for suggestions, price range around $2k
     
    p8ntballer99, May 28, 2006
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  6. ClearSkies

    ClearSkies Well no, I'm still here..

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    ClearSkies, May 28, 2006
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