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    What power setting do you run on?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Bowlerguy92, Aug 25, 2009.

  1. Bowlerguy92

    Bowlerguy92 Notebook Deity

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    I was just wondering, what power setting do you all run your computers on? Balanced, power saver, or high performance? Is there a benefit to running balanced? Also, do any of you have custom power settings such as the ones dell offers, if so how do those work for you?

    Thanks!
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 25, 2009
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  2. DFI Fan

    DFI Fan Notebook Evangelist

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    I have my own custom one that I put to my likings. Basically I have it so when I'm plugged into A/C Power, my laptop operates at 100%, and no sleep/hibernate/etc. On battery I have it so it turns off the screen in 5 minutes, standby in 10 min, as well as having the CPU downclock a lot. I like this because when I'm on battery it lasts longer, and when I'm plugged in I get all the power I need.
     
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  3. Cin'

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    You should have made a Poll! ;) :D

    (You could Prolly have a Mod help you do that if you still wanted!)

    I usually use Balanced..But sometimes I switch to High Performance..depending on what I'm working on or doing at that time :)

    I like to save on my battery usage! ;)

    I have the XPS 1530 BTW..I use the the 6 cell and 9 cell battery!

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2009
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  4. Bowlerguy92

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    Which mod should I contact? It doesn't list the mods here anywhere :(
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 25, 2009
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    All you need to do is report your Original Post stating that you would like to Add A Poll to your Thread..and State what the Poll Contents should be! :D

    And they should be able to complete it for you! :)

    The report button is the little Red Triangle button next to the *Rep* button on the lower left hand corner (of the 3 lower icons to the right) ;)

    Cin...
     
    Cin', Aug 25, 2009
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    Poll Added.

    Have a read at this, might be an interesting read.
     
    flipfire, Aug 25, 2009
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  7. Bowlerguy92

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    Firstly, thank you for changing my thread and adding a pole! And secondly, that article is a very interesting read, long story short....I'm now using "Balanced" lol.
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 25, 2009
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  8. DFI Fan

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    Oh wow, a pole. None of the above for me. I sent you my custom settings per request to your message box.
     
    DFI Fan, Aug 25, 2009
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  9. Dayton

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    High Performance while plugged in, but Multimedia sharing set to "allow the computer to sleep" so that the 1640 can be put to sleep.
     
    Dayton, Aug 25, 2009
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    Dell Recommend (with a little tweak) on AC, and Power saver on battery (ofcourse)
     
    dratwister, Aug 26, 2009
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  11. burkle25

    burkle25 Are you a color?

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    RMClock Power Management
     
    burkle25, Aug 26, 2009
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    What benefits does that have?
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 26, 2009
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    It just lets RMclock completely take over the power and CPU management.
     
    flipfire, Aug 26, 2009
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    Is that a good idea? Will it speed up the computer?
     
    Bowlerguy92, Aug 26, 2009
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