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    Underclocking suggestion

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by FFZERO, Mar 6, 2007.

  1. FFZERO

    FFZERO Notebook Evangelist

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    I am new to the program and was wondering what are the setting people with the e1505 - T7200, X1400, 5400 rpm hdd to obtain maximum battery life with a 6 cell ? I have 1 GB ram but that probably does not have anything to do with the NHC.

    I will be doing the following when unplug: internet and some photoshop/flash/multimedia fusion. I do not need the highest performance with the programs but would like them use able. If not then just good old internet is fine. Thanks.
     
    FFZERO, Mar 6, 2007
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  2. vespoli

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    Unfortunately Intel locked the lowest multiplier @ .95 volts with the Core series of chips. This means that you cannot "underclock" while unplugged effectively for maximum battery life.

    More effective things: make sure that the x1400 is clocked down using ATI's "powerplay" feature, turn the screen down as much as you can stand, turn wireless/BT off when you don't need them.
     
    vespoli, Mar 6, 2007
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  3. FFZERO

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    That suck... Oh well, thanks for the info on the power play. I will try that out later.
     
    FFZERO, Mar 6, 2007
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    Also, keep in mind that PowerPlay is current the best known solution for saving power on the graphics card.
     
    Greg, Mar 6, 2007
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