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    Battery options?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Dman7, Jan 27, 2008.

  1. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    Where can I enable the option to have my battery run as if it was plugged in because y 3dmark was about 1300 when it wasn't plugged into the adaptor and usually I have 3800.

    Using Xp Pro, any ideas guys? I looked in the power options but there's nothing that would make me think it'll do this.
     
    Dman7, Jan 27, 2008
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    hwaforumtk Notebook Guru

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    Nvidia Control Panel -> Configure PowerMizer -> Select "Disable PowerMizer"

    Also make sure you CPU doesn't downclock.
     
    hwaforumtk, Jan 27, 2008
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  3. Dman7

    Dman7 Notebook Consultant

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    How would I know? I'm not overlocking my GPU so I don't have anything monitering my laptop.
     
    Dman7, Jan 27, 2008
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Changing either option is going to really screw your battery life.
     
    Greg, Jan 27, 2008
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