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    Clocking Down Graphics Card?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by txcwby, May 24, 2007.

  1. txcwby

    txcwby Newbie

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    Howdy all...

    I just sent back a dell xps m1210. It was a good lil puter but it wouldnt run most newer games cuz I didnt get the 256 dedicated graphics card. I have on the way basically the same set up as before but with the better graphics card.

    Now I liked the battery life i could get on the 9 cell battery i had, about 7+ hours on a toned down setting. I am wondering if the new better graphics card is going to be more battery draining and if so is there a way to clock down the card when I am on battery power and not playin games?

    Any help would be appeciated!
     
    txcwby, May 24, 2007
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    Hello- Notebook Consultant

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    I believe the XPS can be equiped with a nvidia go7400 256mb. Nvidia drivers have a power saving ability which safely underclocks the gpu called PowerMizer. ATI has the same option called powerplay. Even with the power saving option enabled the card will still draw more power than an integrated intel GMA.

    You could possibly ask on the Dell section for specifics on how to conserve battery power and real world battery consumption comparisons from XPS M1210 owners.
     
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    The 7400 has fairly advanced drivers for power saving features. Obviously your gonna drain some battery considering its not integrated instead dedicated. With the 9 cell battery, your gonna get some great life. If you can settle for 5 to 5.5 hrs instead of 7, than you are fine. Awesome computer btw. I was going to get that but it turned out a little over budget. If you get that 7400, your rig is set.
     
    starcon6, May 24, 2007
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