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    Downclocking GPU for more bat life

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by miscolobo, May 14, 2008.

  1. miscolobo

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    Ok guys, so i have a road trip in like 10 days and i was wondering if downclocking my GPU by ...say 100 mhz of its usual clock will let me fork out an extra 30min to 1 hr of battery life.


    I tend to get board on the road so i want to bring my little companion and watch movies on it..

    is this a good idea? or will the pictures look ugly
     
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  2. eleron911

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  3. miscolobo

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    Thanks! does undervolting have any disadvantages besides BSOD? cuz everyone SHOULD do it then..right?
     
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  4. Ayle

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    Movies might become choppy, I remember than when I put my 8600 to the minimum clock possible the display slowed to a crawl, mouse movement were jittery... If you want to downclock go ahead but don't go to low. If you're travelling in a car why don't you get those converters that you plug in 12v outlets?
     
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  5. miscolobo

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    im traveling in a coach bus :p
     
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  6. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    they dont have plugs
     
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  7. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    Solar power converter may be?
     
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  8. dondadah88

    dondadah88 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    at night your out of luck also lower your resolution that will save u 5-10 min
     
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    No. It`s actually expanding the average lifespan of the CPU and will make it run MUCH cooler,5-20C less :D
    I set my battery speed as I want too, if I`m just browsing, 600Mhz is sufficient ,since it`s dual core...
    One of these days I really have to do a battery test to see just how much I`ve gained.
     
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