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    Dynasty Warrior 6 lag when on battery??

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by MysteryE, Nov 8, 2008.

  1. MysteryE

    MysteryE Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    I just realize the problem recently when I play the game without plug the adaptor into AC.

    The game is lagging, even after I put the settings to low!
    I'm using 5920G with 8600M GT. The game is fine, all high settings, no lag, when I plug the adaptor.

    Is it the game problem? Or the GPU problem? Or the GPU driver problem...?
    Actually I never play other game which has a great graphic with battery only...
     
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    That's your problem right there, once your PC runs low on battery power your CPU will downclock making your PC run slower. The GPU (video card) may well do the same so keep your adapter plugged in when playing games. If you don't you will see at best 30-60 minutes of gameplay before your system goes dead.
     
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  3. MysteryE

    MysteryE Notebook Consultant

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    But I've set the CPU and GPU performance in maximum both when plugged in and in battery.
    I know it will drain the battery fast. But I thought it won't be a problem in performance. I never realize the CPU get slower when the battery in low condition either. Hmm...
     
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  4. sa_ill

    sa_ill Notebook Deity

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    Go to NVIDIA Powermizer settings
    There you'l find the option of how much power to use when on battery. Set it to full

    There is also a thread regarding this which explains it properly.
     
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  5. MysteryE

    MysteryE Notebook Consultant

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    There is no nVidia Powermizer. I think the driver that I use right now doesn't have it. I'm using driver version 177.92
     
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    helluvagood Notebook Enthusiast

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    Isnt this normal for all laptops? It happened to my friends with COD4.
     
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  7. MysteryE

    MysteryE Notebook Consultant

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    Oh so it's normal to have lag when it's on battery?
    I'm glad if that's the truth...
     
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  8. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    It's normal. The GPU always runs slower on battery because batteries simply can't give enough power to power the GPU. You can completely disable powermizer if you'd like (click sig for guide), but it probably won't help.
     
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    MysteryE Notebook Consultant

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    I'll try to completely disable the powermizer. Thanks for the link. :)
     
    MysteryE, Nov 9, 2008
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