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    Gaming on battery

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ex0du5, Aug 3, 2006.

  1. ex0du5

    ex0du5 Newbie

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    Hey, with my Toshiba A100 here...i've tried running stress tests on battery even with full power on and im getting about 1/2 - 1/3 of the power that i do when im plugged into the wall...is this normal? is there any way to increase the performance to match a 110v outlet. (also, im running a 6cell battery and plan to get a 12cell battery, doubt that will affect it but what do i know)
     
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  2. compsavy

    compsavy Notebook Deity

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    no it is that the battery cannot put out the performance that the outlet can
     
    compsavy, Aug 3, 2006
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  3. kidA

    kidA Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    have you tried Notebook Hardware Control (NHC)? You can use it to change how the cpu throttles its clock speed for battery or ac power. It's probably the computer conserving energy and not maxing out its performance. Also, if you have ATI, check out the PowerPlay option.
     
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  4. ahidalgo

    ahidalgo Notebook Consultant

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    If you don't want to try NHC look into toshiba's control panel and make sure that your profile is not a battery saving mode. I'd prefer installing NHC
     
    ahidalgo, Aug 3, 2006
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  5. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    It's normal. The video card automatically downclocks on battery to save power.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Aug 3, 2006
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