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    How to increase proccessor speed for game?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Balla, Jul 1, 2008.

  1. Balla

    Balla Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I go to play my game it says I am capable of way more proccessor speed then I am using. DOes any1 know to increase this speed? I have a intel dual core T5550 proccessor on vista
     
    Balla, Jul 1, 2008
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  2. notyou

    notyou Notebook Deity

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    Likely what you're seeing is the SpeedStep feature Intel uses to decrease power consumption. What happens is the CPU turns down it's speed when it doesn't need full power and steps it up when it does. To disable this feature (not usually a good thing), you need to go into the BIOS, usually F2 or delete when booting and disable it.
     
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  3. crash

    crash NBR Assassin

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    Make sure you have your power setting set to "Maximum Performance". See if that makes a difference.
     
    crash, Jul 1, 2008
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    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Yeah, I wouldn't suggest changing anything in your BIOS unless you really NEED to...
     
    shoelace_510, Jul 1, 2008
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  5. Balla

    Balla Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok thanks guys
     
    Balla, Jul 1, 2008
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