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    PCI-Express Settings.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by xdamage518, Apr 30, 2009.

  1. xdamage518

    xdamage518 Notebook Guru

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    Hi, does the PCI Express on my laptop basically mean the graphic card? And on the power option, it says

    -PCI Express
    -Link State Power Management
    On Battery: Maximum power savings
    Plugged In: Moderate power savings

    Does this basically mean when its at moderate power savings, my computer/ game would run smoother than on maximum power savings? And would it be better afterall if I just turned it off? How does it even save power on the PCI Express?
     
    xdamage518, Apr 30, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Your PCI-Express video card is connected via up to 16 (data?) lanes. For power savings, some lanes can be closed to reduce power consumption, but I don't know by how much.


    I've never searched this stuff up, so I could be completely wrong.. and correct me if I am..
     
    namaiki, Apr 30, 2009
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