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    gaming on batterylife

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by PC_pulsar, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. PC_pulsar

    PC_pulsar Notebook Evangelist

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    How long can you all game on your laptop? Especially the high end ones?

    I can play for 1.5 hour long and then my accu is at 10% (with oblivion). My 3dmark06 score with my lappy on battery is: 3757
     
    PC_pulsar, Aug 25, 2006
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I can game on mine for no more than about 1:15min.
     
    usapatriot, Aug 25, 2006
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  3. Paul

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    Only time I tried I played Halo for about a half hour. I was down to like 50% or 60%. But I've really never tried. I also had internet on at that time.
     
    Paul, Aug 25, 2006
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    it sux to game on battery..

    mine lasted roughly 2 hours maxium..
     
    XIII_GT, Aug 26, 2006
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  5. Notebook Solutions

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    I get better FPS while playing on battery. Weird bug. I score 2560 3dmark05 on power, and 2805 on battery. Dont ask me why.

    I have once played HL2 for 1 hour and I still had 20% left.

    Charlie :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, Aug 26, 2006
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  6. PC_pulsar

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    I'm very happy with the high 3dmark score i get on battery, im more happy of the battery longlife when i play hard games!
     
    PC_pulsar, Aug 26, 2006
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    I was on WoW for about 3~ hours on battery life, was kinda surprised it lasted that long, considering it lasts 4.1~ hours on lowest settings :p
     
    coriolis, Aug 26, 2006
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