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    when using battery i cant play games !!!

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by kazzaz, Oct 29, 2008.

  1. kazzaz

    kazzaz Notebook Consultant

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    i have a fujitsu siemens amilo Xi 2528 .. with 8600m gs ..

    well .. when using the battery instead of the ac adapter .. the games became slow and bad .. :S .. but when using the ac adapter every thing is fine . !!! why that .. ( i just tried need for speed most wanted .. the only game i have right now )
     
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  2. David

    David NBR Random Reviewer NBR Reviewer

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    Most laptops will down clock your CPU and GPU when you are on battery mode to conserve energy. You can try and change that in your power scheme settings so it won't down clock your system.
     
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  3. kazzaz

    kazzaz Notebook Consultant

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    do u know a way to do that ?
     
    kazzaz, Oct 29, 2008
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    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    the battery will literally last about 10 minutes if you try it.

    i don't know why people are so into this, the tech just isn't there yet.
     
    masterchef341, Oct 29, 2008
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  5. kazzaz

    kazzaz Notebook Consultant

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    why peolpe are so into it .. because its good thing :D ..

    i just thought its something bad in my laptops
     
    kazzaz, Oct 29, 2008
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    Fittersman Wanna trade?

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    my battery lasts about 30-45 minutes playing games (last i tried anyway)

    there should be a little battery icon in the bottom right corner, right click on that then switch it to high performance (its been a while since ive done this, i might be totally wrong, but thats how i remember it :cool: )
     
    Fittersman, Oct 29, 2008
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  7. JWest

    JWest Master of Notebookery

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    Most GPU's do downclock on battery, not just to save power but because the laptop's battery literally can't handle the load. For some cards (and certain drivers), this can be disabled by disabling powermizer (nvidia), but it depends on the card. Basically, when gaming, keep your 'book plugged in.
     
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  8. kazzaz

    kazzaz Notebook Consultant

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    so from where i can find the powermizer ?
     
    kazzaz, Oct 29, 2008
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    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    What is the output capacity of the battery? There's a very good chance that the battery isn't capable of putting out enough watts to run games.
     
    millermagic, Oct 30, 2008
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    Ripfire Minecraft Architect

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    I fail to see the point in gaming on battery, it wouldn't last over 20-30 mins. What's the point? :confused:
     
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    Instructions for disabling it are in my guide, but I wouldn't suggest it unless you know what you're doing. I doubt it will allow you to play on battery anyway.
     
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  12. millermagic

    millermagic Rockin the pinktop

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    Most standard 6 cell batteries are between 50 and 60 whr ... you are going to draw more than that while gaming.
     
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    wackydude1234 Notebook Evangelist

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    my 9 cell battery normally lasts an hour when gaming but if im not gaming then it lasts 2-4 hours.
     
    wackydude1234, Oct 30, 2008
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  14. kazzaz

    kazzaz Notebook Consultant

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    thnx guys for all this replays .. iam not a gamer .. but i thought at first it was something wrong with my new laptop ( first one ) .. i think i wont use the optizimer .. i dont need it .. thnx all
     
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  15. blksnake

    blksnake Notebook Consultant

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    FYI - You can manage the same power management setting in the ATI Catalyst driver. It's called PowerPlay.

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    blksnake, Oct 30, 2008
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