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    A Question About Multi-Core Processors.

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Mihael Keehl, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. Mihael Keehl

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    Is there a program that will shut off cores when they really aren't necessary? For instance, if you have six-core processor and in the morning you wake up and probably will only check your e-mail and surf the web for some stuff, is it possible to turn of the other cores when not in use, to save power and possibly extend battery life?
     
    Mihael Keehl, Sep 7, 2011
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    Windows already does that with the core parking.
     
    Abidderman, Sep 7, 2011
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    its already implemented. not something you have to worry about.
     
    Generic User #2, Sep 8, 2011
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  4. Mihael Keehl

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    Gotcha thanks, just wanted to know.
     
    Mihael Keehl, Sep 8, 2011
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