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    PowerMizer?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by RogueMonk, Jul 31, 2006.

  1. RogueMonk

    RogueMonk Notebook Deity

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    Has anyone tested to see the impact of the various powermizer settings on battery life?

    If you have, or have any other comments re. powermizer, I'd love to here it.
     
    RogueMonk, Jul 31, 2006
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  2. sheff159

    sheff159 Notebook Deity

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    I havent tested its effect on battery life, but in the Nvidia control panel it says it clocks down the GPU if its not needed, so yeah it would increase your battery life in the same way your CPU clocks down if you dont need its full power.
     
    sheff159, Jul 31, 2006
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  3. Jalf

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    Nope, haven't tested it (Don't have a notebook with a NV graphics card)
    But I'd be very interested in seeing some tests on this, if anyone feels up to the task. ;)
     
    Jalf, Jul 31, 2006
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