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    Got my Compaq Presario V6000TX what next?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by FX2.3, Jul 21, 2007.

  1. FX2.3

    FX2.3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am new to laptops.. so what can I do to maximize the cpu's performance as well as the intergrated Intel 950 video card?

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    so any help to get the most out of this machine would be awesome :D


    runs Halo, NFS: Most Wanted, and Vice City just fine..
     
    FX2.3, Jul 21, 2007
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  2. kubel

    kubel Notebook Evangelist

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    The most performance: Change power setting to Maximum Performance (High Performance in Vista).

    The most battery life: Change power setting to Maximum Battery (Power Saver in Vista).

    For laptops, it's generally not about pure performance, because that usually means more heat and more noise. I usually run my laptop in Power Saver mode unless I'm hooked to my docking station. That keeps it cool, quiet, and the battery lasts a lot longer.

    I'm not sure about GMA950, but for most integrated graphics, just go into BIOS and set VRAM to the maximum value.
     
    kubel, Jul 21, 2007
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  3. R4000

    R4000 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I would have to disagree here. The only thing Maximum Performance does is disable SpeedStep/PowerNow, causing the cpu to run at full throttle. This is kind of unneccessary, as you can achieve the same result in Balanced when the cpu comes under a heavy enough load. At least this way the cpu is not radiating intense heat 100% of the time (only when called for).


    :)
     
    R4000, Jul 22, 2007
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