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    T400 Unplugged 3d Performance

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by GuySmiley, Oct 30, 2008.

  1. GuySmiley

    GuySmiley Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have noticed that while I am unplugged no matter what power setting I use I am loosing about 70 frames per second while playing counterstrike source. I go from getting about 100 fps to struggling to keep 30. Anyone have the same problem? Or better yet a fix?

    EDIT: I want to note that I am, in fact, using the dedicated graphics card while unplugged.
     
    GuySmiley, Oct 30, 2008
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    X2P COOLING | NBR Super Mod

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    It is the graphics card downclocking. It does so to save battery. You can disable powermizer if you have a Nvidia card which may help slightly or roll drivers way back the 176.16 and earlier to prevent the downclock BUT you would lose A LOT of performance.

    So it is a normal thing in any notebook.
     
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    GuySmiley Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ah poo, I have a ATI 3400 series.
     
    GuySmiley, Oct 30, 2008
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    Have you tried setting the power plan to Maximum Performance? There should also be something in CCC to change Powerplay settings. Powerplay is ATI's equivalent to Powermizer.
     
    ShinyFalcon, Oct 30, 2008
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