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    y410p potential noob question

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by jaabez, Feb 19, 2014.

  1. jaabez

    jaabez Newbie

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    wondering if theres a way to keep dGPU on when laptop is unplugged. ive tried changing gloabal and individual settings in nvidia control panel and nothing helps. once i unplug the laptop the frames drop to an unplayable rate. i know its not the greatest idea to game on batt, but sometimes i want to jump in diablo3 real quick on the couch and too lazy to plug up.
     
    jaabez, Feb 19, 2014
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  2. sangemaru

    sangemaru Notebook Deity

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    it's not that you can't enable the dGPU while it's unplugged, it's most probably still enabled, it's just that on battery, the dGPU will clock down, because there's probably a limited amount of power that the battery can provide at once.
    Battery is not for gaming :D

    I am, however, merely theorising, so it would be good to get actual y410p owner experiences.
     
    sangemaru, Feb 19, 2014
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  3. jaabez

    jaabez Newbie

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    ok. everything makes sense now. thank you
     
    jaabez, Feb 19, 2014
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    Jobine Notebook Prophet

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    Since the battery cannot provide enough power to fully supply the GPU when unplugged, you are better off using the Intel 4600HD for gaming on the battery, it will deliver better performance. This case is not unique to the Y410p, but many other gaming laptops.
     
    Jobine, Feb 19, 2014
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  5. jaabez

    jaabez Newbie

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    ok, thank you! and i'd also like to thank you jobine for your review of the y410p. it was the deciding factor for the purchase of this laptop.
     
    jaabez, Feb 22, 2014
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