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    Lenovo Y740 decent price for Canadians

    Discussion in 'Notebook and Tech Bargains' started by SMOKE_SKULL, May 11, 2021.

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    Make sure you disable the Corsair iCue services when you get it so your battery doesn't drain faster than it otherwise would.
     
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    I plan to use as desktop replacement. Is it only affect it on battery?
     
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    The software seems to lock the processor into a high-power state where it will draw 40-50W even at idle. While you likely won't notice it when plugged in, you shouldn't be wasting CPU cycles like that.
     
    saturnotaku, May 12, 2021
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    I installed a patch for the software and I dont see what your describing.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, May 14, 2021
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    I Uninstaller the software and it made zero changes to the power draw.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, May 15, 2021
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    I sent the machine back after only 4 days. I wanted to talk with someone about the overheating and got a royal runaround. So glad I returned because I bought a Asus ROG Strix G713 with Ryzen 5800 and RTX3060 and its a beast. Destroys the Lenovo in every way except maybe the screen quality.
     
    SMOKE_SKULL, May 19, 2021
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