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    Series 7 Gamer, battery related issue / question

    Discussion in 'Samsung' started by djricekcn, Jun 6, 2012.

  1. djricekcn

    djricekcn Notebook Enthusiast

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    I decided to play the machine with just the battery and every game I played, the fps dropped down so dramatically while on battery mode but boosted back up when AC was plugged back in...why?
     
    djricekcn, Jun 6, 2012
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    check your power plans in windows - on battery your cpu / gpu are clocked down to save power.
     
    flying_troubadour, Jun 6, 2012
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    Exactly right your power plans take control.
    Just remember the battery will last 20 mins if you set the plans to maximum without the ac adapter plugged in. This model is classed as a desktop replacement for that very reason.
     
    BaggyBizzle, Jun 6, 2012
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    I never really had a laptop of this kind so...where do I find the GPU options on battery? i can't find it under Power Option
     
    djricekcn, Jun 6, 2012
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    I still can't find this option anywhere so can someone help me where? maybe i am seeing it and over looking it? maybe it's called somethign i don't recognize it as.
     
    djricekcn, Jun 7, 2012
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    Ok mate.

    Go into 'Control Panel', 'Power options'.
    Select a power plan to edit there should be 5 as default : Optimized, Eco, Power Save, Balanced, High Performance.
    To the right of each it states 'Change Plan Setting'.
    For instance click to the right of 'High Performance'. (Best for gaming).
    Then you need to click on 'Change Advanced Power Settings'.
    At the bottom of the list that pops up....click on 'ATI Graphics Power Settings'.
    Change this from 'Maximize Battery Life' to 'Maximize Performance'.
    Click 'Apply'.

    Done.
    Remember as stated before though, If your 700g7 lasts more than 20-30 mins gaming without the ac adapter........you are blessed.


    Cheers
    Steve
     
    BaggyBizzle, Jun 8, 2012
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    I have the GTX ver. and yeah, I don't see any GPU options anywhere...nothing listed as GPU, Graphics, Nvidia and so on =/
     
    djricekcn, Jun 8, 2012
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    You must have an option to change it to maximum performance in the Nvidia Control Panel then.
     
    BaggyBizzle, Jun 9, 2012
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    I need step-by-step guide cause I'm not finding it under Power Options or Nvidia Control Panel...besides Nvidia Panel has nothing power related.
     
    djricekcn, Jun 9, 2012
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    In the power options guide in my earlier post you obviously do not have 'ATI Graphic Power settings' because its Nvidia. What is listed on the power plan you have chosen. There should be something listed. Eg Mine says :

    '-High Performance'

    +Require a Password on Wakeup
    +Hard Disk
    +Desktop background settings
    +Wireless settings
    +Sleep
    +USB settings
    +Power buttons and lid
    +PCI Express
    +Processor power management
    +Display
    +Multimedia settings
    +Internet Explorer
    +Battery
    >>>>+ ATI Graphics Power Settings<<<<

    If you havent got anything listed below the '+battery' TAB and no power options in your Nvidia control panel,

    RING SAMSUNG SUPPORT.
     
    BaggyBizzle, Jun 10, 2012
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    Samsung said they don't support it without it being plugged in....so, is there any work around? I don't care if it only lasts 10 minutes...it's more of a moral thing now for me, lol
     
    djricekcn, Jun 11, 2012
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