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    Advanced power options in windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by espplayer7, Apr 3, 2008.

  1. espplayer7

    espplayer7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I noticed that in advanced power save options in windows there is a tab that i can adjust called maximum and minimum processor state, can someone explain to me what these are...... AND (very important) i noticed for max it is set to 50 percent when its plugged in (default). If i put it up higher does this mean my cpu will run faster? thanks guys
     
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    de.1337 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would guess this is Vista? Telling us your OS might help. :D
     
    de.1337, Apr 3, 2008
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    OniShiroX Notebook Guru

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    Those settings are for improving battery life on the laptop, but for plugged in settings you can set the CPU max speed to 100% and the laptop will be faster.

    Be warned though that setting the max to 100% doesn't means it will run at 100% all the time, it will adjust CPU speed as needed, if for some reason you want it to be always at 100% ( not recomended ) you should set min and max to 100%.
     
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