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    Battery Life /GPU optimization programs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by blast00, May 15, 2007.

  1. blast00

    blast00 Notebook Geek

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    What are some retail programs that you can isntall that can decrease your computers power / GPU to improve battery life?
     
    blast00, May 15, 2007
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    mryerse Notebook Evangelist

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    Depends on what laptop you have and what GPU is on it. Some GPU's have settings you can change to lower the amount of power they use, but it's specific to certain GPUs. Update your drivers and go to the advanced display adapter properties and check in there. Not sure exactly what you'd want to disable, but for some GPU's I'm sure there are things you can disable to save battery life.
     
    mryerse, May 16, 2007
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    Tim Notebook Virtuoso

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    any programs specifically related to battery control?
     
    blast00, May 28, 2007
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