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    Can the Power Plan effect the Windows Experience Index?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by JWBlue, Aug 19, 2011.

  1. JWBlue

    JWBlue Notebook Deity

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    When I first got my machine the WEI was 4.9. I just updated my drivers and it went down to 4.1 due to a drop in the Gaming Graphics number.

    I also changed the Power Plan since purchasing my computer. Could the WEI be effected by the Power Plan?

    I have the Power Plan set to Maximum Energy Saving which keeps the Maximum CPU speed at "Lowest".
     
    JWBlue, Aug 19, 2011
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    It won't affect the WEI, but it will affect the speed of the computer when you use it.
     
    namaiki, Aug 19, 2011
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  3. Hungry Man

    Hungry Man Notebook Virtuoso

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    Sure. If your GPU or CPU isn't clocking up I guess it wouldn't be rated as highly, right?

    idk
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 19, 2011
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  4. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    I'm pretty sure that WEI automatically changes the power plan before it runs.
     
    namaiki, Aug 19, 2011
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  5. Hungry Man

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    You're right, it does =p
     
    Hungry Man, Aug 19, 2011
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  6. Profy_X

    Profy_X Notebook Consultant

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    When you run WEI windows it sets up the best performance options for your PC and that includes changing power plan to :cool:
     
    Profy_X, Aug 20, 2011
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    But some Video Cards have their own power settings (Intel) and if they're set to energy star or max power saver it can affect for WEI.
     
    jnjroach, Aug 20, 2011
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    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    No, When WEI runs, the GPU defaults to max energy settings.
     
    coolguy, Aug 20, 2011
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