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    NHC Question

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by azntiger1000, May 28, 2006.

  1. azntiger1000

    azntiger1000 Notebook Deity

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    Hey people. I have a question with NHC. Before I install NHC would my computer's setting be considered as maximum performance? Because I know that in NHC you can choose between dynamic switching or max performance. So which one should I pick?
     
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    ttupa Tech Elitist NBR Reviewer

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    It depends on your processor. Pentium M's will do what they call speed stepping...basically dynamic switching. It's the same thing you get with NHC, so you won't see much difference...though you will see the temp difference when it happens. Undervolting is a good way to use NHC to lower temps, especially during gaming/other high usage apps. Check out the NHC undervolting guide in the Hardware forum for more info.

    High performance is telling your processor to run full speed all the time. This is the setting that Pentium 4's and some others use (I'm pretty sure). I would recommend dynamic switching on A/C and Max Battery or Battery Optimized on Battery power.
     
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Yes all that ttupa said, plus, you can check my sig,

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, May 29, 2006
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    Cool thanks people.
     
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    Just go for Dynamic switching if you are just surfing the web and typing etc. When you are going to play an intensive game, switch to Full Performance.

    Charlie-Peru :)
     
    Notebook Solutions, May 29, 2006
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