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    Setting CPU at 100% in Vista = Lower CPU Life

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by mbushnaq00, Jun 20, 2007.

  1. mbushnaq00

    mbushnaq00 Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    I was editing the settings of the Vista Balanced Power Plan to have the CPU run at Min=100 and Max=100 while plugged in, and I was wondering what disadvantages I get while running this setting. And do I get a lower CPU life (or stability) problems? thanx
     
    mbushnaq00, Jun 20, 2007
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  2. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    It should not decrease CPU life because they are tested to run at 100% for very long periods of time stably, although why would you want to run your CPU at 100%? All it will do is make your computer hotter and that could affect its lifetime by a small amount.
     
    usapatriot, Jun 20, 2007
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    Ur ex-wife Notebook Consultant

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    yes, what USAPatriot said. even though the processer may be able to take the heat, your hard drive will not. too much heat could damage (and cause it to not be able to hold as much data) or even kill your hard drive completely
     
    Ur ex-wife, Jun 20, 2007
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    The CPU doesnt get hot even if it is running on 100% in terms of frequency unless it is being stressed. Therefore there is no risk for setting it at 100% especially on a desktop replacement.
     
    lixuelai, Jun 20, 2007
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  5. mbushnaq00

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    OK... I dont want any risk or losing any data here, so I think will go back to Min=5% and Max=100% (defaults)

    thanx for the info
     
    mbushnaq00, Jun 21, 2007
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