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    Intel SpeedStep M11x R1?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by VaultBoy!, Aug 23, 2011.

  1. VaultBoy!

    VaultBoy! Notebook Consultant

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    Can someone please tell me what Intel SpeedStep is and whether it will increase performance for CPU intensive games like Battlefield Bad Company 2 and most other games?
     
    VaultBoy!, Aug 23, 2011
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  2. vorob

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    If you disable overclock it will control cpu speed based on usage. For eg, when you are just sitting in word, it will be 900mhz, and when you are gaming it will be 1300.

    When overclock is enabled, clock is locked on 1600 and won't be changed.

    So intel speedstep is a technology to control cpu speed to adjust performance and power consumption.
     
    vorob, Aug 24, 2011
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    So is it worth it to disable OverClock and turn on SpeedStep instead?
     
    VaultBoy!, Aug 24, 2011
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    On speedstep you will have maximum 1300mhz. With overclock 1600. Its up to you...
     
    vorob, Aug 24, 2011
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    Well thats stupid why not be able to use SpeedStep with OverClock, BTW any nodded BIOS that could do me some good?
     
    VaultBoy!, Aug 24, 2011
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    I didnt notice much (any actually) diff in batt life by not being OC'd so in that sense if your system can OC and be stable it will probably stay that way - and you will not care.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 24, 2011
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    You sure about that?
     
    froogle, Aug 24, 2011
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