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    CPU settings

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ZeonStar, Feb 15, 2006.

  1. ZeonStar

    ZeonStar Notebook Consultant

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    Where do you go to set the processor to always use full speed... at least on AC power? I know it slows down to save power but sometimes I like to have it running full blast.
     
    ZeonStar, Feb 15, 2006
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  2. USAFdude02

    USAFdude02 NBR Reviewer & Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Well there is 1 of 2 ways to look at it.

    1) It underclocks itself to save power and reduce heat...it increases when you need the power.

    2) It would kind of suck if it lags, which it sometimes does, but I would think you wouldn't see that much of it.

    I believe you can disable it in the bios...it should have like Speedstep enable/disable.
     
    USAFdude02, Feb 15, 2006
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  3. ccbr01

    ccbr01 Matlab powerhouse! NBR Reviewer

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    Notebook Hardware Control also has the option of changing speed on the fly. I use it.
     
    ccbr01, Feb 15, 2006
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