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    How to disable "battery mode" graphics

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by soapingwet, Sep 30, 2011.

  1. soapingwet

    soapingwet Newbie

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    I'm an owner of a GX680 and I've noticed that the machine intentionally clocks down the graphics card (or even cuts it off entirely) to conserve power when not plugged in to the AC. I'm wondering if there's a way to disable that and decide when I can turn the graphic card on to its AC capacities.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    soapingwet, Sep 30, 2011
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  2. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    I believe you can in the CCC under power options.

    Just be aware your battery wont last long like this and make sure your battery does not get too hot.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 30, 2011
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  3. xault

    xault Notebook Consultant

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    I'd think you'd be lucky to get an hour running on full power from the battery...
     
    xault, Sep 30, 2011
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