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Step 20Power Settings
This is relatively simple; just make sure that you are on high performance for your computer. Note to the picture. If you have any suggestions for this step, please leave a comment!
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two.
You can change settings for any of your power plans, including the three default plans: Balanced, Power saver, and High performance. The default plans meet most people's computing needs. If these plans don't suit your needs, you can easily create your own plan by using one of the default plans as a starting point.
This can be found at:
Start
Control Panel
Performance Information and Tools
On the right hand side there is a link labeled:
Adjust Power Settings
If you are feeling adventurous, you can edit the advanced options to further increase your computer speed.
A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings that manages how your computer uses power. Power plans can help you save energy, maximize system performance, or achieve a balance between the two.
You can change settings for any of your power plans, including the three default plans: Balanced, Power saver, and High performance. The default plans meet most people's computing needs. If these plans don't suit your needs, you can easily create your own plan by using one of the default plans as a starting point.
This can be found at:
Start
Control Panel
Performance Information and Tools
On the right hand side there is a link labeled:
Adjust Power Settings
If you are feeling adventurous, you can edit the advanced options to further increase your computer speed.
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I've heard that keeping the processer speed constant (i.e. min and max are the same) is the best option.
Unplugged laptop = 45% processor
Plugged in = 90% (for gaming)
Be green and fast!