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General Forums => Hardware and Software => Topic started by: TwinBoom on September 14, 2009, 05:45:34 PM

Title: Speed Stepping
Post by: TwinBoom on September 14, 2009, 05:45:34 PM

i have an xps gen5 in bios this option is on but asterisk says
"factory setting is off" but its on should i turn it off?
advice please

Title: Re: Speed Stepping
Post by: Chalenge on September 14, 2009, 05:51:16 PM

I think its primarily for battery conservation on laptops and if the system is being used (gaming) it shouldnt make much difference.

Title: Re: Speed Stepping
Post by: kilz on September 14, 2009, 07:02:54 PM

Quote from: TwinBoom on September 14, 2009, 05:45:34 PM

i have an xps gen5 in bios this option is on but asterisk says
"factory setting is off" but its on should i turn it off?
advice please

you have the XPS laptop how do you like it

Title: Re: Speed Stepping
Post by: TwinBoom on September 14, 2009, 07:05:29 PM

Quote from: kilz on September 14, 2009, 07:02:54 PM

you have the XPS laptop how do you like it

gen5 desktop

Title: Re: Speed Stepping
Post by: Kermit de frog on September 14, 2009, 07:15:27 PM

Speedstep allows the processor to throttle down during non peak workloads.  Helps keep your PC cooler by running at a slower speed, but it has the stability to instantly throttle up to full speed when necessary.  I use it on my Intel Processor without ever doubting it's decision making as to when to throttle up.  Lower temperature help all electronics overall last longer with less problems.