topic Re: What exactly is adaptive power? in PCs & Accessories

What exactly is adaptive power?

abisearle — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:04:10 GMT

What exactly does adaptive power mean, and what effect will it have on my computers performance?

I have been trying to calm down the noisy fans on my VGN-A517S, and have found that setting the CPU Fan COntrol to a lower setting reduces fan noise.

Will the fans simply run harder when needed with adaptive turned on?

Thanks,
Abi

Re: What exactly is adaptive power?

Blencogo — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:28:01 GMT

Have a look here - INTEL

Re: What exactly is adaptive power?

rich912 — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 19:28:05 GMT

Hi Abi,

Amongst other things, the ‘adaptive’ power option will reduce the CPU speed (unless required) and thus extend battery life. Running at a reduced CPU speed will also reduce the temperature of the processor and thus decrease fan noise.

Re: What exactly is adaptive power?

Thalamus. — Fri, 12 Jan 2007 21:10:27 GMT

Hi Abi,

I have replied in your other thread ..

Re: What exactly is adaptive power?

kee-lo_ — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 14:58:44 GMT

Adaptive power is very cool means you can use your VAIO for 4hrs to surf the net, but it's not good for DVD playback - guess you can't have your cake and eat it.