What exactly is adaptive power?

[abisearle]

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

[Blencogo]

Have a look here - INTEL

[rich912]

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.

[Thalamus.]

Hi Abi,

I have replied in your other thread ..

[kee-lo_]

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.