"Highest" processor performance

macasaurusmacasaurus
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
I just switched my computer's processor performance from automatic to highest when using my iBook with a power adapter. Are there any negative affects of doing this, other than using more power? Just curious.



Anyway, I saw a significant performance increase from this easy switch, making me wonder why anyone would leave it on automatic.

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  • Reply 1 of 3
    ast3r3xast3r3x Posts: 5,012member
    Power and heat are the only differences. For some people power is more important though. But that is why apple has different settings for if it's plugged in or not.
  • Reply 2 of 3
    messiahtoshmessiahtosh Posts: 1,754member
    I assume this is the same on the PowerBook?
  • Reply 3 of 3
    torifiletorifile Posts: 4,024member
    Quote:

    Originally posted by Macasaurus

    Anyway, I saw a significant performance increase from this easy switch, making me wonder why anyone would leave it on automatic.



    Typing doesn't take much processor speed. If I'm on the road, I want my battery to last as long as possible, so I switch it to reduced mode often. I never really notice a difference.
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