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Windows Timer Resolution: Megawatts Wasted
The default timer resolution on Windows is 15.6 ms – a timer interrupt 64 times a second. When programs increase the timer frequency they increase power consumption and harm battery life. They also…
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- 157
- HN comments
- 41
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- 1
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- 6 commenters
Systems & PerformanceHardware & Electronics2013
On Hacker News
| Submitted | Title on HN | Points | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2013 | Windows Timer Resolution: Megawatts Wasted by ceeK | 157 | 41 |
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