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What is STAPM and why is it bad ?
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A reddit user has figured out how to disable the STAPM and increase the power limit on his AMD laptop:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/a2vs55/i_successfully_disabled_stapm_and_increased_the/
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Yes, I agree your idea.
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Storage is low, Single thread performance is lacking. You’ll notice it on daily browsing usage
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If needed, can this be returned in-store at Best Buy?
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Are you trying to tell me that the processor and ram have nothing to do with the slowness?
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You don't need a new laptop at all for that.
Just reinstall windows onto a new ssd, or clone the old partition onto a new ssd. :nod:
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For ZERO gaming, this is tempting for the wife.
8GB RAM is enough for 20 browsers.
128GB SSD is enough for 20GB of Win10.
Seems like a good value at $400+
Solder RAM?
Most people never...
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Hey just asking if all I need a loptop for is to run the latest office with Word power point and excel open with also a bunch of chrome tabs, can I go lower than this one? My SO got a budget one...
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Yes, I was just messing with you on my original comment. Keep on keeping on.
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I used to be a home theater installer - so I have some tools I use - I will be happy to share the specifics with you tomorrow (Thursday 11/29)
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Does the battery really last 2 hours? I’m still on the fence with this laptop. Thx
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full charge lasting 2 hours, may be it is my unit only.
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Seems it may be getting close to solve the thermal throttling issue - all Lenovo needs to do is to change one BIOS parameter known as STAPM.
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It's not 20% off, it's $20 dollars off ... still a better option compared to the others, just wanted to clarify. Still best budget all around laptop available right now.
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I just bought the laptop today after reading your and murpheeee's advices. It is doing the Windows update now. I agree that the screen needs calibration - it is far too reddish when compared to my...
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I brought it from Bestbuy and returned it because of 2hr Battery backup!!
I really liked the laptop, its (Not much) slim and have IPS mat display which is really good for visibility.
In my usage...
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SSD was a 2.5" SATA
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128 GB SSD is the dealbreaker here for me, need 256 minimum. Otherwise a healuva deal here. Gonna spend the $20 more for V330 model with i5 and 256gb SSD....
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Good to hear that. Could I ask the 128GB SSD that comes with it a M2 or 2.5 " one ? Did you put in a M2 NVMe, M2 SATA or 2.5 " SATA SSD ? Thanks.
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