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Originally Posted by Dave
Out of curiosity, is that actually a problem? Most computers aren't running flat-out all the time, and, at least in my experience, laptops less frequently than desktops. Does it hurt anything to use an under-spec'd PS to keep a laptop charged up while it's mostly idle and then let it pull from its battery and the PS while under heavy load? I've always assumed it'd be fine, but I don't think I've ever tried it. I mean, I suppose it'll depend on how sophisticated the charging and power delivery circuits are, but with USB-C and TB 3 both being able shove so much power through all those ports, maybe that level of sophistication is inherently necessary these days.
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It really matters when running VMs that consume tons of power/CPU. My MBP would slowly deplete over time during my normal usage. I really should be using a desktop, not an MBP for the work I put my machines through. Would it technically function? Sure, but then when I want to go mobile (which is happening more and more) then I don't have a half dead machine. Do you know how much battery Minecraft consumes?
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