# Laptop Loses Power During Graphics Intensive Applications

**URL:** https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-loses-power-during-graphics-intensive-applications/478974
**Category:** Factual Questions
**Created:** [December 28, 2008, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-loses-power-during-graphics-intensive-applications/478974 "2008-12-28T17:24:41Z")
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#### Post date: [December 29, 2008, 5:07pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/laptop-loses-power-during-graphics-intensive-applications/478974/21 "2008-12-29T17:07:46Z")

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Many systems are not designed to run properly without a working battery. They rely on the battery to handle any spikes in power usage. The battery functions like the storage tank in a hot water heater. The power supply may not have the capacity to handle the peak demand from the laptop by itself.

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