system throttling
[/ˈsɪstəm ˈθrɑːtəlɪŋ/]
noun
limitação de sistema
1. A mechanism that reduces the performance of a computer processor or device to manage heat, power consumption, or battery usage
The laptop activated system throttling when the CPU temperature exceeded the safe threshold.
O laptop ativou a limitação de sistema quando a temperatura da CPU ultrapassou o limite seguro.
2. The automatic or manual reduction of processing speed to prevent overheating or excessive power drain
During heavy gaming, system throttling kicked in to prevent thermal damage.
Durante jogos pesados, a limitação de sistema foi acionada para evitar danos térmicos.
3. A power management strategy that dynamically adjusts clock speeds based on system demands
Modern CPUs implement dynamic system throttling to balance performance and efficiency.
CPUs modernos implementam limitação de sistema dinâmica para equilibrar desempenho e eficiência.
System throttling is a standard technical term used universally in both Brazilian and American computing communities. In Brazil, tech professionals commonly use 'limitação de sistema' or the English term directly. The concept has become increasingly relevant with mobile device usage and gaming culture expansion in Brazil, where understanding thermal management is important for device longevity.
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