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[GPU overclock] - Latitude E6400 Quadro NVS 160 - (optimize: gaming)

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by GoodBytes, Mar 8, 2009.

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    Okay it seems like it fixed itself? :D Now it runs at my overclocked core rate (800MHz) But, im only getting 500 points at SM3 in 3dmark06, where you OP get 800 or something? :S
     
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    That is probably a software bug. Everest, and Nvidia Control Panel shows the right speed.
     
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    32-bit? WHYY! 64-bit is too fast for you? :)
     
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    Well I only got 2GB's of ram anyway :rolleyes: But yeah tried rolling with the big 64bit guy, it never gave me a chance :(
     
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    You know the advantage of 64-bit OS is not only that you can use 4GB of RAM and more (performance).
    Anyway, ok.
     
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    No I know :D But do you have any explanation for why I only get about 500 in SM3 scores? :O And whats that program you made really for? Don't understand much of that info you wrote... not your fault, its just my lack of experience with this laptop :D
     
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    Sadly, I don't know why you have such a score. What is the score before you overclock, does it match or is close to what I have posted on the first thread? Did you close all running applications (this include A/V, Java update, MSN, ICQ, etc...)? Do you feel your computer run slower? Did you change any default settings of 3D Mark 06 (as this will will affect your score... I used default settings, the ones that come after installing the software)?

    Pass trough the system Event viewer (search for it on start menu), for any code: "7" errors (each notification/errors/alert have a code you can see the code by selecting a item... take your time to look). Do you have some?

    Remember that the test result posted are form Vista 64-bit, please use Vista to compare. Win7 has beta/alpha and unofficially supported drivers which could alter the system performance.

    A guess on the problem might be that you have 2GB of RAM.
     
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    It might be my RAM yes, well the score was made in Vista Ultimate 32bit :) Didn't close any applications either, but nope cant feel that my system is running slower... my score without overclock is at about 1500-1600 which is pretty low too :( I hope its the lack of RAM, because I get that score in Vista and the newly installed Windows 7, so it cant be any programs fault...
     
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    in any case you have 3 year warranty, right? (well that is the case in Canada, anyway). So, if it's an issue when you get 4GB of RAM and 64-bit OS, you can call up Dell for a new motherboard or heatsink replacement (if the CPU or GPU or Northbridge heats to much a throttles your system under load).
     
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    Dont have my warranty no :( Bought it refurbished :O
     
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