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    overclocking 5650 on 3820TG

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by AriStar, Oct 11, 2010.

  1. AriStar

    AriStar Notebook Evangelist

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    Hey what can i use to overclock the GPU, i googled AMD GPU Clock Tool but Im unsure which is the latest version... Also should i install the 10.8 catalyst?
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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  2. Just_a_Nick

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    Just take a look there

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    The linked version of AMD GPU Clock Tool is able to overclock the GPU. No newer version is needed.
     
    Just_a_Nick, Oct 11, 2010
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  3. AriStar

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    ty.

    /10char
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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    AriStar Notebook Evangelist

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    So whats a reasonable overclock go upto for the 5650? do i just leave the voltage alone? when the laptop restarts its going to be back to normal clocks right? what if i set the clock speeds and it switches to the integrated card?
     
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  5. Bronsky

    Bronsky Wait and Hope.

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    Keep it plugged in or set the bios to discrete only. Each GPU has its own capabilities. You have to set and test, set and test ... it's a bit tedious but the best way to get an optimal OC.

    Bronsky :cool:
     
    Bronsky, Oct 11, 2010
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  6. Just_a_Nick

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    I get 690/960 stable.
     
    Just_a_Nick, Oct 11, 2010
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    and it resets to normal when i restart? so i have to do it everytime i want more power?
     
    AriStar, Oct 11, 2010
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    So does MSI afterburner not work?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 11, 2010
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  9. Just_a_Nick

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    Just try it. I think all other are using the AMD tool.
     
    Just_a_Nick, Oct 11, 2010
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    The main advantage of it is that you can click a button and it will start up with windows.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Oct 12, 2010
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