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    Cant overclock

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by Gearsguy, Jan 14, 2012.

  1. Gearsguy

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    So I had my system repaired by Dell, and everything went fine and it was quick and easy, but the GPU is kind of a dud. If I overclock it to 750/1080 I get artifacts in games, so any help? They upgraded my BIOS to A05 and I downgraded to A03 and it didnt work, and Im going to try A08. Trying whatever will help. If anyone has tips or if you know Dell will replace my GPU/Motherboard again thatd be awesome cause this would seriously suck without the ability to overclock (losing a whole 10-15fps!).
     
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    every card is different. My 460m will hit 830/1600 and then crash while other people can hit over 850 with no problems. Some people just get better cards than others. ;) don't think dell will replace the card because it runs fine stock. If you get a really nice rep though they might do it idk.
     
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    Yeah sucks, seems like my last system could have done anything, wish I wouldve pushed it more. I can only go up to 750/1500/1050 without artifacts and stuttering :(
     
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    I had also problems to go over or be 100% stable 750/1050 on A03 unlocked. I switched to A03 unlocked overvolted and it is stable. And I can go much higher if I want.

    My card gets 2c warmer at load compared to stock A03 unlocked.
     
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    Is overvolting THAT dangerous, worth it, and can it be reverted or something somehow? Ive got 3 years of accidental warranty/360$ at stake.
     
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    What game is it that you having artefact? For me I can seem to OC as high as I want to and no artefact at all, if not for the heating issue I'd be OC at 850/1700 right now, since I just have the thermal repaste now I can OC to my previous satisfy speed - 800/1600. However I also do notice if I add more 50/100 then I'll start to see some artefacts in BF3.
     
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    Personally, I wouldn't do it in that situation.
     
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    The A03 0.92V Bios works perfect plus cooling is good and it includes update for GPU memory (based on A03 release notes).

    0.92 V is VERY small overvolt compared to stock. And 2c is worth the stability.

    Oh, and flashing to any other (stock) bios 'sets voltage' back to default.
     
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  9. Gearsguy

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    Lets say my GPU was a derp and fried as soon as I overvolted, could they tell?
     
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    No LOL, because if you burn the GPU (will not happen, but pssssst) then:

    - (you get to Win7) you can flash back to default Bios, because processor GPU gets you to Windows.
    - (you do not get to Win7) In case that this is not the case (have not experienced this having overvolted Bios for 3 months) you can always reflash bios through memory stick at boot.
    - will not hurt your GPU, chill
     
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