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    AW 17R1 880m overclock

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by koelebobes, Feb 16, 2016.

  1. koelebobes

    koelebobes Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi Guys,

    So I have been overclocking my CPU lately and I finally reached a stable build I am now running 4,10GHz on my 4910MQ which runs not hotter then around 70'C degrees.

    But now I want to overclock my 880m. I have been trying to overclock it for a while but it just doesn't want to become stable. I am not touching the voltage offset because I think that's a dangerous thing to do but if you guys can help me understand the safe zone of the voltage offset, I would love to try it !

    Specs: 4910MQ at 4,10GHz , 880m , standard PSU 230V.
     
    koelebobes, Feb 16, 2016
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    Hi man, I have to say 'Don't do it!' The 880m was a notoriously unstable GPU, 8x never made desktop and was only around for about 6 months. It got such bad press it was affecting laptop sales! Basically the 880m was the 680m architecture stretched beyond it's limits.

    If yours is working fine then I say just monitor it (clock and temp) to get a warning of any problems starting :eek:.

    Good luck.
     
    MickyD1234, Feb 16, 2016
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    Klk450 Notebook Evangelist

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    I would go with what Micky said, I have the same configuration as you and I find it incredible you OC'd the 4910MQ without going beyond 70C. Mine goes above that easily, even reaching the 80s if not for an undervolt. I tried overclocking my 880M and never could efficiently do it, so I stopped since the 880M isn't so good of an overclocker.
     
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    get a 980M and overclock that :D
     
    thegh0sts, Feb 16, 2016
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  5. koelebobes

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    I am thinking about upgrading to a desktop next year but if I could get a 980m for a nice price I would do that ofc. Or should I wait for the new graphical cards they are gonna release with the new architecture
     
    koelebobes, Feb 17, 2016
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  6. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    What is the maximum processor temperature and result in Wprime 1024M stress test? If you have not tested yet. Here is the link to Wprime if you want to run a test http://www.putme.net/wPrime155.zip
    Like others in the thread says. Don't overclock Gtx880m. This card is hot enough already. Can you run stable at default boost clock at 993?
     
    Papusan, Feb 17, 2016
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  7. GodlikeRU

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    880M is heavily overclocked 780M so I wouldn't recommend overclocking it further as some units can't even maintain stock boost clocks.
     
    GodlikeRU, Feb 17, 2016
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  8. thegh0sts

    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    We don't know if the new GPUs will even work with the laptop or if their will be any MXM variants.

    Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
     
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    koelebobes Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thats true but then I rather wait I guess ;)
     
    koelebobes, Feb 17, 2016
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    thegh0sts Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You'll end up not getting anything if you keep waiting!

    Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk
     
    thegh0sts, Feb 17, 2016
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