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    Can't Run 3DMark 11/PC Mark 7 When GPU Is Overclocked

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Bartlett, Jul 6, 2011.

  1. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    Hey everyone,

    Compared to a lot of peoples GPU overclocks, mine are at 860 and 1180 and it cannot run 3DMark 11 or PCMark 7 because the display driver crashes.

    I can run furmark at these clocks, but not 3DMark 11 or PCMark 7. Any ideas?
     
    Bartlett, Jul 6, 2011
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  2. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    One idea is to lower your clocks. ;) Not all cards are created equal.
     
    DR650SE, Jul 6, 2011
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    Try overvolting
     
    aarpcard, Jul 6, 2011
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  4. Bartlett

    Bartlett The Prophet

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    I indicated that it runs with furmark. If I can run at those clocks with furmark I am pretty sure they are stable.

    Overvolting is not possible afaik..
     
    Bartlett, Jul 6, 2011
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    If it crashes in a bench its not stable for that bench. Different programs react differently. Some benches can be run at higher clocks while others can't.
     
    DR650SE, Jul 6, 2011
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  6. Bartlett

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    I'll try different combinations and perhaps a new download of it.
     
    Bartlett, Jul 11, 2011
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