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    GPU overclock problem

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Trulyfatal, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. Trulyfatal

    Trulyfatal Notebook Consultant

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    Hi folks, i got this problem if i try to overclock my cards through vbios flash
    i got these weird results as you can see in the attachment below..

    Default clock should be 715 and memory 900
    and gpu clock should be 800 and 100 memory

    but its just opposite anyone can explain me whats wrong ?
    been asking around but nobody seems to know.
     

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  2. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    When you flash your vbios using new clocks, those clocks (800/1000) become the default values for GPU-Z purposes. I don't know why the current clocks show the old defaults (715/900), but suspect that Overdrive or a similar utility still has the old stock values and is resetting the card to those clocks at startup.
     
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  3. Trulyfatal

    Trulyfatal Notebook Consultant

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    Looks you were right mate thank you :) !
     

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  4. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    That would be my best guess as well.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 16, 2012
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