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    I have to be doing this wrong (MSI Afterburner)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by NickTheMajin, Sep 20, 2012.

  1. NickTheMajin

    NickTheMajin Notebook Guru

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    So I'm interested in seeing the OC potential of my 7970m. But I have to be doing this wrong. Whenever I change anything and click apply my screen starts flickering. Even if I say set the OC the core or memory speed by 1mhz.

    Am I missing any steps? I set ULPS to 0 in the two folders I saw with it in the registry.

    Edit: Also happens if I underclock by 1mhz, so I'm thinking I'm doing something wrong.
     
    NickTheMajin, Sep 20, 2012
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  2. Kyrius

    Kyrius Notebook Consultant

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    That happens on me too. But when I start playing a game, it disappears. :) It doesn't bother me cause I only OC when I game or benchmark.
     
    Kyrius, Sep 20, 2012
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    mikecacho Notebook Evangelist

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    It does happen, once application is started such as a game or a bench tool it will go away even after the game or benchmark tool is closed, but once the clocks are changed again the screen might/will flicker, wash and repeat previous steps (unless of course you flash your GPU).
     
    mikecacho, Sep 20, 2012
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Agreed with mikecacho. This is normal under these circumstances. I would not recommend the overclocking due to heat issues but if you keep the temps monitored at all times you should be alright.
    Here is how.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Sep 21, 2012
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    SVOShark Notebook Consultant

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    Mine maxes out at 73 C, 100% usage at 1000/1500. Heat shouldn't be an issue for you.

    Make a 2D and 3D profile, 2D at stock (or lower) speeds and 3D at 1000/1500. It may go faster or a bit slower, you'll have to dial it in.
     
    SVOShark, Sep 21, 2012
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    Hey guys. I had the issue regarding the screen flickering as well while OC my 7970m, but am glad to know this is normal. I have the Eurocom dell 7970m, using eurocom vbios w/ CCC 12.8.

    However, I have been having trouble with MSI afterburner. I am using version 2.2.1 and installed it using the guide/instructions from TheRedninja. I can get the app to open up and adjust clock speeds. I have been using 950/1300 (as seen by other members). When playing BF3, the game will shut down to the desktop after playing a few minutes (temps are ~70C) and I get a screen saying not enough memory. Also, If I close my screen and computer goes to sleep, MSI afterburner will lock up and freeze which will require restarting by holding down the power button.

    Also interesting, when playing crysis 2 with OC, I get ridiculous artifacts and the game will shut down to desktop.

    Otherwise I my card does well when not OC'd. My temps are stable mid 70s (max 77C) when playing BF3 for some time.

    Has anyone else had these issues? Is there something I may be doing wrong?
     
    batfuse, Sep 22, 2012
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