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    M17x CPU/GPU oc'ing

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by timmay15, Feb 16, 2011.

  1. timmay15

    timmay15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys
    I recently purchased a slightly used m17x-r1 and I have been experimenting with oc'ing the CPU/GPU for better performance.
    I am currently using BIOS version A05, and first I oc'd my CPU using this. Afterwards i wanted to try to oc my GPU by using the Nvidia control panel, I just have a question regarding this. Does the Nvidia control panel override any bios settings made? I noticed you can also change settings for your CPU in the control panel, but does this change any settings made in BIOS? If i have changed settings for the GPU and still want my CPU oc'd, do i need to change anything in the control panel for the CPU? or will my settings made in BIOS still be effective?

    My m17x has the Q9000 with the GTX 260M video card.

    Thanks for the help, just want to know the most efficient way to oc both my CPU and GPU
     
    timmay15, Feb 16, 2011
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    murkr Notebook Consultant

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    i got that same m17x r1 setup and im looking to sell it pretty soon, its black.

    do you mind me asking how much did you spend on yours?

    mine is has a
    Q9000
    dual GTX 260M in SLI
    and 8gb of ram.
     
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    timmay15 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Well i didnt really purchase it, it was my brothers and i assumed payments on it. I know i am paying more then its worth now, but im helping him out type thing.
    But ive looked around, similar units for for around 1500 i think
     
    timmay15, Feb 16, 2011
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