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    M17x R2 GPU and MEM Clocks stuck

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Usman Nagi, Feb 6, 2015.

  1. Usman Nagi

    Usman Nagi Newbie

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    Hey guys

    I don't know if this is the right place to post this but I just picked up an Alienware m17x r2 at a discount store and it comes with an Xfire configuration... 5870m

    I needed help in restoring the gpu clocks since everything I try to run lags like anything. I tried using msi afterburner to no avail. GPU clocks go to 100/150 under rest and in stress they clock out 300/400 as shown by GPUz.

    I've tried reinstalling the drivers. Tried every possible way to work it out but to no avail. Can someone guide me to a link where I can fix it? Is this a hardware problem? Some people suggest throttling but I've managed to run the cards perfectly once and no visible artifacting in games was present. Using trixx to slightly to overclock them.

    I need urgent help regarding this. Thanks
     
    Usman Nagi, Feb 6, 2015
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  2. Alienware-Wasserman

    Alienware-Wasserman Company Representative

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    Would it be possible to check the temperatures for your video card?
    Also, have you tried flashing the vBIOS?
     
    Alienware-Wasserman, Feb 10, 2015
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  3. nitsun69

    nitsun69 Notebook Consultant

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    check your windows power settings.
     
    nitsun69, Feb 11, 2015
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    How does the primary card behave with xfire disabled?
     
    Meaker@Sager, Feb 11, 2015
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    toto29620 Notebook Consultant

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    go to power setting, advanced mode, ati powerplay.
     
    toto29620, Feb 11, 2015
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