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    R3 and external monitor question (high clocks)

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by steve1ddd, Feb 28, 2011.

  1. steve1ddd

    steve1ddd Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the r3 (460m/3d)
    i have noticed that whenever i have an external monitor plugged in that the gpu doesnt clock down. it stays at 675/1247/0.95. with the monitor unplugged it clocks down to 203/324/0.82 or usally 51/135/0.82.
    is this normal behavior? I have the external hooked up via vga. it is 1680x1050.
     
    steve1ddd, Feb 28, 2011
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  2. inap

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    yes that is normal, the extra clock speeds help run the other monitor.
     
    inap, Feb 28, 2011
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