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    Running on the 7970m but still downclocks

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by CrossXedge, Jun 3, 2012.

  1. CrossXedge

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    Okay this isn't making any sense.

    This is without the Intel graphics when I press Fn+F7
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    This is with the Intel graphics.
    [​IMG]
     
    CrossXedge, Jun 3, 2012
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    That is really weird.

    The 5700 is about the right score for the 7970m though.
     
    xXxPykexXx, Jun 3, 2012
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    Go to HD4000's properties and see if there is an option to disable it.
     
    ObserverJLin, Jun 4, 2012
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    Go to HD4000's properties and see if there is an option to disable it.
     
    ObserverJLin, Jun 4, 2012
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