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    What is Overclock ?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Bobhill, Apr 24, 2011.

  1. Bobhill

    Bobhill Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ordered a AlienWare M17X-R3 With


    i7 2720QM
    RADEON HD6970
    8G RAM HYPERX
    750G 7200 RPM
    WIRELESS 6230

    And people tell that overclock can get you more fps when you game ? Is it true ? And what is it ? How does it work ? What does it do ? :eek:
     
    Bobhill, Apr 24, 2011
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  3. Bobhill

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    I won't read 99 page talking about overclkock, I just want a short description and your thing does not answer my question..

    Kthanksbai
     
    Bobhill, Apr 24, 2011
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  4. Simplified

    Simplified The Most Awesome

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    Overclock is if you make your hardware run faster than the stock speed. This results in higher fps, higher heat, shorter lifespan(in some cases), more power consumption.
     
    Simplified, Apr 24, 2011
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Overclocking is getting MOAR POWER!!! Pushing the system past its designed stock speeds.
     
    DR650SE, Apr 24, 2011
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    Just watch a couple of episodes of "Home Improvement" with Tim Allen and see how it could work, and other times fail on you...
     
    Smooth_J, Apr 24, 2011
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    Felixz1 Notebook Guru

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    Unfortunatley that kind of attitude will get you nowhere. Most people here try to find out as much as they can on their own before posting here for help. Be willing to READ up or ask politely and someone may consider answering you.
     
    Felixz1, Apr 24, 2011
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  8. Bobhill

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    [​IMG]
     
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  9. Doctor Magneto

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    lol, that's funny :D
     
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  11. Doctor Magneto

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    now I know this boy lol :D +1
     
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    And that is related to PCs in anyway because....?

    Sort your attitude mate.
     
    Harryboiyeye, Apr 24, 2011
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    Rude

    Me no help

    KthxBi
     
    KillerBunny, Apr 24, 2011
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  14. Bobhill

    Bobhill Notebook Enthusiast

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    Rude

    Me no need your help

    Noob

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    Bobhill, Apr 24, 2011
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    Rude

    No one help you

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    They are all lying to you. Overclocking is to set the clock on the computer ahead of the time. The purpose is to trick people in to thinking that the time is what your computer are saying. The hard part is figuring out how much you can add before they discover the overclocking. 1,2 or 5 minutes overclocking is easy. But once you do hardcore overclocking, let`s say 15 minutes over the time, they start to get suspicious. So you must find a balance point where it is stable and they believe you.

    It is really an art. Very tricky to master
     
    Cloudfire, Apr 24, 2011
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  17. V_Chip

    V_Chip Be about it.

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    OP, this is what overclocking really is.
     
    V_Chip, Apr 24, 2011
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    This is quite true. It is usually nice to do a little of your own research before making 10 new threads.

    Now, since overclocking is a subject that is near and dear to my heart, I will give you some info that should help.

    Overclocking is awesome. It gives you a more powerful machine for your money. You run the risk of destroying your system though, if you don't do it properly.

    The 2 rules of overclocking are keeping your temps monitored, and keeping them down. If you want more for your money, and you're willing to properly do those things, you can and should do it.
     
    Tapakidney, Apr 24, 2011
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  19. DR650SE

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    Lol, +1 one for the laugh
     
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  20. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    This is real overclocking. Proceed at your own risk. That is a cup filled with Acetone and dry ice on the processor in my M17x R2. :D

    [​IMG] = [​IMG]
     
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    lol w*f. Looks...practical :D
     
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  22. Zero989

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    lol your 3dmark 11 is 300 points higher than my desktop :eek:
     
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