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    how to check my graphic card need help urgent

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by len888, Oct 17, 2011.

  1. len888

    len888 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have no idea am i using ati 6970 or 6990m?
    from device manager i could only see AMD 6900 hmm
    is there any way to recognize the exact model of my gpu?
    thanks ahead!
     
    len888, Oct 17, 2011
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    Just download GPU-Z and you will be all fine ;)
     
    Jeniczek, Oct 17, 2011
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    len888, Oct 17, 2011
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    len888 Notebook Evangelist

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    i believe its 6990m mate?
    saying "BLACKCOMB" :)

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    len888, Oct 17, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    That is a 6990m. It has 1120 shaders and a clock of 715/900. You're all set to go :)
     
    widezu69, Oct 17, 2011
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    alright cool!
    Now I'm using M17XR3 i7 2820m @3,4ghz, 8gb Ram, ATI 6990M BLACKCOMB 2GB DDR5! FULL HD 1080p :D
    may i know whats the max overclocking for this gpu mate?
     
    len888, Oct 17, 2011
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    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I dunno, 800/1000 is a good start. every card is different.
     
    widezu69, Oct 17, 2011
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    I tried to run 850/1050 at stock voltage playing gta 4
    stable, first 5 seconds after loaded up my saved game, I could reach over 100fps :p
    Does this system has any throttling issue?
    hmm
     
    len888, Oct 17, 2011
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    Depends on the bios your using. That will determine throttling issues. A05 and above all have heat throttling.
     
    zoolian982, Oct 17, 2011
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    len888 wow...you get 17K on vantage? That's a crazy overclock
     
    SlickDude80, Oct 18, 2011
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    850 is really high. Start at 800 and work your way up slowly in 5 MHz steps. My highest stable gaming clock is 825 or 830 I think, but it will be different for everyone.

    As for the memory speed, you should be able to set it between 1150 and 1200 without issue. Just adjust only the core or only the memory at each increase (not both), so you can tell which is causing the problem.

    Also, this goes without saying, monitor your temps closely. Try to keep the GPU under 80C, or much lower if possible. I would suggest repasting/repadding prior to any attempts to find the limits of your overclock.
     
    TostitoBandito, Oct 18, 2011
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