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    i7 920xm is running 1/2 speed?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by daveh98, Apr 23, 2011.

  1. daveh98

    daveh98 P4P King

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    How do I fix this? I have no overheating issues. It is running 1/2 speed upon startup and I am confirming VIA HWmonitor
     
    daveh98, Apr 23, 2011
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    I nominate myself as Nub of the day. I accidentally must have hit stealth mode......Never use stealth on this thing. Nub nonetheless.
     
    daveh98, Apr 23, 2011
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  3. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Lol +1 for the laugh. Glad you got it figured out.
     
    DR650SE, Apr 23, 2011
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    zchay7e Notebook Consultant

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    So...does stealth mode throttle any CPU to 50% and GPU as well or how does it work? I've never pressed that button before on my M17x!!!!
     
    zchay7e, Apr 24, 2011
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    reborn2003 THE CHIEF!

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    Ahuh zchay7e,

    Not too many people use or even like the button but it is available and some do use it ocassionally. Perhaps more so on the R1s then the R2s.

    You can control power settings through Alienware Fusion. It is like windows Power controls setting options.

    Its like the Alienware's quick smart power saving mode button. With a simple press of the stealth mode button it can lower all the CPU speed and GPU speed. You can adjust these levels in the alienware power controls options. You can access that by double clicking on the alienhead located on the bottom right hand side taskbar. It is usually hidden away.

    If only there was another button next too it that could OC our CPUs and GPUs like and extra 20% automatically with one press of a button. LOL :D :p


    Cheers. :)
     
    reborn2003, Apr 24, 2011
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    Ah thanks! Reps to you!
     
    zchay7e, Apr 24, 2011
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