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    problems with 2960 OEM

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Dreamer_785, Feb 25, 2012.

  1. Dreamer_785

    Dreamer_785 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got my chip and I can't go higher than 44x4 without getting a BSOD.Even 45on 2 cores and 44 on 2 cores it crashes. My TDP is at 85, Short Power Max disabled PriPl. 848 even tried 900. Guess I'll send it back to my friend and get an ES. Any thoughts?
     
    Dreamer_785, Feb 25, 2012
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  2. Mr. Fox

    Mr. Fox BGA Filth-Hating Elitist®

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    We don't see that many girls on the forum trying to overclock their CPU. Is the avatar a personal photo?

    You don't have the correct settings to run 44x4. The CPU is probably fine. You need to increase the voltage if you are getting a 0x124 stop error.

    We have threads for 2920XM/2960XM overclocking discussions and you can learn more about how to use/manage the CPU by reading those threads.
     
    Mr. Fox, Feb 26, 2012
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    Dreamer_785 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks Mr.Fox for the information. Yes that's me in the avatar :D
     
    Dreamer_785, Feb 26, 2012
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  4. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    Well it is a great picture, but due to company/forum policy, I am going to have to ask that you remove it. We have had stalking situations that have turned quite violent, so we don't want to take any more chances.

    Thanks for your cooperation.
     
    Kdawgca, Feb 26, 2012
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    So, how is the overclocking coming along, sis? Have you run any benchmarks with it overclocked yet?

    I liked your other avatar a lot better. Is your boyfriend in the service?
     
    Mr. Fox, Feb 28, 2012
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