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    undervolting 580m

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by xlawx, Sep 8, 2012.

  1. xlawx

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    hey guys is there a guide for undervolting the 580m? thanks
     
    xlawx, Sep 8, 2012
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    This is an extremely bad idea, undervolting is quite dangerous and with Optimus doesn't serve much of a purpose.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Sep 8, 2012
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    really? i always thought undervolting was good, how do i know if i have optimus? lol noob question
     
    xlawx, Sep 8, 2012
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    If you have 3D you don't have Optimus. All other systems will have Optimus.
     
    YodaGoneMad, Sep 8, 2012
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