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    Aw 18 ri

    Discussion in 'Alienware 18 and M18x' started by smergubben, Aug 12, 2017.

  1. smergubben

    smergubben Notebook Consultant

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    whats the highest cpu I can have?
    Iv got 4800 now
     
    smergubben, Aug 12, 2017
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  2. Rengsey R. H. Jr.

    Rengsey R. H. Jr. I Never Slept

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    4940MX
     
    Rengsey R. H. Jr., Aug 12, 2017
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  3. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    But opt for 4930Mx. A better overclocker.
     
    Papusan, Aug 12, 2017
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  4. smergubben

    smergubben Notebook Consultant

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    Okey

    When I overclock do I need an unlocked bios?
    Got A12
    Or do I oc in any program?
     
    smergubben, Aug 13, 2017
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  5. Papusan

    Papusan Jokebook's Sucks! Dont waste your $$$ on Filthy

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    Use latest bios + ThrottleStop or Xtu for OC'ing. I'm not sure if there is any unlocked bios. Ask @Swick1981
     
    Papusan, Aug 13, 2017
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    Nice
    Thank you :)
     
    smergubben, Aug 13, 2017
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