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    My i7 has just been ordered - Besides TS, what programs should I read up on to maximize i7 performance?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DeeVu, Feb 11, 2011.

  1. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Hey guys,
    I've been an R1 guy for the past year. I finally stepped up and got an R2 for college and decided to pass off my R1 to my younger brother. I know throttlestop is mandatory if you want to boost the i7 beyond normal. Is there anything else? I've been reading up on UncleWebb's various threads and becoming familiar with them for the 2/25 delivery date. :) Are there any other things which are recommended to maximize my i7 experience?
     
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    BrokenKeyboard Notebook Consultant

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    MSI Afterburner to over-clock the GPU, and Gamebooster for a little extra FPS. Also doing a fresh install of Windows 7 is supposed to give a little performance change.

    And of course, a SSD for faster loading times, etc., (optional of course, I don't have one yet)
     
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    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Check, Check, and Check. All of those except Gamebooster are on my R1.
     
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