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    Can't overclock 260M

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Rairch, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. Rairch

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    Hi,
    Just tonight i can't overclock my 260M?! :confused:
    I was originally using nvidia control panel and running stable at 650/1050/1550 for a while now. Just noticed lower FPS whilst playing crysis 2 demo, so checked GPUZ and they were at stock numbers. Went into nvidia control panel to change back to O/C and it comes up saying 'that the changes made were invalid and will not be applied'.
    read around a bit and tried RivaTuner & EVGA Precision (uninstalled everything that didn't work) with no luck at all.

    ...anyone??...

    thanks in advance :)

    J
     
    Rairch, Mar 7, 2011
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  2. inap

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    try turn stealth mode on and off before setting your new clocks.
     
    inap, Mar 7, 2011
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    Do what inap suggested, then try MSI Afterburner to overclock.

    MSI Afterburner
     
    kosti, Mar 7, 2011
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  4. Rairch

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    Sorry, forgot to mention MSI Afterburner aswell (none will let me 'APPLY'). tried all 3! Will turn stealth mode on off and try again...thanks :)
     
    Rairch, Mar 7, 2011
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  5. Rairch

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    Ah you guys :)
    thats it...i re-installed nvidia system tools + 266.58 driver. Rebooted. stealth on/off and im all go now! :D I'll sleep a bit easier tonight lol
    +1 guys, thanks a lot :D
     
    Rairch, Mar 7, 2011
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    Inap deserves the credit here, not me :D Glad you got it fixed though.
     
    kosti, Mar 7, 2011
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