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    To Dell 460m users

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by widezu69, May 9, 2011.

  1. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    I was wondering how far you can push your GPU compared to a Clevo version? Seeing as the default clocks are lower, I want to know if the headroom is lower. Thanks.
     
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    Sgt. Notebook Consultant

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    Ya...Dell ships out an undervolted 460Ms...what a cheap trick..!! :(

    I can't seem to get it stable after 745/1350/1600... Strange artifacts and restarts after this clocks...But it runs dead stable at these clocks! Actually Afterburner does not give any more headroom after these clocks so it's pretty much maxed out in Afterburner..EVGA Precesion let's you go further but it's useless because the card becomes unstable after these frequencies.
    The temps are pretty awesome though...I use these clocks for everyday use and I've never seen the temps beyond 70 deg C...and I game for around 8 hour a day... :D
     
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  3. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    That's weird I thought the shader clocks were locked with the core clock. Mine was always double even if I attempt to change it something else. Maybe that is just how the Dell version is. Hm...
     
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  4. DraZziW

    DraZziW Notebook Consultant

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    800/1600/1500 with evga precision runs fine with 267.76

    at 805 get a 2s black screen while gaming and clocks reverted :)

    temps are always fine <70c

    widezu there's an option with evga precision and i guess with afterburner too where you choose to link them
     
    DraZziW, May 9, 2011
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  5. widezu69

    widezu69 Goodbye Alienware

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    ^^Yep same with me pretty much. Is that with a Dell card?
     
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  6. DraZziW

    DraZziW Notebook Consultant

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    yeah Dell :)
     
    DraZziW, May 9, 2011
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    Flame113 Notebook Geek

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    When I try to set graphics clock to 745, processor clock can only be 1490. How can you set it to 1600?
     
    Flame113, May 9, 2011
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    What software are you using?
     
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    Flame113 Notebook Geek

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    I'm using MSI Afterburner
    Core clock: 745
    Shader clock: 1490
     
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    Linked or not, that's the max you'll be able to achieve with MSI Afterburner. Seems like you may want to check out EVGA Precision to take care of that for ya!
     
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    Ya..I'm using EVGA Precesion to get these clocks.

    Looks like Drazziw got the best card from the bunch because his card seems stable at beyond 800 core fz. That's awesome. Mine can not go past 750 even through EVGA Precesion and it's very unstable.

    You guys should EVGA Precesion because it has more headroom for OC'ing as compared to Afterburner. But I'm pretty happy with my settings though... for everyday gaming, it is perfectly safe and can run Crysis2 at 1080p/advanced settings at 35-50fps. ;) so I'm quite satisfied.
     
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    May I know your settings? I'm running at 745/1490/1350 and max temp is 84c. How can Drazziw got below 75c? Or I guess I will need to buy an AS5 then :(
     
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  13. DraZziW

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    Dunno but it's running really cool, with stock paste. Did nothing special.
     
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    Ya, I'm running with stock paste myself and I've never seen it reach 70 deg...and I game a lot as well.
     
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    Using EVGA Precision: 765/1530/1500 stable. Anything above 770 on the core results in the driver crashing. Temps however are great never going above 70° and the only game to push temps beyond 60° was Crysis 2. Using Stock paste.
     
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    Guys sorry for offopic any one can help me and give link to new good drivers for 460m? I have 259.64. Give me link please to drivers that u use. :) Thx. Sorry for off-c again. ^^
     
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    That's weird! I'm running Crysis2 at full HD, Advanced settings and no V-sync. And I'm using a cooling pad (CM Infinitive)
    P/s: bought my laptop ~3 month ago
     
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