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    Can I overclock the 3630QM?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by tyxpx, Oct 28, 2012.

  1. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    Ive hijacked a couple other threads trying to get this answered and done a google search but to no avail. Anyone know if this processor is overclockable?
     
    tyxpx, Oct 28, 2012
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    Mobius 1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    The 372/40QM and the 382/40QM is (~400MHz w/multiplier), the 3610QM isn't. So there is a big chance that the 3630QM is locked.
     
    Mobius 1, Oct 28, 2012
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    Yes the 3630QM is locked i'm afraid.

    3720qm and above for overclocking.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 1, 2012
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  4. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    Well crap.... I knew I should have got the 3720.... Didnt know 37 and above only were overclockable.... Might as well wait till I need to upgrade and just get an XM. Even going to a 3720 is gonna be expensive.....
     
    tyxpx, Nov 1, 2012
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    Once you go XM you never go back to stock.
     
    homank76, Nov 1, 2012
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  6. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    They are just really expensive. Gonna be awhile before I can justify spending that kinda of money especially when this rig beats down everything Ive throw at it so far. Im not much on benching so this is awesome for now till I get that itch lol
     
    tyxpx, Nov 2, 2012
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    bigtonyman Desktop Powa!!!

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    I hear ya, even a 2920xm costs an arm and a leg still. :(
     
    bigtonyman, Nov 2, 2012
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  8. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    Damn sure does. Does Dell sell the CPU and GU cheaper than ebay? The TPHS is much cheaper from dell than ebay I know that.
     
    tyxpx, Nov 2, 2012
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    Dell will sell you upgrade/replacement part at MSRP regardless of age...
     
    mikecacho, Nov 2, 2012
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    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    Is MSRP cheaper than ebay? For example the TPHS on ebay I saw was $75 when getting it through Dell brand new was $45.
     
    tyxpx, Nov 2, 2012
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    In most case no, that seller just wants a crazy amount, honestly i would normally go with the supplier vs a 3rd party if it was cheaper.
     
    mikecacho, Nov 2, 2012
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    For parts getting them from the manufacturer is going to cost the most.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 3, 2012
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  13. tyxpx

    tyxpx Notebook Consultant

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    How about you guys at powernotbooks. How much can I get a 3840qm from ya? :)
     
    tyxpx, Nov 3, 2012
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    lf you are in the US then contact the sales department in my signature they will let you know if it's available and how much for.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 4, 2012
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  15. Defengar

    Defengar Notebook Deity

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    how much more can the 3840 be OC'd than the 3740?
     
    Defengar, Nov 4, 2012
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    100mhz, the 3720qm up to the 3840qm can have an extra 400mhz added onto their turbo clocks. The 3840qm is 100mhz faster than the 3740qm (and has an extra 2mb of cache).

    Only the 3920xm and 3940xm are unlocked totally and can be clocked up to the limits of your PSU/cooling.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 4, 2012
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  17. tyxpx

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    For the to performance it looks like a 3920xm is the best value by far.
     
    tyxpx, Nov 4, 2012
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    Per $ no way, the 3740qm at 3.9 ghz 4 core turbo gets pretty close to the thermal limits of most machines and is a fraction of the cost of a 3920xm.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Nov 4, 2012
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