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    M15X Core I7 Processor problem?

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by vinvega71, Dec 11, 2009.

  1. vinvega71

    vinvega71 Newbie

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    I just bought a new M15x with a core I7 720QM processor. I am not sure how accurate this windows 7 system rating is but my processor only registered a 3.9 out of 10. I have another PC with a core 2 duo that and the processor registers a 6.3 out of 10. I expected the core I7 to have a much higher value. Do I have a problem with my new processor? thanks
     
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    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Should be 7.1.

    Your power profile needs to be set to high performance. This should be a sticky.
     
    CitizenPanda, Dec 11, 2009
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    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    My core I7 720QM on my HP only gets 6.2 on W7

    EDIT : I just got 6.9 on max performance.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 11, 2009
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    tangtang2002 Notebook Consultant

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    920xm is 7.4, 720qm shouldn't be so low
     
    tangtang2002, Dec 11, 2009
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    kitir Notebook Consultant

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    Did you checked it on the stealth mode on or off ?
    M15x comes from factory with stealth mode on by default. Then your system is hold on around 50% of performance.
    Just try switch it off and try W7 rating again (you have to refresh it).

    cheers

    K.
     
    kitir, Dec 11, 2009
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    ShaZadam Notebook Consultant

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    i have a 7.0 :)
     
    ShaZadam, Dec 11, 2009
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    ShaZadam - Your signature is wrong, it is 2.8ghz turbo mode not 2.5ghz
     
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    :) lol
    i knew that lol
     
    ShaZadam, Dec 11, 2009
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    Not sure on the stealth mode, I assume it is on. Where do you disable it? The bios?
     
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    ShaZadam Notebook Consultant

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    the stealth mode button, its the last button on the right in the media buttons
     
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    I found it, that was the problem, I turned off stealth mode and the cpu now registers a 7.0. Is there a way to permenantly disable it? I always will have the laptop plugged in.
     
    vinvega71, Dec 11, 2009
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  12. kitir

    kitir Notebook Consultant

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    Next time you'll know it is good to read a user instruction ;)
    Just don't touch that switch and your notebook will stay at normal mode :D

    K.
     
    kitir, Dec 11, 2009
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