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    M17x overclocking failed

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by rockfock, Nov 20, 2009.

  1. rockfock

    rockfock Notebook Consultant

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    i have a q9000, i raised the fsb by 20 and my computer refuses to turn on now, i took out the cmos battery and now its fine. How come i can't even overclock by just increasing 20
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    You need to understand fsb:memory ratios. Raise your FSB even higher and I bet it will boot.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 20, 2009
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  3. rockfock

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    ok so what do u recommend
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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    It's different with each proc. I set my FSB at 1280 on my q9000 (2.4GHz) and it worked smoothly.
     
    Thatoe, Nov 20, 2009
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  5. rockfock

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    ill give it a shot
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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    ok i am running an occt test right now, in cpu-z how come it goes from 2250 to 2249.9

    edit: ok now it went down to 1800, what happened?
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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  7. rockfock

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    someone help me please?
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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  8. Mandrake

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    Just keep testing until you find what works best.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 20, 2009
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  9. rockfock

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    yea but why is it going from 2225 to 1800
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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    The proc will down-clock when not in use to save power.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 20, 2009
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  11. rockfock

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    ahh that explains that, so how do i no if my processor is working correctly now
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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  12. Mandrake

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    What make you think it's not working? You tested with OCCT?
     
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  13. rockfock

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    yea i tested, it said no errors found. is that the end of the story then?
     
    rockfock, Nov 20, 2009
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  14. Mandrake

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    yes...congrats.
     
    Mandrake, Nov 20, 2009
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  15. EviLCorsaiR

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    Yep if it comes out fine in OCCT then it's working without a hitch.

    You MAY want to try overclocking even further. Although it's rare, some Q9000 users can hit 1333 on the FSB. You could even get to something like 1300 or 1310 if 1333 isn't working for you.

    By the way, the reason only some users can hit 1333 is due to the processor manufacturing process. Each one is individual and can take different clock rates.

    It's a shame the M17 doesn't have overclocking available in the BIOS, seeming as I've got a very nice Q9000 that can go up to 1333 on the FSB...
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 21, 2009
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  16. rockfock

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    im trying 1280 right now, will come back with results
     
    rockfock, Nov 21, 2009
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  17. rockfock

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    1280 works, im trying 1300 now lol

    edit: 1300 works too, i think..., am i testing wrong or something. am i suppose to get this high?
     
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    Some people get above 1333 so 1300 is nothing strange.

    If you're testing with OCCT then you're doing nothing wrong. Be happy you're getting that high. :p
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 21, 2009
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  19. Speedy Gonzalez

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    wow 1300 is like 2.5 ghz right ;)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Nov 21, 2009
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  20. EviLCorsaiR

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    Close. 1333 is 2.5GHz.
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 21, 2009
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    so 1333 is the highest i can go or no?
     
    rockfock, Nov 21, 2009
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  23. EviLCorsaiR

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    By no means. Try to push it even higher if you like. I doubt it'll go much further than 1333 but give it a shot and see how high you can go. (Some Asus W90 users can hit like 1400-1500, but that's because they have a much better northbridge in that lappy, so don't try it)
     
    EviLCorsaiR, Nov 21, 2009
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  24. rockfock

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    ill stay at 1333

    edit: actually ill give it a shot for the sake of others :)
     
    rockfock, Nov 21, 2009
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    2.5 is better than most people have been able to get out of a Q9000, congrats dude! (same speed as a stock QX9300 now pretty much ;) )
     
    cookinwitdiesel, Nov 21, 2009
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  26. rockfock

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    tried 1400 and it failed lol, ill jsut stay at 2.5
     
    rockfock, Nov 21, 2009
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    DJ_Pawel, Nov 23, 2009
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