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    New Alienware X51 Owner, I have a few Questions regarding Overclocking

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by markjohnhalpin, Oct 5, 2012.

  1. markjohnhalpin

    markjohnhalpin Newbie

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    New Alienware X51 Owner, I have a few Questions regarding Overclocking... the machine i have ordered will come with Intel Core i7-3770 (3.40GHz, 8MB L3 Cache, 4C) and the new Nvidia GTX 660 1.5GB

    my question is whats the deal with the 1.5GB graphics card...is this a oem version or a ti and whats the diffrence compared to the gtx 550 that first came with the x51 at launch?

    also can the cpu and the gpu be overclocked? iknow most alienwares have overclock function in bios but not all sure as i have only owned a alienware m11x and a custom desktop that i did have a asus 2gb gtx 550 direct ti top 2

    also was wondering what peoples thoughts are on the alienware optix 3d monitor? im not sure myself as i havent heard of 1 review critic site actually review it and its been out for some time, also outube is quite poor as i cant find 1 damn proper review that shows it in use... :(

    i just kinda wanna know what to expect for when my order arrives :s

    i look forward to hearing from the replys

    also i couldnt find a alienware x51 section to post in so sorry for my noobish first post :(
     
    markjohnhalpin, Oct 5, 2012
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    homank76 Alienware/Dell Enthusiast

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    homank76, Oct 5, 2012
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