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    Over Clocking Failed-4870-AMD GPU Tool

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ImportJunky, Mar 25, 2010.

  1. ImportJunky

    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    I was messing around tonight trying to Overclock my GPU's. Dowloaded the newest ATI Drivers 10.3. And when I go to reset new clocks, It says "Failed, check device configuration"


    has anyone else had this? or know how to fix it?

    Thanks
     
    ImportJunky, Mar 25, 2010
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  2. freedom16

    freedom16 Notebook Deity

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    What clocks were you trying overclock? Take it slow and see what the machine can handle and what it can't handle.
     
    freedom16, Mar 25, 2010
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  3. ImportJunky

    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    well I tried just adjusting them by 1. and that wouldn't even work.
     
    ImportJunky, Mar 25, 2010
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Barrok Notebook Evangelist

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    or use the AMD GPU tool.... it will only lock the clocks until you reset, but better than nothing. Ran vantage 630/1050
     
    Barrok, Mar 25, 2010
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    5150Joker Tech|Inferno

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    Use this version with the 10.3 drivers and everything works fine. It's what I use.
     
    5150Joker, Mar 25, 2010
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    ImportJunky Notebook Consultant

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    I got it, it wasnt the driver version. I guess the GPU tool we actually have to use for the 5870.
     
    ImportJunky, Mar 25, 2010
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