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    Overclocking M15x core i7 CPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by CitizenPanda, Dec 5, 2009.

  1. CitizenPanda

    CitizenPanda Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    Has anyone tried to this? Joker?

    Obviously there is no BIOS based overclocking, or even system based (like the Asus Power4Gear).

    That leaves software overclocking, which as we know is possible.

    One place to start may be EVGAs E-Leet program, though I don't know how well it works for non-EVGA motherboards.
     
    CitizenPanda, Dec 5, 2009
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  2. Speedy Gonzalez

    Speedy Gonzalez Xtreme Notebook Speeder!

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    don't know but i will like to see that ;) i hope the M15X has a good cooling system :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Dec 5, 2009
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  3. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    i will test it when i get mine but it will be a few weeks
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 5, 2009
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    It really does. When I first started monitoring my temps while gaming I was amazed. I payed $50 for a cooler that is not needed at all even for extended gaming sessions. The fans are suprisingly quiet for how well they cool. Moo your getting an M15x? Nice! Im bummed I have to send mine in for repair because of my palmrest lifting, im thinking of waiting til the new year because its not too bad just not acceptable after 2 months.
     
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  5. Speedy Gonzalez

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    you getting one moo!!!! :rolleyes:
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Dec 5, 2009
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    What's wrong with your palmrest?
     
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    i guess the fans are the same like the m17x in that case you have a good cooling system but when you over clock you need more then that :)
     
    Speedy Gonzalez, Dec 5, 2009
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    I think the cooling is actually better due there only being one GPU and no onboard gpu that gets really hot. The way I see it with 2 GPUs and the same amount of fans the M17x must run hotter.

    My palmrest is uneven. Its kinda bubbling up on the right side below the arrow keys. Where the palmrest meets the keyboard area you can push up and down on the palmrest and wiggles. If I run my hand along the joint where the palmrest meets the keyboard its clearly popping up near the arrow keys. It wasnt quite right when I got it but its gotten worse due to my right hand constantly pushing on it. the left side is solid and has no problems. Its not the end of the world but not cool for any laptop for $2k.
     
    Uroboros, Dec 5, 2009
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  9. DeeX

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    Did anything ever come of this? It would be nice to overclock.. a Dellienware sales guy told me M17x and M15x were both overclockable lol..

    Not a huge thing but would be interested in how to do this.
     
    DeeX, Feb 7, 2010
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  10. sleey0

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    e-leet will work with the 920xm only.

    Won't oc anything else.
     
    sleey0, Feb 7, 2010
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  11. DeeX

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    Nice thx..
    thought the 920XM was a "Extreme" proc... and I also thought extreme procs like ones in the M1710 or M1730 etc etc, were overclockable.
    rly sux they didnt add a bios option.
     
    DeeX, Feb 7, 2010
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  12. DeeX

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    Is that the evga utility?
     
    DeeX, Feb 7, 2010
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