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    m17x-R2 Overclocking

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by ZevoOptik, Feb 4, 2010.

  1. ZevoOptik

    ZevoOptik Notebook Consultant

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    I found scattered bits in various threads about the overclocking potential, but no solid data so far. One of the very nice features of the R1 was the ability to overclock a good amount, stable or not. I saw from a bios screen shot you are able to overclock the m17x-R2, has anyone done this yet? How much are you able to overclock? By the initial look it was only 5%, which is pretty inconsequential.

    On a side note, I have contacted alienware/dell twice about the overclocking potential and both times was given wrong information, they keep referring to the turbo boost feature which is highly irritating, way to know the product dell!
     
    ZevoOptik, Feb 4, 2010
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  2. ZenithNoesis

    ZenithNoesis Notebook Evangelist

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    speaking to an alienware/dell sales rep isnt going to get you anywhere. call alienware tech support and just say you dont have your service tag/express service code.
     
    ZenithNoesis, Feb 4, 2010
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  3. Diablo

    Diablo Metalhead

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    speaking of the 5% bios overclock, does anyone know if its only applicable to the i7 920XM processor or if its available to all i7 processors?
     
    Diablo, Feb 4, 2010
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  4. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Only the 920.
     
    Mandrake, Feb 4, 2010
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  5. Joebarchuck

    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Remember it's likely that AW releases a BIOS in the near future that allows for futher OC.

    And then also remember that the entire notebookreview community counts on Mandrake to tell us how to OC further... :)
     
    Joebarchuck, Feb 4, 2010
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  6. jared_good

    jared_good Notebook Consultant

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    What can you overclock the 920xm in the m17x-r2 too? Any one tried yet? All i know about is the turbo boost.
     
    jared_good, Feb 5, 2010
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  7. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Check out the ***Official M17x Benchmark Thread - Part 3*** for the discussion. It's pretty detailed. Check out part 2 for more focus on the M17X R1. Linked in the original post. Part three focuses on the R2 since it is the new toy in town. Mandrake already has the high laptop score in the 3DMark06 period.
     
    DR650SE, Feb 5, 2010
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