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    Worth it to flash modded BIOS for G73JH?

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by gaetano, May 2, 2013.

  1. gaetano

    gaetano Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was just wondering...

    What are the benefits???

    If there are any good benefits, could anyone link me to an update that will work well?

    Thanks!
     
    gaetano, May 2, 2013
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    Would depend on the bios but unlocked ones tend to offer more options like memory timings or frequency settings, sometimes its just fluff options that don't do much.

    Mostly people tend to focus on video bioses since that affects the GPU and that's what gives higher game FPS.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 2, 2013
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    gaetano Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks!

    Could you by anychance link be to a VBios thread?
     
    gaetano, May 6, 2013
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    It would depend on your graphics card.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 6, 2013
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    gaetano Notebook Enthusiast

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    It is the 5870.

    I appreciate it.
     
    gaetano, May 6, 2013
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    You can edit that with radeon bios edit (RBE) :) then use ati flash to flash it.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 7, 2013
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    Thanks!

    I'm getting really confused though.. There are a lot of Vbios files laying around. Which one do I get?

    EDIT: Got it :)

    My speeds are 800x1100. Would it be safe to go higher? :D I am getting 60fps+ on max in Badcompany 2.
     
    gaetano, May 7, 2013
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    The best way is to go slow and monitor temps as always.
     
    Meaker@Sager, May 8, 2013
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