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    Overclocking GT 540M

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by benbelmour, May 28, 2012.

  1. benbelmour

    benbelmour Newbie

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    I have a Dell XPS L502x with a GT 540m 2GB.
    Im OCing it to 740/1480/1000
    I was just wondering is there any need to increase the voltage? It's currently at stock, 0.98V

    Also what do you overclock you GT 540M to?
     
    benbelmour, May 28, 2012
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  2. ximinez

    ximinez Notebook Consultant

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    Unless you experience crashes/glitches, there's no reason to OV. I'm running mine UV at 0.85v and OC'ing to about the same speeds. No issues at all :)
     
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    Is there any benfit from undervolting, did you get much lower Temperatures?
    What are your exact clock speeds?
    Also just out of curiosity do u need the 2670QM for over 1333MHz RAM?
     
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    ximinez Notebook Consultant

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    The temps went down when I UV'ed, but I can't remember how much. I got more effect when I repasted with AS5 afterwards. My speeds are 785/1570/1001MHz, and I haven't had a glitch at all.
    You'll need an i7 27*QM or 28*QM to use the full speed. I'm planning an upgrade to 2860QM later :)
     
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  5. benbelmour

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    What did you use to undervolt? (Software)
     
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    daver160 Notebook Deity

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    Nope, different thread, but same topic (if you know what I mean).

    The linked thread is the main thread where discussions revolving around OC'ing the 540M began over a year ago. Very good read if you have the time.
     
    daver160, May 30, 2012
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