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    Inspiron 1520 8600GT won't overclock

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by TokamakH3, Oct 21, 2007.

  1. TokamakH3

    TokamakH3 Notebook Guru

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    When I try to overclock my 8600GT using ntune, I use the slider to a new frequency, hit apply, it automatically tests the new settings and even if it says Passed! it immediately resets the speeds when I hit OK.

    Anyone else have this problem and know how to fix it? I've tried reinstalling ntune and using rivatuner, but they both have the same problem. I'm using driver version 165.01.

    Any help would be appreciated.
     
    TokamakH3, Oct 21, 2007
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  2. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    Search the Forum before you post.Tons of threads available for your question
     
    bigspin, Oct 21, 2007
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  3. Splave

    Splave Notebook Enthusiast

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    dont you need to press apply first ;)
     
    Splave, Oct 21, 2007
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  4. kickace

    kickace Notebook Deity

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    i dnt think driver 165 even allows overclocking, but dont quote me on that, last time i checked, the highest was 158
     
    kickace, Oct 21, 2007
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  5. TokamakH3

    TokamakH3 Notebook Guru

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    I DID search. I got a lot of "Post your best overclocks!" And "my Inspiron is the greatest overclocker!"

    Thx a bunch for your wonderful help.
     
    TokamakH3, Oct 21, 2007
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    TokamakH3 Notebook Guru

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    Thanks, this actually USEFUL response was what I was looking for. I like the 165 driver too much to downgrade, I'll wait for a similar one that allows overclocking.

    Thanks.
     
    TokamakH3, Oct 21, 2007
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  7. bigspin

    bigspin My Kind Of Place

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    You can flash your VGA BIOS(See my sig)
     
    bigspin, Oct 21, 2007
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