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    Overclocking: 1420 vs 1520 vs 1720.

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by Thesunneversets, Jul 20, 2007.

  1. Thesunneversets

    Thesunneversets Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey everyone.

    I just got my 1720 with 8600GT yesterday and I checked the VRAM clock speed, it's 400mhz.

    I saw a thread a couple of days ago where a guy overclocked his 1520 to 500-something at the cost of a non-dangerous temperature increase.

    Because the 1720 is bigger, does this mean I can clock it higher (due to better heat dissipation)?

    I confess, I've never overclocked anything before but I'd like to try it so you guys can get an idea of how well the 8600gt can run even with DDR2 ram.

    So far I've done one benchmark: 3dmark 06 @ 1280x1024 , Vista (bloatware present but processes closed), Aero on and running at 1920x1200: 2797

    Any tips would be appreciated :)
     
    Thesunneversets, Jul 20, 2007
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  2. slowblow

    slowblow Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thesunneversets, do you have a crappy , grainy screen in your 1720?
     
    slowblow, Jul 20, 2007
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    Thesunneversets Notebook Enthusiast

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    Nope, it's crystal clear (i got the 1920x1200, don't know if the 1440x is also good)
     
    Thesunneversets, Jul 20, 2007
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    slowblow Notebook Enthusiast

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    can you check a brand for me pls? I need to know wether it is a samsung (the biggest crap on earth) or the mighty, awesome lg.
     
    slowblow, Jul 20, 2007
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    Thesunneversets Notebook Enthusiast

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    Where do I check that?
     
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    you can use powerstrip but it should be written in screen properities. So, really any grainyness?
     
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    Thesunneversets Notebook Enthusiast

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    The model is an LPLE400, and a quick google search says that's an LG screen. :)

    No grainyness at all.
     
    Thesunneversets, Jul 20, 2007
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