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    Sorry for this noob question

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by robbor, Dec 22, 2006.

  1. robbor

    robbor Notebook Enthusiast

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    How do i overclock nvidia geforce Go 7400 on dell xps m1210.
    What do i need and where do i get them???? how do you overclock and at what rate do you increase memory and clock speed?.

    Thanks
     
    robbor, Dec 22, 2006
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  2. lappy486portable

    lappy486portable Notebook Evangelist

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    You can use a program such as Rivatuner, just google it and you can download it for free, it is freeware.
     
    lappy486portable, Dec 22, 2006
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    Iceman0124 More news from nowhere

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    your best bet is cool bits, it unlocks lots of hidden goodies in the nv control panel, including a very good overclocking utility, it even has an option to self test for optimal settings
     
    Iceman0124, Dec 22, 2006
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    Elitevaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not too sure why you would want to overclock a notebook card, I know a few people do but it seems dumb to me, because the laptop is going to be easy to overheat since its compact. Otherwise, the advice in this thread is good. I would suggest getting a desktop to overclock with.
     
    Elitevaz, Dec 23, 2006
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    dumanator Notebook Enthusiast

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    do the above mentioned programs also allow underclocking of the gpu? will the power consumption be noticeably different if you use some 3rd party app to underclock versus using the nvidia powermizer settings? thanks.
     
    dumanator, Dec 23, 2006
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    Don’t expect great performance leaps by overclocking that card. I’d rather leave it at stock speed cos the risk of damaging graphics adapter / overheating is not worth the negligible performance increase.
     
    PhoenixFx, Dec 23, 2006
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