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    Help me overclock my x1400.....(Dell E1705, Vista, ATI x1400, C2D @ 1.73)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Klebz, Jan 5, 2008.

  1. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    My setup is a :
    Dell E1705
    Intel Core 2 Duo 1.73 Ghz
    1 GB RAM
    100GB HD @ 5400 rpm
    ATI Radeon x1400
    Windows Vista 32bit


    How can I (if I even can) overclock my video card or make it faster? I dont play that much graphic games but I rather have a non-laggy game than a shiny game. (CS:S, SWAT, The Movies, Command and Conquer Generals....other stuff like those)
     
    Klebz, Jan 5, 2008
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    download powerstrip and use the core/memory frequency bars to adjust clock speed.

    you should be able to get to 550core and 435 memory stable.
     
    link1313, Jan 5, 2008
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  3. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok...ill try that now and post back the results
     
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    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok i did that....what about the driver potions (vert sync,disable 32 bit z buffer)?
     
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    boyciejunior Notebook Geek

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    vertical sync enables triple buffering which increases the frame of games , if the frame rate is less than the refresh rate. so it might give u a few more fps :)

    is there stuff like enable geometry instancing - as well increases frame rate
    disabling 32bit z buffer which i think latest games use (dont quote me on it)
    so this option would force the z buffer to 24 bits, dunno what it would do.

    Also i wouldnt use any AA or AF becauese anti aliasing for me really reduces frame rate :)

    if all else fails run it in 16bit or 18 bit colour :)

    hope it helped :)
     
    boyciejunior, Jan 5, 2008
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  6. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    yup that helped!!! muuuuuchas gracias!!!
     
    Klebz, Jan 6, 2008
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    Lothaen Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try doing the undervolting trick...

    Here is what I am running:

    Dell E1505

    X1400
    500 core / 500 memory with no artifacting

    Undervolted Processor to 1 volt

    Downloaded fan utility and set the fan to High:

    At idle, my CPU temp is 31 degrees C.

    I get 4500 3dMarks from 3600 on 3Dmark 03

    I think the key is being able to control my fan. Big deal there. :)
    Search for E1505 fan utility and find one of the links.

    Pretty good for a first time laptop overclocker :)
     
    Lothaen, Jan 6, 2008
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  8. Klebz

    Klebz Notebook Enthusiast

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    sounds good but is it safe? i use my 17'' basically as a desktop replacment, dont really travel much with it but will this be a potential threat to the system?
     
    Klebz, Jan 6, 2008
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