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    How to overclock a 5730 (good idea?)

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ePsychotiC, Jul 23, 2010.

  1. ePsychotiC

    ePsychotiC Notebook Consultant

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    I have a Lenovo Ideapad Y560. I was just wondering if it is wise or even safe to overclock a 5730. I heard it was just a higher clocked 5650 so doesn't that mean it is already overclocked?.

    Well my laptop has:
    Core i7-720QM
    4 GB Ram 1333MHz

    I dont have the laptop yet, I might order it. I was just wondering if it was possible to overclock it. Since I am on the subject, can I overclock the 720QM too?
     
    ePsychotiC, Jul 23, 2010
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  2. bchreng

    bchreng Notebook Evangelist

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    I wouldn't try overclocking it. It probably runs hot enough as it is. Sucks that you haven't received yours yet because I really wanted to ask you if you're experiencing any of the display problems that many other users are experiencing with that model? Link
     
    bchreng, Jul 23, 2010
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  3. ePsychotiC

    ePsychotiC Notebook Consultant

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    Its not that bid of an issue. You can only see it when you look closely. Also the fix is just to change it to 16 bit. Also the bios update should fix it right ( just saying I didn't order it yet )
     
    ePsychotiC, Jul 23, 2010
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  4. bchreng

    bchreng Notebook Evangelist

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    Hopefully. I was thinking of getting one myself till I stumbled on that thread.
     
    bchreng, Jul 23, 2010
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  5. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Check temps using Furmark. If they're not alarming, try to overclock. I have 5870 and I overclocked it from 700 to 800MHz (but I also undervolted it at the same time, from 1,15V to 1,03V). It runs cool, even while overclocked (I should also mention that I've done some modding of the cooling system in my laptop, like copper mod and additional holes in the bottom cover for improved airflow).
     
    Marecki_clf, Jul 23, 2010
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  6. moviemarketing

    moviemarketing Milk Drinker

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    The 5830 runs ok at 535/1100 on my Envy, but any higher and it crashes.
     
    moviemarketing, Jul 23, 2010
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  7. Star Forge

    Star Forge Quaggan's Creed Redux!

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    The 5830's a Pandora's Box in terms of OC-ing. Mine hits 600/1125 stable in-game.
     
    Star Forge, Jul 24, 2010
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  8. TechAnimal

    TechAnimal Notebook Evangelist

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    Didn't the OP ask about the 5730?
     
    TechAnimal, Jul 24, 2010
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  9. wildman_33

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    Why dont you wait until you get the system and then play some games on it. You might find its fast enough without overclocking.
     
    wildman_33, Jul 25, 2010
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  10. Hrithan2020

    Hrithan2020 Notebook Geek

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    How did you undervolt the GPU? (Modding or any specific tool?)

    Also, OP:
    I had the same problem. Generally, a laptop with core i7-720 runs quite hot (in a 15" notebook); so overclock if temps permitting, as suggested by Marecki_clf.
     
    Hrithan2020, Jul 28, 2010
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  11. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Radeon Bios Editor + atiwinflash
     
    Marecki_clf, Jul 28, 2010
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