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    Just an FYI, AMD not third-party overclocking friendly

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Zymphad, Nov 13, 2012.

  1. Zymphad

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    We all use Afterburner since we can't unlock OverDrive on switchable graphics. It's interesting, that the developer/maintainer of Afterburner has said, AMD does not offer any way to overclock using their official API. Currently, Afterburner is using a driver exploit. Unwinder said, if AMD decides to close/fix that exploit, Afterburner would no longer work on our cards. Also notice, the method we use to overclock is the "unofficial" method, called that for a reason. This is also why Asus overclocking software or Sapphire's TriXX doesn't work.

    Just an FYI.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 13, 2012
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    maybe TriXX doesn't work on your GPU, but it's the only overclocking utility that works on my laptop (SONY VAIO SA with 6630m).
     
    darxide_sorcerer, Nov 13, 2012
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  3. Zymphad

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    Obviously this doesn't apply to you. With switchable graphics, Trixx doesn't even recognize the AMD GPU exists. If Trixx works for you, you probably can unlock OverDrive with Afterburner so you don't need third party.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 13, 2012
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    his notebook has switchable gpus.
     
    Karamazovmm, Nov 13, 2012
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    saturnotaku Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Yes, but it's a manual switch. You can keep that system's dGPU enabled at all times if you want. That's probably why it works on that particular machine. It's systems with Enduro/automatic switching that are problematic.
     
    saturnotaku, Nov 13, 2012
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    Karamazovmm Overthinking? Always!

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    there is an auto setting as well

    trixx was also the go to oc software for last year amd gpus
     
    Karamazovmm, Nov 13, 2012
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    Great, still doesn't work on enduro switchables. And it still doesn't refute what I said above. AMD does not provide any support ways to remove OC limits, so the rest of us have to use unofficial.

    Oh and FYI, the way ours work, is the way ALL AMD mobiles are going to be like going forward likely.
     
    Zymphad, Nov 13, 2012
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    Does nvidia support 3rd party OC on switchable gpus?
     
    hockeymass, Nov 13, 2012
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  9. Zymphad

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    More info about why overclocking on AMD switchable can cause BSOD, crashes and other unwanted side effects.

    From creator of Afterburner

     
    Zymphad, Feb 3, 2013
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    wait so if its on unofficialmode=2 then the dgpu is always running?
     
    PaKii94, Feb 3, 2013
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  11. Zymphad

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    No, it just stays at the 3D clocks, doesn't go back to 2D clocks or zero core. You'll just be using a lot of energy and heat when just browsing the web.
     
    Zymphad, Feb 3, 2013
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    that makes sense with the crap battery life iget. if i turn off afterburner its not like that right?
     
    PaKii94, Feb 4, 2013
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    Usually when you enable Afterburner, you have to disable power saving features within the registry and or BIOS settings.Check to see those are turn back on. Something like ULPS mode... sorry can't remember
     
    davidricardo86, Feb 4, 2013
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