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    Maybe a dumb question... GPU Overclocking and power consumption

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JTrockin, Dec 2, 2011.

  1. JTrockin

    JTrockin Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've been in the market for a new laptop and have decided I'm going to replace a HDD with an SSD. The SSD I've decided on is an Intel 160GB X25-V that will replace a generic 5400 RPM HDD.

    This brings me to my question, will the less power consumption from the SSD give me anymore room to OC a GPU? Or is overclocking related to the GPU voltage only?
     
    JTrockin, Dec 2, 2011
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  2. R3d

    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    The lesser power consumption of your SSD will not give you more room to OC. Your highest overclock is dependent on GPU voltage and how good your chip is.
     
    R3d, Dec 2, 2011
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    JTrockin Notebook Enthusiast

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    Okay I figured it wouldn't but wasn't completely sure. Thanks.

    RESOLVED
     
    JTrockin, Dec 2, 2011
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    I'm not sure about nVidia GPUs, but normally, overclocking only changes the clocks in high performance mode, so power consumption while on battery and not gaming shouldn't be effected.
     
    Syberia, Dec 2, 2011
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