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    Overclocking Question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by jmcinaz, Jun 18, 2007.

  1. jmcinaz

    jmcinaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a GO 7800 and the 165.01 drivers are installed.

    IS there any way to overclock my video card? Every time I try, it doesn;t stay OCed when I hit 'apply'.

    Is there any way to do it?

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    Dell e1705

    Core Duo T2500/2GB RAM 667/GO 7800 256mb/100gb HDD 5400rpm
     
    jmcinaz, Jun 18, 2007
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    odin243 Notebook Prophet

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    What software are you using to overclock?
     
    odin243, Jun 18, 2007
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    jmcinaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm using Rivatuner and the built in control panel. Neither of them will work.
     
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    jmcinaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    bump.

    anyone???
     
    jmcinaz, Jun 18, 2007
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    Its because Dell lock the clocks in the video card bios. :mad: The only way to overclock it is to flash a different bios found here: ;)

    http://home.tele2.es/jlgm/peng.html

    Obviously doing this will invalidate your warranty. :rolleyes:
     
    nealyblue, Jun 18, 2007
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    jmcinaz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks for the link, but it doesn't look like my video card is supported. I have the go 7800, but it isn't listed.

    It's strange because with the 97.95 driver, I can overclock no problem. It's only with the later drivers that I cannot.

    Are there any other bios made for the 7800 that I could use?
     
    jmcinaz, Jun 18, 2007
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    Harper2.0 Back from the dead?

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    not to mention the risk of screwing your computer over. as you are aware, do this only at your own risk.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 18, 2007
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