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    Overclocking, % increase in performance?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by terminus123, Jan 25, 2009.

  1. terminus123

    terminus123 Notebook Deity

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    Ok, I absolutely know nothing about overclocking. So...this MSI laptop: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B001N44U9E/interactiveda8789-20

    it says it has a "MSI's exclusive Turbo Drive Engine Technology allows you to overclock the GT725 (while in AC power mode) with just a touch of the turbo button located above the keyboard."

    what does this actually do? and will it increase FPS in games and other programs faster than normal?
     
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  2. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Several laptops have similiar feature. Such as on mine with turbo gear. Basically using the turbo feature will bump up your CPU speed by upclocking the fsb and voltage at a software level. For example on mine stock 2.4 ghz I can bump it up to 2.76 at click of button when in windows using the turbo gear feature.

    I think that is what the turbo drive engine does to your laptop. Yes it will increase fps in CPU heavy games such as GTA 4 and supreme commander.
     
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  3. WILLY S

    WILLY S I was saying boo-urns

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    Sound's interesting. What temps do you reach and how long will the cpu remain overclocked?
     
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  4. King of Interns

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    The program is designed for the C90. Lets you overclock 10% or 15-20% or downclock 10%. Stays overclocked until you either change it or restart. The fans also kick in more aggressively while overclocked coming on at lower temps and faster.
     
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    tonyyyp Notebook Enthusiast

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    be sure to have a good cooling n fans , i busted my old comp with overcloaking , my cpu burned
     
    tonyyyp, Jan 25, 2009
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    Laptop fans should be more than sufficient with the levels of overclocking they do (since this is a factory option and will be covered by warranty).


    It's pretty nice, if the game is maxing your system out, it can really help. Especially nice for systems that have a CPU bottleneck, or are CPU dependent.
     
    Templesa, Jan 25, 2009
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