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    REAL overclocking

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Beatsiz, Dec 14, 2007.

  1. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    So... I just thought about this... but... has anyone ever tried to really overclock a laptop?

    As in:

    -Adding cooling to it (liquid nitrogen, dry ice etc...)
    -Put cooling block through it...
    -Overclocking the FSB, CPU, GPU, RAM, maybe even HDD and PPU
    -Making the laptop "non portable" to achieve blistering speeds...

    I mean... a desktop is not made to be moved... but you just unplug it and move it... an insane overclocked one with pipes, tubes, negative temps, fan, blocks whatever.... are like... vegetating in one place and require hours to move...

    So...?
     
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  2. drakoniac

    drakoniac Notebook Consultant

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    why?......
     
    drakoniac, Dec 14, 2007
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  3. Beatsiz

    Beatsiz Life Enthusiast

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    Because I was looking it up and found NOTHING

    And I want to know...
     
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  4. Arquis

    Arquis Kojima Worshiper

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    Well, I don't think anyone would buy a laptop in order to turn it into a desktop, because it's not cost efficient, and totally defeats the purpose of buying a laptop.
     
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    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    ???????? and ?????????
     
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    Go buy a desktop if you want that kind of cooling. The best most laptop users can achieve is with a notebook cooler and new thermal paste.

    Considering the OP's distinct reluctance to actually browse other forums on this site and inherent ADD when reading text more than a few lines long, I've taken the liberty of posting this thread which explains how people keep their laptops cool for reasons other than overclocking. Link

    This article from NBR explains the importance of temperatures, useful for overclocking purposes. Link

    Of course if this post gets ignored I wouldn't be too surprised either.
     
    Harleyquin07, Dec 14, 2007
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