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    OC'ing C2D T7400 cpu on a Lenovo mobo

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Marin85, Nov 20, 2010.

  1. Marin85

    Marin85 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I would like to OC the cpu of the system in my signature just a little bit to give fluent performance to a very specific piece of beta software. My idea is to raise the clocks up to 2.2 or even 2.3 GHz whenever I need to run the application in question in performance mode. Since it is only for testing purposes, I need the cpu to be stable :D and I don´t intend to keep the cpu OC'ed all the time.

    What tools/utilities could I use for this purpose? And what would be the best (define it as you wish, for instance ="safest" or ="most stable") way to raise the clocks? What could I expect realistically?

    Assume that cooling is not a problem :p

    Thanks in advance,
    Marin

    PS: I could post a CPU-Z screenshot if needed.
     
    Marin85, Nov 20, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Don't believe any Lenovos support OCing of the CPU.
     
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    I have heard a similar thing a while ago, but thought there might be an utility by now that provides a workaround. One is certain, in any case Lenovo BIOS does not support factory OC'ing :)

    nando4: I would rather avoid hardcore hardware mods. :)
     
    Marin85, Nov 20, 2010
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