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    OverclockingGPU/undervoltingCPU

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Tom1234, Dec 22, 2010.

  1. Tom1234

    Tom1234 Newbie

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    Hi, i'm getting a laptop which has a i3-350m and a geforce 310m i know there not great specs but it's a lightweight laptop and i'm on a low budget. i was just wondering if a combination of undervolting the cpu and overclocking the gpu would yeild better results for a bit of gaming, whilst not increasing power consumption or heat much. of course it may not be possible, i would just like to play a bit of oblivion, and fallout.
    thanks.
     
    Tom1234, Dec 22, 2010
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  2. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    The CPU may or may not run stable at the lower voltage. May even require an increase. Every single die manufactured is different, will respond differently to clock and voltage settings.

    My stock P7450 would overclock to the same bus speeds i use now with it undervolted to the minimum .900 volt. My T9600 will undervolt a little but not if I am overclocking I have to stay at the stock voltage.

    LOL @ Myself... I see your talking seperate issues. On that undervolting the cpu would help in case heat a little bit, on a machine like mine since the cooler is the same on the video card it does let it run cooler.

    Basically either cpu or gpu you would want to run at the lowest voltage and highest clock that on both ends is stable. But both on either one doesnt always work out.
     
    RainMotorsports, Dec 22, 2010
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  3. Crimsoned

    Crimsoned Notebook Deity

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    The i3/i5 processors cannot be undervolted via software IIRC.
     
    Crimsoned, Dec 22, 2010
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  4. Panther214

    Panther214 Notebook Evangelist

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    yes pretty much.. get an older core 2 system or get something better... i3+G310M is not for gaming..

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    Panther214, Dec 22, 2010
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