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    CPU Overclock? (DV6T Quad Edition)

    Discussion in 'HP' started by TheKoreanKid, Aug 10, 2011.

  1. TheKoreanKid

    TheKoreanKid Notebook Enthusiast

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    Should I risk overclocking my cpu? I have a i7-2630QM (2.0 GHz). Is it even necessary?

    All replies and answers welcome. :)
     
    TheKoreanKid, Aug 10, 2011
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  2. jaguare3

    jaguare3 Notebook Geek

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    It's not possible?
     
    jaguare3, Aug 10, 2011
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  3. Kalookakoo

    Kalookakoo Notebook Evangelist

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    Last time I checked SB processors can't be overclocked.
     
    Kalookakoo, Aug 10, 2011
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  4. TheKoreanKid

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    Oh my bad. Thought you could.
     
    TheKoreanKid, Aug 10, 2011
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  5. jaguare3

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    I think the 2920xm is the only one you can overclock
     
    jaguare3, Aug 10, 2011
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