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    Overclocking GPU

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by BNHabs, Feb 27, 2009.

  1. BNHabs

    BNHabs Notebook Deity

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    How do I overclock my GPU? Is it bad for it?
     
    BNHabs, Feb 27, 2009
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  2. whizzo

    whizzo Notebook Prophet

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    there are a variety of OCing tools out there, but they don't work with all notebooks, and not with all drivers either.

    however, overclocking your GPU can result in serious damage to your laptop and should be done very carefully. also, you may lose your warranty.
     
    whizzo, Feb 27, 2009
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  3. oct

    oct Notebook Evangelist

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    Does it worth it? Additional "unexpected" heat will short your pet's life.

    PS: Why do you want to do this?
     
    oct, Feb 27, 2009
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    jaredy Notebook Virtuoso

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    I will go with the...if you need to ask, you probably shouldn't do it. Only overclock on laptops if you really know what you're doing.
     
    jaredy, Feb 27, 2009
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    MastahRiz Notebook Evangelist

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    OC on my W500 doesn't work (yet). The ATI tool or other OC utilities fail to properly detect the card, but eventually I'm sure I'll get it working. Why? Two words: MORE POWER.

    I used to have a 64mb ATI card in a Dell Inspiron in like 2003. I used to overclock that and it would heat up like mad but also run all the games that were out at the time + the next two years, including Battlefield, Desert Combat, Command and Conquer Generals, Zero Hour, Unreal Tournament 2003.

    OC FTW.
     
    MastahRiz, Feb 28, 2009
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