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    Overclocking the 8800m GTX

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by vinceh, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. vinceh

    vinceh Notebook Geek

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    Before I begin, I just want to say I love my Sager5793. This machine is a beast.

    I've been doing a bit of reading on Overclocking on forums and stuff, but I am still quite clueless. This is my first time owning a laptop, and my first time to attempt an Overclock (I did use ATItool on my desktop to overclock the video card, but that was relatively simple). I'm a gamer, so I'd like my computer to be at optimal performance!

    Oh, my system specs:

    - Processor: Intel® T8100 45nm "Penryn" Core
    - Video Card: 512MB PCI-Express nVidia GeForce 8800m GTX
    - Ram: 4,096MB DDR2 667 PC2
    - OS: Vista Home Premium 64-Bit SP1

    Now, I've read on a few posts that ATItool and other clocking software does not work with the 8800m GTX, so I have to do it via Bios Flashing? My Bios version is 62.92.23.0.14, the ForceWare version is 174.90 (I have no idea what these mean).

    So my big questions are:


    1. Should I really overclock? Or should I wait until the video card is software compatible?

    2. Am I able to overclock with my current settings/versions? If not, what should I do so I can?

    3. If I am able to overclock, how should I go about with it? Is there a simple set of instructions somewhere? If not, could anyone give me a simple set of instructions (not like how to Bios Flash, but just in general).

    Any help is appreciated, TY!

    PS. If more information/specs about my system is needed, just say so and I'll provide it.

    -Vince
     
    vinceh, Jun 19, 2008
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  2. The_Observer

    The_Observer 9262 is the best:)

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    1)Better not IMHO.Every card is different.If your warranty covers it,then go ahead.
    2)You can overclock via Vbios flashing.
    3)Make a bootable USB stick as per zfactor's guide and then copy the ROM and run it.
     
    The_Observer, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    for OC'ing performance boost, check my sig.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. vinceh

    vinceh Notebook Geek

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    I can't OC both my CPU and GPU?
     
    vinceh, Jun 19, 2008
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    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    I wouldn't recommend to do so, highly unstable.
     
    Nirvana, Jun 19, 2008
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  6. vinceh

    vinceh Notebook Geek

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    I see...so I really should OC my CPU? That setFSP program you use....it seems really complicated. Do I dare use it? =p
     
    vinceh, Jun 19, 2008
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    Nirvana, Jun 20, 2008
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  8. vinceh

    vinceh Notebook Geek

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    Hmm...there isn't a download for my CPU model...T8100

    I just ran 3DMark06 stock and I got a score of 8450.
     
    vinceh, Jun 20, 2008
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  9. bigjohnsonforever

    bigjohnsonforever Notebook Evangelist

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    Gaming= OC GPU (flash only)
    Rendering/Programming= OC CPU (setFSB)

    Do not OC both.
     
    bigjohnsonforever, Jun 20, 2008
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  10. DawidOku

    DawidOku Notebook Geek

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    Hi vinceh,

    if you want I can sent you ready flash cd via e-mail with OC vBios .14 the clocks are 600 1400 900 and 600 1500 900 (very stable for me).You will need only UltraIso which you can download from the net and Nero. Just sent me private message with your e-mail.
     
    DawidOku, Jun 20, 2008
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