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    You guys know you can overclock the lcd

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by jigglywigglyx, May 1, 2012.

  1. eriannmx

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    Oo' screen overclocking. You always learn something new!
     
    eriannmx, Jun 15, 2012
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  2. iaTa

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    Try dropping the resolution down and the refresh rate up just to see if it is actually bandwidth related.
     
    iaTa, Jun 16, 2012
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  3. arcticjoe

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    could powerstrip be used to do this for ATI cards? I dont have my laptop yet, so I cannot test.
     
    arcticjoe, Jun 16, 2012
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  4. hackness

    hackness Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'm still getting the same message.
     
    hackness, Jun 16, 2012
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    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    aduy, Jun 16, 2012
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  6. hackness

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    For those who successfully overclocked your screen refresh rate: Are you using Optimus?
     
    hackness, Jun 16, 2012
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  7. aduy

    aduy Keeping it cool since 93'

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    no

    10charss
     
    aduy, Jun 16, 2012
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  8. jaug1337

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    Well this is definitely going forward :D
     
    jaug1337, Jun 17, 2012
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  9. Augmented

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    Haven't found a way to do it with ATI...yet....
     
    Augmented, Jun 17, 2012
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  10. bkDJ

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    Aw, I was hoping to overclock the 120Hz to 144Hz so that 3D could be 72Hz per eye (obviously better than 60Hz for 24fps movies, and in general to reduce flicker). But no overclock does anything. I tried vales from 121 to 150, but I either get a black screen and have to hit Esc to go back, or I get an error message.
     
    bkDJ, Jun 17, 2012
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  11. Augmented

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    Pretty sure 120hz is already pushing the limits.
     
    Augmented, Jun 17, 2012
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  12. sgogeta4

    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Is there any reliable way of testing stability?
     
    sgogeta4, Jun 17, 2012
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  13. Religion

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    "overclocking" a screen's refresh rate will not affect stability. All you are doing is forcing the the screen to operate outside of spec, if it doesn't work you will know immediately.
     
    Religion, Jun 18, 2012
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  14. jaybee83

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    successfully went up to 93 Hz on my AUO B156HW01 V1 screen by using the new 304.48 Beta drivers :) at 94-95 Hz the first "lines" are showing but are only clearly visible at 110 Hz upwards. even 120 Hz was possible but wasnt looking good anymore :p now lets see if those 33 more Hz really make any difference in games...
     
    jaybee83, Jun 19, 2012
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  15. DEagleson

    DEagleson Gamer extraordinaire

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    Holy Spaghettimonster! :O

    Just borrowed my friends MSI notebook with a 570m and changed the refresh rate to 1920x1080 75hz and its so much smoother than it was on 60hz.
    Its enough of a difference to notice it.

    Getting a GTX 680m soon so i cant wait to test it out on my Clevo P170HMx.
     
    DEagleson, Jul 28, 2012
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  16. Zymphad

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    For AMD users, can try using this.

    RCRM.exe
     
    Zymphad, Jul 30, 2012
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  17. iaTa

    iaTa Do Not Feed

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    You post an exe file hosted on mediafire with no description or details about what it is or does?

    For everyone else it seems the file is at least virus free.

    EDIT: The tool does not help in the slightest.
     
    iaTa, Jul 30, 2012
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  18. jaug1337

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    So anyone managed to OC it with a 680M ? ^^
     
    jaug1337, Aug 2, 2012
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  19. iaTa

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    Nope the display output and refresh rate is still controlled by the iGPU on the P150EM with 680M (as expected) which means no go unfortunately.
     
    iaTa, Aug 14, 2012
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  20. jaug1337

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    Aw man :( that's bad news... I wonder if this is possible on the P150HM w/ a 680M?
     
    jaug1337, Aug 14, 2012
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  21. littlecx

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    then did you try intel setting?

    [​IMG]
     
    littlecx, Aug 18, 2012
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  22. hackness

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    I tried Intel panel, it'll show this even at 61Hz:

    [​IMG]
     
    hackness, Aug 18, 2012
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  23. littlecx

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    the same even downclock to PAL 50Hz
     
    littlecx, Aug 18, 2012
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  24. Peekachu33

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    So have there been any adverse experiences with this yet? I read about 4 pages of the thread, and didn't come across any so far.
     
    Peekachu33, Aug 18, 2012
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  25. jaug1337

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    Seems like, well I'm not sure, but a laptop with Optimus won't be able to OC the LCD refresh rate.. :p anyone with a HM w/ 680M care to try?
     
    jaug1337, Aug 18, 2012
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  26. sarr

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    Is this the case with the P170EM with 680M as well?

    I currently have a P170EM with a 7970M (considering changing to 680M) and this topic gave me goosebumps since I have a 120hz monitor on my stationary pc and the worst thing about laptop gaming is the 60hz display.. The difference between 90-100+ fps on a 60hz and 120hz screen is staggering, IMO.

    edit: Just saw the reply just above mine, so optimus is the culprit that prevents this? That's terrible news :(
     
    sarr, Aug 19, 2012
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  27. jigglywigglyx

    jigglywigglyx Notebook Evangelist

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    nope
    still running 95hz on my np8130 :)

    all is well

    hopefully you guys can find a way to force a custom refresh rate in the intel control panel somehow. Would be very useful for a lot of people.
     
    jigglywigglyx, Sep 22, 2012
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  28. jaybee83

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    same for amd cards pls :p

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    jaybee83, Sep 22, 2012
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  29. guily6669

    guily6669 Notebook Consultant

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    Jeez... Do you guys really have to overclock everything?

    I have an LG 19 inch LCD. It is a 75hz hertz, however using 75hz on max resolution, makes my eyes to burn, it makes a strange sensation which I can't even explain, it's not image quality, but makes me get dizzy or something...

    They only recomended using 75hz when on like 1024x768 or lower, and in that resolutions it works good.

    I always used 60hz and will always use it.

    ps: Jus tried 70hz on my 60hz old Asus laptop... windows crashed :rolleyes:.
    Keep Cool
     
    guily6669, Sep 22, 2012
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  30. jigglywigglyx

    jigglywigglyx Notebook Evangelist

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    uh? This isn't a crt, so if anything it should reduce eye strain since it's smoother. Which it would in the case of CRTs as well.

    If you have used a desktop 120hz display, you should be very interested since it's hard to go back.

    I also tried this trick on my 5 year old vostro 1310 laptop.

    Default res 1280x800 @ 60hz, I pushed it to 1280x800 @ 90hz. Anything beyond that is a blackscreen but, no artifacts at all at 90hz.
     
    jigglywigglyx, Sep 22, 2012
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  31. jaug1337

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    Pushed my friends XPS to 95Hz and is flawless for 4 month now :D
     
    jaug1337, Sep 22, 2012
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  32. ocr123

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    I don't have "Screen" available. I only got 3d settings and video. How do I get access to "Screen"?
     
    ocr123, Sep 27, 2012
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  33. Meaker@Sager

    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    By not having an optimus machine.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Sep 27, 2012
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  34. Kaffikjelen

    Kaffikjelen Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just love Optimus!
     
    Kaffikjelen, Sep 28, 2012
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  35. jaug1337

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    I am out of words

    nVIDIA and AMD ftw.. proving a software service no one can turn off, genius
     
    jaug1337, Sep 28, 2012
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  36. Zymphad

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    Get used to it. This is something not just AMD and Nvidia, this is also Intel and Microsoft, Apple etc. Seemless switchable graphics will be standard with Windows 8, so get used to it.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 29, 2012
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  37. wiltedjoint

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    I have the with NP9150 running stock Nvidia 306.23 drivers on the 680M. I can't access customizing resolutions in the Nvidia control panel because it's controlled by the Intel HD graphics. Any ideas on how to workaround this problem?
     
    wiltedjoint, Sep 29, 2012
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  38. Zymphad

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    It's not a problem. Just be happy. You don't have to overclock everything. Learn to be satisfied....
     
    Zymphad, Sep 29, 2012
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  39. wiltedjoint

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    This doesn't help me. I choose to overclock so please don't preach to me.
     
    wiltedjoint, Sep 29, 2012
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  40. hackness

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    Refresh rate is locked to 50Hz and 60Hz in the Intel Graphics and Media control panel, going any value other than those 2 will result in a warning saying "The maximum resolution exceeds the maximum bandwidth capacity". This lock is on the software level, however you can't use refresh rate other than 50Hz/60Hz unless you find a way to unlock it.
     
    hackness, Sep 29, 2012
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  41. wiltedjoint

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    Is there a way of side stepping the Intel driver and using Nvidia only?
     
    wiltedjoint, Sep 29, 2012
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  42. Zymphad

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    No. Learn to be happy and stop being unsatisfied. This thread is full of lunacy.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 29, 2012
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  43. wiltedjoint

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    Listen, if you're not going to post something constructive, don't post anything. If I find o/cing my LCD interesting, who are you to tell me otherwise?
     
    wiltedjoint, Sep 29, 2012
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  44. Cloudfire

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    Overclocking the lcd....LOOOOOL too funny :D
     
    Cloudfire, Sep 29, 2012
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  45. Zymphad

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    You can't, get over it, and learn to be happy.
     
    Zymphad, Sep 29, 2012
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  46. meowface

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    Try asking the guys at 120hz.net - they're pro's at overclocking LCD's that have the hardware that can handle it.
    My desktop LCD is a 1080p one that runs at 120hz.. the fluidity of games and even the desktop UI makes me reluctant to use any other kind of monitor even though I'm in love with the Clevo 95% gamut laptop monitors..
     
    meowface, Sep 30, 2012
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  47. jigglywigglyx

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    The improvement from 60hz to 90-95hz is easily noticeable. Provided you aren't a herp derp, etc.
     
    jigglywigglyx, Oct 2, 2012
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    jigglywigglyx, Oct 22, 2012
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    Is there any documentation on this program?
     
    wiltedjoint, Oct 22, 2012
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  50. aduy

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    you know what would be really cool, if the game that you were playing could just automatically adjust the refresh rate, depending on how many frames its outputing, so every frame would be an actual frame and not just chopped up like it is currently.
     
    aduy, Oct 22, 2012
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