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    **M980NU (X1/Commanche SLI/NP9850) Owners Thread**

    Discussion in 'Sager/Clevo Reviews & Owners' Lounges' started by Pman, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. nexuscom

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    any different between 190.56 and 190.38 ?
     
    nexuscom, Aug 7, 2009
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  2. Mandrake

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    FYI, my Vantage score is with a x9100 and my 06 score is with a QX9300.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  3. cat695

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    Though I'm not a benchie guru so Ican't really say about that

    However what Pmanuk has said rings true......itsvery quiet the screen and feel of the whole machine reeks quality so theres at least two of us that are veryvery happy
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  4. Pman

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    im trying to catch your vantage score, got 11.6k just now...
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  5. madpoet

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    Is anything really optimized for Quad though? Just curious. I have both sitting here (x9100 and QX9300) so I certainly can put either one in and sell the other. Just seems like there's not much that is quad capable so is there a benefit.
     
    madpoet, Aug 7, 2009
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  6. madpoet

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    Try '06 out of curiousity to see an actual quad v. quad comparison.
     
    madpoet, Aug 7, 2009
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  7. Mandrake

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    When/if you do I'll get back into it. I'm currently testing different drivers. I still like the 186.24 drivers for 06.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  8. Pman

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    they are all bout the same tbh, i got 16.7k on my m17
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

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    Try both like I am and see what you like best. Then sell the other.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  10. Pman

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    im using 186.03 (i think :p)
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  11. Pman

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    cant get past fsb 299 stable :(
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  12. Pman

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    *cough* close
     

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  13. Mandrake

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    you said yesterday you tried going right to 308 right?
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  14. Mandrake

    Mandrake Notebook Nobel Laureate NBR Reviewer

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    Start posting screen shots once you hit 11.8. I don't think anyone else has hit that yet.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  15. Pman

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    i was 1 point away!!
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  16. Pman

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    it just crashes mate :(
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  17. Mandrake

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    yeah I posted that before I saw the attachment.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  18. Mandrake

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    You need that bios. Need to be able to change your memory speeds with your fsb.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  19. cat695

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    Right heres my score....with NO settings changed other than I'm running 190.38 drivers

    However I was running extended desktop at the time oooops so I will run again
     

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  20. Mandrake

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    turn physx off when doing vantage.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  21. Mandrake

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    BTW, what are your GPU clocks with this run?
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  22. Pman

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    there are in the screenie :p
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  23. Mandrake

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    Your memory clocks seem really high. No stability issues that high?
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  24. cat695

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    Ok this is stock settings with 190.38 drivers and Physx turned off
     

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  25. cat695

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    and this is everything stock with Physx turned on and 190.38 drivers
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  26. Pman

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    nope no problem with the memory getting the core past 675 isnt easy tho

    check out this benchie tho ;)

    as high as it gets, 8 x aa @ 1920x1080
     

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  27. Mandrake

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    Now try bringing your GPU clocks up to 630|1025|1575
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  28. Pman

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    ooo there goes the gaunlet cat ;)
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  29. MrDJ

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    both your above pictures are the same :rolleyes: you trying to confuse us :D
     
    MrDJ, Aug 7, 2009
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  30. cat695

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    oooops

    try this one
     

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  31. cat695

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    I keep getting the BSOD whenever I accept the user end agreement in nvidia control???!!!
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  32. zfactor

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    if i send you a tool can you do a bios dump for me?? i can make it so others can use it with that..
     
    zfactor, Aug 7, 2009
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  33. Mandrake

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    What version of the Nvidia System Tools did you install?
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  34. cat695

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    6.03....the newest one \i believe

    ok its worked now.....I uninstalled and reinstalled....making sure I had the international one as well!!!
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  35. Mandrake

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    Find out what version Pmanuk is using but there is a newer one, 6.05.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  36. kaltmond

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    You mean Winphlash Utilily?
     
    kaltmond, Aug 7, 2009
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  37. zfactor

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    no a tool do actually do a bios dump..bios is phoenix still right?
     
    zfactor, Aug 7, 2009
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  38. Mandrake

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    Winphlash should back it up.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  39. zfactor

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    you can try it but sometimes its not reliable, if you can try winphlash and send me the file id love to look at it.
     
    zfactor, Aug 7, 2009
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  40. Pman

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    i am using 6.05, 03 bugged on me

    02 works too
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  41. zfactor

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    for those that didnt know how to dump the BIOS with winphlash.


    1.)
    Download the "Phoenix Winpflash Utility".
    For example from here:
    ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/util...sh-utility.zip

    After this, install and run the "Phoenix Winpflash Utility".


    2.)
    Choose: "Backup BIOS only"


    3.)
    It may sound crazy but you now will take ANY phoenix bios
    for example from acer:
    ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/notebook/extensa_3000/bios/3a06_intel.zip
    You can also take any other (256K/512K/1024K) Phoenix BIOS updates.


    4.)
    Extract and add the .wph file from the mentioned
    example BIOS file: 3a06_intel.zip to the: "Specify new BIOS file" -field
    and choose: "Advanced settings".


    5.)
    Then deselect all clickboxes and press Ok.


    6.)
    Now press: "Backup BIOS"


    7.)
    Accept the following message/ info dialog box...:

    ...and go on with backup your BIOS.


    8.)
    When backup process is finished...

    ...you sould see the BIOS dump...

    kalt check you pm's please
     
    zfactor, Aug 7, 2009
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  42. cat695

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    Ok as you can see

    GPU's now at 630/1025/1525

    Physx's is off

    Using 190.38 drivers
     

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  43. Pman

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    see i knew u would break cat

    its too sexeh to leave at stock!
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  44. cat695

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    I jut ramped the CPU up to 298.....she froze

    now what to do!!!
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  45. Pman

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    gradually build up to it

    i run at 280 most of the time

    but be gentle its a fine art mate ;)
     
    Pman, Aug 7, 2009
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  46. cat695

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    Ok CPU now set at 280 and running smooth with the GPU set at previous settings (630/1025/1525) so will give her one last go
     
    cat695, Aug 7, 2009
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  47. Mandrake

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    Just keep experimenting with the settings. One general rule of thumb is when OC'ing the GPUs set your shadders at 2.5 times the core speed.
     
    Mandrake, Aug 7, 2009
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  48. zfactor

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    kalt i send you a special modified winphlash that will be able to make a dump for use that i can make flashable back to the machine.

    this is modified to combine the production bios' platform data with the one you have at the time of the dump then i can make it flashable and make a flash.bat for it. then everyone could enjoy bios' overclocking if you are willing ill put it all together for them. see your pm and let me know
     
    zfactor, Aug 7, 2009
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  49. cat695

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    Cheers Mandrake

    Heres my final scores for today (the missus is on her way)

    Ok CPU at 280

    GPU's at 630/1025/1525

    driver is 190.38
     

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  50. Dazman

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    Here's mine at stock.
     

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