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    Sony FW with a 4650, Overclocking Possible?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by chrusti, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    Hello,

    I am interested in purchasing this notebook.
    But I heard that the ATI 4650 in this notebook is underclocked by Sony.
    So is there any chance to overclock it?

    Also, will I be able to install Windows XP on this notebook?

    thanks


    Chrusti
     
    chrusti, Aug 2, 2009
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  2. Petrovic

    Petrovic Notebook Consultant

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    you can overclock, but dont over do it because it will get fried~

    ya windows xp would work on the fw, maybe missing a few function keys though
     
    Petrovic, Aug 2, 2009
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    rivatuner.
     
    lowteckh, Aug 2, 2009
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  4. chrusti

    chrusti Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks a lot! So hopefully I will be able to get equal results as other 4650 users!
     
    chrusti, Aug 2, 2009
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  5. InspecterJones

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    Generally you shouldn't overclock with stock hardware. Like, in a pc tower, you buy better coolers and heatsinks and more fans.

    A laptop is ALL stock.

    Just saying.
     
    InspecterJones, Aug 2, 2009
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