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    how to overclock the display ?

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Mikle39, Jan 17, 2017.

  1. Mikle39

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    guys I am new with AW laptop (aw 17 r4)

    How can I overclock the display? i have full hd IPS

    when I go to control panel>Nvidia I see only 3D Settings.....
     

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    You are using Optimus. You cannot overclock your display.
     
    D2 Ultima, Jan 17, 2017
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    You have to put it in performance mode by pressing FN & F7 and then reboot. Then your options will be available
     
    Cobra99, Jan 17, 2017
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    It will be under "Change Resolution." My 15 R3 with a 1080p 60Hz IPS could only overclock to 64Hz, which was disappointing.
     
    Philosobyte, Jan 17, 2017
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    Cobra99, Jan 17, 2017
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    thanks man!
     
    Mikle39, Jan 18, 2017
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    Mine is set to 100

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    Did anyone try to oc the 4k igzo screen?
     
    Vassilis008, Jan 18, 2017
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    FYI, max stable on my 4K igzo screen is 63hz on automatic settings. If you go above that it's skipping frames, so overclocking is not really worth it tbh.
     
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    Thanks to you my screen is now at 75Hz ! It's the FullHD Panel on the 17 R4.
     
    Atomka, Jan 19, 2017
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    try more
     
    Mikle39, Jan 21, 2017
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    17r4 1070 1080x1920 60hz panel

    Can only hit 74Hz before the display goes completely bonkers. :(

    Want to find part numbers for replacement display. 1080x1920 120hz would be nice.
     
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    My screen limit 103

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