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    GT555M 1.5ghz memory card

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by costas1234, Apr 21, 2012.

  1. costas1234

    costas1234 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I ran EVGA and have seen that my GPU clock speed is just 202mhz and has been down clocked. Is there a fix to my problem. My laptop runs fine but for some reason the EVGA application shows a much reduced speed. Thanks

    the temps are around 44 celcius this must be normal?

    sorry graphics card not memory
     
    costas1234, Apr 21, 2012
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  2. Idarzoid

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    202 MHz is normal (when plugged in, I think) when it's not in use, you're running off Intel's integrated graphics.

    44c is normal on idle, nothing to worry about.
     
    Idarzoid, Apr 21, 2012
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    flybass Notebook Consultant

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    no. the 555m gt downclocks while on battery. run it plugged in
     
    flybass, Apr 21, 2012
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    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    Ditto, normal frequency ranges are around 51mhz, 203mhz, and 590mhz. It changes it dynamically based on how much power is needed.
     
    niko2021, Apr 23, 2012
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    Meaker@Sager Company Representative

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    While on battery the graphics card will run slower so as not to damage the battery through excessive power draw.

    When idle it will clock down even plugged in to save power.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 23, 2012
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