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    Core2Duo M11x

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by cumbaya19, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. cumbaya19

    cumbaya19 Notebook Evangelist

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    It seems like all you guys are running the one with the i7? How does the Core2duo compare when running low-medium settings of main stream games (COD, SCII, Civilization etc)?
     
    cumbaya19, Apr 21, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    i have mine pin modded at 1.73ghz and i run all my games on high.
     
    ajslay, Apr 21, 2011
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    cumbaya19 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm not as savvy. Will it SCII run stock on medium? Do I need to upgrade to 4GB ram? Thanks! +rep
     
    cumbaya19, Apr 21, 2011
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    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    2gb ram is fine as long as your system is optimized. but you may want to overclock, using the bios.
     
    ajslay, Apr 21, 2011
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    Noah14 Notebook Evangelist

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    While 2 GB will do, the 4 GB upgraded is the suggested amount of RAM for gaming,
     
    Noah14, Apr 21, 2011
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  6. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    Model: M11x R1 SU7300 1.3Ghz (Over-clocked to 1.6Ghz)

    Play Crysis V1.0 on medium with no problems.

    Over-clocked at 1.6Ghz the CPU handles most day to day tasks.

    I too, would suggest 4GB RAM as a baseline.

    Cause people have had time to play with the M11x R1 the following is possible.
    • Standard CPU 1.3Ghz (Out of the box)
    • Over-Clock CPU to 1.6Ghz using Standard BIOS setting (Beginner)
    • Over-Clock CPU to 1.73Ghz with PinMod(Intermediate)
    • Over-Clock the CPU to any clock using TME mod (ICS only, Intermediate)
    • Over-Clock CPU to 2.0Ghz with PinMod(Advance)
    • Over-Clock GPU to approximate 550/1400/850(Beginner)
    • Voltage Modify GPU via BIOS from 0.9V to 0.95V giving higher GPU over-clocking/stability(Intermediate)
    So, something for everyone as one progresses through different levels of confidence.
     
    DrGoodvibes, Apr 22, 2011
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  7. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    You forgot this:
    • Overclock the CPU to any clock using TME mod (ICS only, Intermediate)

    I would change the 1.73Ghz pinmod to Intermediate as it's not a complex job involving soldering. It's just run in, cut the pin, reassemble and hope RAM is stable.
     
    DavyGT, Apr 22, 2011
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  8. DrGoodvibes

    DrGoodvibes Notebook Deity

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    That's true. Had my SLG blinkers on :D

    Updated the above
     
    DrGoodvibes, Apr 22, 2011
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