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    Cpu question (r3 i7)

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Governor_Turtle, Sep 12, 2011.

  1. Governor_Turtle

    Governor_Turtle Notebook Enthusiast

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    So playing deus ex today I was getting around 40 fps with settings med-high which is great at 720p. I was curious so I kept cpu-z open on my m11x while i gamed on my TV.

    I was wondering why my more core speed was maxing at 2.2ghz when this i7 can turbo up to 2.6. This game is very cpu heavy and I know the fps would be more stable if it would stay at that higher clock speed. Anyone know why it wouldn't max out, and a way to keep it maxed out while I play?
     
    Governor_Turtle, Sep 12, 2011
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  2. KurtH

    KurtH Notebook Evangelist

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    Well if you didnt know here is the answer. When you read the advertized max 2.6ghz that is what turbomode clocks up to if using a single core. You will not reach 2.6ghz on both cores.
     
    KurtH, Sep 12, 2011
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