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    Downclock my Shaderclock?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by FreddeN, Apr 15, 2011.

  1. FreddeN

    FreddeN Notebook Consultant

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    I got huge problems with some of my favorite games, for example GTA San Andreas and I've been reading on the internet that underclocking my shaderclock can fix my issues wich are crashes/freezes.

    Could someone tell me how I successfully underclock my shaderclock? Which program I should use and how much I should underclock it.

    Thanks
     
    FreddeN, Apr 15, 2011
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  2. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    You can use overclocking programs such as Afterburner to underclock your GPU. Consider calling Dell for a replacement motherboard though- any and all GPUs should be stable at stock.
     
    DavyGT, Apr 15, 2011
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  3. FreddeN

    FreddeN Notebook Consultant

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    Well, I need more detailed help in underclocking. And contacting Dell about this is not an option in my country.
     
    FreddeN, Apr 15, 2011
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  4. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    Ok. How about this: [​IMG]
     
    DavyGT, Apr 15, 2011
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  5. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    My old R2 had issues where the GPU's shaderclock had to be underclocked inorder to keep from game crashings. I called and talked with dell reps and after about 1hour of tests they agreed to send a new mobo. No problems since.

    edit: saw that you cant contact dell. Nevermind about the above. Guess underclocking is your best bet.
     
    DeeVu, Apr 15, 2011
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  6. AlienTroll

    AlienTroll Notebook Evangelist

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    The problem you have with your GTA: SA is nothing to do with your PC, on my M11X R1 it runs superb on 4x4 (Best AA possible). You either got a defect with your CD or something. Under clocking won'y solve a thing, but if you really have to use EVGA Precision.
     
    AlienTroll, Apr 15, 2011
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