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    Overclocking CPU

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ryd00d, Mar 30, 2011.

  1. ryd00d

    ryd00d Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was wondering if I should overclock my cpu from 1.30GHz to 2.0 GHz. I'm a little nervous, I really don't want it overheating or ting out. Can it handle the overclock? Is it safe? Heres my specs so you can tell which m11x I have..

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    ryd00d, Mar 30, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    You would need to pinmod your laptop which would void your warranty.

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    DeeVu, Mar 30, 2011
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  3. DivineAura

    DivineAura Notebook Evangelist

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    Overheating? Probably not!!
    If it is less than 80C then you have nothing to worry about :D
     
    DivineAura, Mar 30, 2011
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  4. Phantom3D

    Phantom3D Notebook Consultant

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    You can overclock to 1.7 in the Bios. To get it up to 2Ghz, you will have to pinmod, that means open it up and doing some modding. I suggest only using the Bios OC, perfectly safe and no skill required!
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 31, 2011
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