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    Overclocking the R2 for BF3

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Bearsfan217, Apr 27, 2012.

  1. Bearsfan217

    Bearsfan217 Notebook Enthusiast

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    has anyone OCed there r2, and noticed any difference in framerates that would justify me going through it? Just curious to see if its that big of difference and worth the trouble.

    Thanks in advance
     
    Bearsfan217, Apr 27, 2012
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  2. unclewebb

    unclewebb ThrottleStop Author

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    unclewebb, Apr 28, 2012
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  3. M11xDude

    M11xDude Notebook Consultant

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    My OCed R2 with ThrottleStop means the difference between running medium settings vs. high settings in Skyrim. Sorry I don't have actual FPS comparisons but there is definitely a significant discernable difference.
     
    M11xDude, Apr 29, 2012
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    zekaks92 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I OCed my R2 i5 BIOS OC-160 and TS 30/30...my question is a temperature playing BF3...the max temp 83C ,its safe?here in Brazil so hot...and i clear my fans 3/4 weeks ago...so dust not problem!srry my bad english ;D
     
    zekaks92, Apr 30, 2012
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    Unless you start hitting 90C, I wouldn't be worried.
     
    hermitmaster, Apr 30, 2012
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    zekaks92 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hmmm..thnks...but i ll stop use TS or change BIOS OC to 150...;P
     
    zekaks92, Apr 30, 2012
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    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    Nothing to worry about... After an hour or so my temps will reach 87, with averaging at 84 or so.
     
    M11x ftw, Apr 30, 2012
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    zekaks92 Notebook Enthusiast

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    hmmm...thnks guys...so stay BIOS OC 160 and TS 30/30...other question,what settings "safe" to TS? what do u use?
     
    zekaks92, May 1, 2012
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  9. M11x ftw

    M11x ftw Notebook Consultant

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    30/30 is what I'm using.
    Correct me if I'm wrong but there is no unsafe settings, since it won't affect the supply to the processor, just stop it throttling
     
    M11x ftw, May 1, 2012
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