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    Verifying CPU Overclock M11x R2

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by DHELL101, Apr 7, 2011.

  1. DHELL101

    DHELL101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I went into the BIOS and set the overclock to 162 gz. I go into Computer Properties and it still shows factory settings.

    I tried getting CPU Z to check my cpu processor. Somehow it said i had i7 @ 2.8 Ghz. I have an i5 so this is weird.

    Does anyone know a good way to check if your overclock is working?? thanks
     
    DHELL101, Apr 7, 2011
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  2. aggiekevin

    aggiekevin Notebook Consultant

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    1. Try reinstalling CPU-Z.
    2. Download Throttle Stop. (to use as a performance enhancer and to use to check if your clock is applying)
    Computer properties will not tell you anything useful.
     
    aggiekevin, Apr 7, 2011
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  3. unclewebb

    unclewebb ThrottleStop Author

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    The information in the CPU-Z Specification box comes directly from the information written to the CPU by Intel. If this information says you have a Core i7 then you have a Core i7. Post a screen shot.
     
    unclewebb, Apr 7, 2011
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  4. DHELL101

    DHELL101 Notebook Enthusiast

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    you're right unclewebb. i messed up earlier >.<


    i have my OC on but it shows 1.07ghz only. is there really no way to see if your OC is on?
     
    DHELL101, Apr 7, 2011
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  5. ding_0272

    ding_0272 Newbie

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    Your CPU clock looks alright. 1.07ghz is just spec...
     
    ding_0272, Apr 7, 2011
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  6. theparadox

    theparadox Notebook Guru

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    Look at the core speed....>.>
     
    theparadox, Apr 7, 2011
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  7. roxxor

    roxxor Notebook Evangelist

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    CPUz reports your bus speed as 162.4mhz. Looks like it worked to me.
     
    roxxor, Apr 7, 2011
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  8. DHELL101

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    thx guys i see it now
     
    DHELL101, Apr 7, 2011
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