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    Geforce 435M clocked at 590Mhz?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by ElricTheRed, Apr 21, 2011.

  1. ElricTheRed

    ElricTheRed Newbie

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    Hi,

    I bought a XPS 17 (L701x) which came with a Geforce GT 435M and have just started looking at overcloking the graphics cards.

    GPU-Z and Nvidia Tools reports the default clock as 590Mhz yet everywhere I look states the 435M has a default clock of 650Mhz.

    Am I missing something? I'm trying not to feel robbed as it does what I want it to, but I was hoping someone could explain the difference.

    Anyone out there with the same card have a similae "issue"?

    Thanks
     
    ElricTheRed, Apr 21, 2011
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  2. smlhoop

    smlhoop Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had the L701X with the GT 435M card for a short while before I returned the laptop. I too noticed that the graphics card had been underclocked.

    Maybe Dell where worried about a potential heat issue?
     
    smlhoop, Apr 21, 2011
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  3. dane909

    dane909 Newbie

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    sheesh... many overclock thier gt 420m s to 700 mhz, mine is at 650 mhz. all depends on the heat.
     
    dane909, Apr 21, 2011
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  4. ElricTheRed

    ElricTheRed Newbie

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    I imagine that's what it is, but IMHO they shouldn't be selling an underclocked graphics card without informing the customer.

    I'm hoping to get a response from Dell today, but I'm so far playing pass the awkward customer around.

    One guy has just told me that 590Mhz is a perfect speed for the card and it's running as it should!
     
    ElricTheRed, Apr 21, 2011
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  5. ClearIzzy

    ClearIzzy Notebook Geek

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    Dell Support should be a comedy.
     
    ClearIzzy, Apr 21, 2011
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