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    ATI X1400/E1505 using OMEGA drivers?

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by lancorp, May 11, 2006.

  1. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    I had read that using the OMEGA drivers for the ATI Radeon that I could experiment with OC'ing the X1400 in my E1505.

    I've downloaded and installed the drivers, but there doesn't seem to be any overclocking options anywhere. The "ATI Tray Tools" app fails to start, stating "Unable to retrive (sp) information from BIOS."

    Is anyone using the Omega drivers to play with OC'ing their X1400 Mobility card (in a Dell notebook)?

    Thanks!
     
    lancorp, May 11, 2006
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    pjkane Notebook Enthusiast

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    You gotta download Powerstrip and tweak it from there!
     
    pjkane, May 11, 2006
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  3. Aivyn

    Aivyn Notebook Consultant

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    make sure you dont get the newest version, some have had a hard time with that.
     
    Aivyn, May 11, 2006
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  4. lancorp

    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    Do I need the Omega Drivers if I'm going to use powerstrip?

    I just uninstalled the Omega Drivers as they didn't seem to give me anything more than the official ATI drivers.

    I'll go round up the powerstrip stuff.
     
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  5. Aivyn

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    interesting. i got about a 1000 mark boost in performance when going from dell to Omega drivers
     
    Aivyn, May 11, 2006
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    lancorp Notebook Virtuoso

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    1000 mark boost without overclocking? Just by replacing the Dell driver
    with Omega drivers?

    Thanks!
     
    lancorp, May 11, 2006
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  7. Leo_s84

    Leo_s84 Notebook Geek

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    I didnt get anything much from omega drivers either, just the same 1700 something in 3dmark05
     
    Leo_s84, May 11, 2006
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    toshio, May 11, 2006
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  9. Mysticales

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    Hey thanks to the OP for posting this.. as it was a question I was wondering too.

    My E1505 with the X1400 is about to come in. (Along with a 2nd one with a x1300)

    Was wondering.. what is the best setup and driver to use. If it is indeed omega, which file? What tweaks, anyone able to post a quick faq or guide from fresh out of the box and what to do and get to get the ideal performance? Thanks. =D
     
    Mysticales, May 11, 2006
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