Laptop overclocking adventures

[kwchang007]

Yes system seems to be fine to play Crysis at "Low" (Of course I'll prefer running it under XP) But I don't know why, I can't trust X1400 with Crysis. Maybe the position of it in this list:
Mobile Graphic Cards List

By the way, can I overclock my CPU to ~2.2 Ghz without heating it over 50 Celcius degrees?
What do you think? Thank you for your advice.

What laptop do you have? Like brand/model?

 

[Crion]

50*C is fine for a Laptop mobile CPU. I would worry if it goes past 65*C personally. But some are quite happy letting it go to 70*C. You may be able to use Speedfan to control the fans in your notebook. please tell me the manufacturer so I can try and help with this For example there is a tool just for Dell's.

Normally 50 celcius degrees is no problem for me (my old laptops HDD was working around 59 celcius degrees while processor was around 47)) but I just dont want to burn my legs when I unplug it from AC and put it on them

LG is the manifacturer of my laptop, as I mentioned before (if you are not asking the manifacturer of the fans )

Sorry for my obsession, but can you make a guess that if I OC my CPU to ~2.2Ghz, how much temperature should I expect? (maximum?)

I am repeating the properties of my system to make minds clear

LG P1-KPP1T
Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz, 667 MHz
15.4" WXGA Glare
1.024 MB DDR2 667-MHz (Think that it's 2048 )
120 GB HDD
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 256MB Hypermemory (128MB + 256 HM as I remember)
Intel High Definition Audio
DVD SUPER MULTI DVD-R/RW

My main aim is getting more performance from the Crysis without heating over 60 celcius degrees
Thank you for your help

 

[kwchang007]

Normally 50 celcius degrees is no problem for me (my old laptops HDD was working around 59 celcius degrees while processor was around 47)) but I just dont want to burn my legs when I unplug it from AC and put it on them

LG is the manifacturer of my laptop, as I mentioned before (if you are not asking the manifacturer of the fans )

Sorry for my obsession, but can you make a guess that if I OC my CPU to ~2.2Ghz, how much temperature should I expect? (maximum?)

I am repeating the properties of my system to make minds clear

LG P1-KPP1T
Intel Core 2 Duo T5600 1.83GHz, 667 MHz
15.4" WXGA Glare
1.024 MB DDR2 667-MHz (Think that it's 2048 )
120 GB HDD
ATI Mobility Radeon X1400 256MB Hypermemory (128MB + 256 HM as I remember)
Intel High Definition Audio
DVD SUPER MULTI DVD-R/RW

My main aim is getting more performance from the Crysis without heating over 60 celcius degrees
Thank you for your help

Don't worry about the cpu yet, the x1400 WILL be the bottleneck. I just wanted to know if you had a dell cause there's a program to control the fans. You could try speed fan for your LG. Anyways, first try ati tool and the instructions on the first page. If ati tool doesn't work I'll guide you through power strip.

Oh and btw....anything above 50 C is really risky for a hard drive.....trust me I know

 

[Crion]

Don't worry about the cpu yet, the x1400 WILL be the bottleneck. I just wanted to know if you had a dell cause there's a program to control the fans. You could try speed fan for your LG. Anyways, first try ati tool and the instructions on the first page. If ati tool doesn't work I'll guide you through power strip.

Oh and btw....anything above 50 C is really risky for a hard drive.....trust me I know

I read the OC with ATItool. But it seems too general for ATI's... There must be an OC limit for each graphic card isn't it? Can you tell me how far did you make changes in the specifications of your X1400? (at which values of memory and core?)

 

[N-Gen]

I read the OC with ATItool. But it seems too general for ATI's... There must be an OC limit for each graphic card isn't it? Can you tell me how far did you make changes in the specifications of your X1400? (at which values of memory and core?)

I should suppose his should be different from yours due to probably different supply? If it is not different you will probably go to his stable frequencies shown on his system specs. You might try to go further but nothing is guaranteed after that. If you do reach further that would be good. Good luck on that.

 

[kwchang007]

I read the OC with ATItool. But it seems too general for ATI's... There must be an OC limit for each graphic card isn't it? Can you tell me how far did you make changes in the specifications of your X1400? (at which values of memory and core?)

Overclocking as more of an art than something concrete. You're x1400's core and memory will differ from mine, perhaps higher perhaps lower. Try overclocking it yourself first, my bet is you will be a little under mine because I can manually control my fans. Oh and it's fine if the gfx gets above 60 C btw.

 

[N-Gen]

I've been through 82*C running on my lap..and burnt my fingers on the grill on the back...lol and that was the GPU. After streesing it out it cooled easily and fast back down to the 60-70 range so I wouldn't bother even if it gets around the 85*C whereabouts. Though I would think yours wouldn't even touch the 75-80 unless somethings wrong with the fan/ventilation.

 

[kwchang007]

I've been through 82*C running on my lap..and burnt my fingers on the grill on the back...lol and that was the GPU. After streesing it out it cooled easily and fast back down to the 60-70 range so I wouldn't bother even if it gets around the 85*C whereabouts. Though I would think yours wouldn't even touch the 75-80 unless somethings wrong with the fan/ventilation.

That's a tad hot man. Good thing the fan kicked on. Yeah mine gets about 55 fully loaded overclocked and high fan (gpu)

 

[N-Gen]

Wouldn't expect less from something like the 7950 GTX when it's not stressed it runs a clean 50*C. As for gaming I ordered the 3 x 80mm 3,000rpm fans on a stand for it. I should do better with that. (Esp. now I know the gpu can be clocked well)

 

[patton45]

i have a dell 1720 i was going to oc it but the link to clockgen is dead and i cant find it via google can any one help me by posting a new link ot give me a holla if you actually have it
thanks guys

 

[kwchang007]

i have a dell 1720 i was going to oc it but the link to clockgen is dead and i cant find it via google can any one help me by posting a new link ot give me a holla if you actually have it
thanks guys

If you can overclock that sucker.....tell me how.

 

[patton45]

does clockgen not work in vista? i can check my speeds in it but i dont get any other options not the pll setup or control or anything

i have tried cpu fsb but dont know my pll yet ill let you know if i can get it to oc but vista my be my first obstical

 

[kwchang007]

does clockgen not work in vista? i can check my speeds in it but i dont get any other options not the pll setup or control or anything

i have tried cpu fsb but dont know my pll yet ill let you know if i can get it to oc but vista my be my first obstical

Dells have secret plls

 

[patton45]

well if i have to ill just do a bios flash to a unlocked bios if not im looking at the x9700 as a possible chip upgrade
has anyone seen 8700m gt on ebay i found a 8600 but i want a 8700

 

[acousticlemur]

does clockgen not work in vista? i can check my speeds in it but i dont get any other options not the pll setup or control or anything

i have tried cpu fsb but dont know my pll yet ill let you know if i can get it to oc but vista my be my first obstical

i have home premium on my acer 1640 and clock gen works great.

 

[N-Gen]

well if i have to ill just do a bios flash to a unlocked bios if not im looking at the x9700 as a possible chip upgrade
has anyone seen 8700m gt on ebay i found a 8600 but i want a 8700

Dude be patient and wait for the 8800M GT/GTS/GTX unless you're getting 8700M GT in SLI you won't be doing any better from 7950 GTX especially comparing single chips. 7950 GTX run for cheaper and perform better so if you want a good DX10 mobile card I suggest waiting for 8800 cards

 

[patton45]

ya well either the clock gen posted was bad or its my laptop. no matter i found the xtreme edition c2d socket p and im ordering it. and are they going to make a 8800 m line i heard last that there are no plans for it that they plan to have a release of the 9 series within the first few months of the launch of the desktop cards but i could be wrong

 

[N-Gen]

According to notebookcheck.com there is the 8800 line listed. No benchmarks or specs yet. And I have tried to check around the sources for any listing of 8800M and I have read that they were bound to be released around probably early november. But I'd add it would be end of november when we see them. Still these might be just rumors.

 

[theonetruewill]

well if i have to ill just do a bios flash to a unlocked bios if not im looking at the x9700 as a possible chip upgrade
has anyone seen 8700m gt on ebay i found a 8600 but i want a 8700

The 8700M Gt is just a higher clocked 8600M GT. Just save yourself the cash and overclock it yourself. If ATi Tool doesn't work- use Rivatuner.

 

[patton45]

im gonna just upgrade the proc to the extreme edition i found one for 500 2.8ghz stock
and yes the 8600m gt and 8700 is similar just not the gs but n-gen was sayin they are suposedly workin on 8800m so ill just wait

 

[N-Gen]

Yeah I'll be waiting to see them myself too and considering getting a pair. I'm still not convinced as there will be a lot of power draining from such chips..and what about the heat generated by those cards? I think more work and research must be taken on before releasing such cards.

I such show this though. This is current top 10 markings. Just make sure you check 8700M GT in SLI and compare it to other cards. It's just the SLI giving more power. A single card is worthless unless you want the highest DX10 mobile power and just can't be bothered to wait a few weeks.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

You could also check if you click on a card and get the specs of it on the right side there should be a nav bar for card classes and the members of the classes you should see the 8800 line listed as no.3 in class 1.

 

[theonetruewill]

Yeah I'll be waiting to see them myself too and considering getting a pair. I'm still not convinced as there will be a lot of power draining from such chips..and what about the heat generated by those cards? I think more work and research must be taken on before releasing such cards.

I such show this though. This is current top 10 markings. Just make sure you check 8700M GT in SLI and compare it to other cards. It's just the SLI giving more power. A single card is worthless unless you want the highest DX10 mobile power and just can't be bothered to wait a few weeks.

http://www.notebookcheck.net/Mobile-Graphics-Cards-Benchmark-List.844.0.html

You could also check if you click on a card and get the specs of it on the right side there should be a nav bar for card classes and the members of the classes you should see the 8800 line listed as no.3 in class 1.

A mobile 7950GTX would destroy 2 8700M GT's in SLI. Just something to think about.

 

[N-Gen]

DX10 would just be a waste right now on a notebook until we wait for some more weeks. And it think it would be worth the wait...else buy a cheaper system with 7950 GTX. Power isn't always priced

 

[frankie827]

woohoo!!! im back again!!!
crysis on my laptop! all settings low
crysis on my desktop! all settings high! screen res 1680x1050!!

woohoo!!! im back again!!!
crysis on my laptop! all settings low
crysis on my desktop! all settings high! screen res 1680x1050!!

oh ya
my laptop im playing crysis on :

dell inspiron 6400
cpu: intel pentium dual core t2060 1.6ghz (shitty)
gfx card: 256mb ati mobility radeon x1400(well really128mb but shhh )
ram: 2gb ddr2 533
hdd: 120gb seagate 5400rpm
monitor: 15.4" widescreen @ 1280x800
o/s: vista business

desktop im playing crysis on:

mobo: evga nforce 680i lt sli
cpu: intel core 2 quad q6600 2.4ghz oced to 3.0ghz
ram: 3gb g.skill ddr2 800 (2x1gb and 2x512mb(
gfx card: 640mb evga geforce 8800gts
hdd's:2x160gb seagate barracudas 7200rpm
case: nzxt zero
monitor: 20.1" sceptre widescreen @1680x1050
o/s: vista home premium

 

[theonetruewill]

two words... fuck you! Jokes
Nice- Quad core, 8800, thats some quality hardware you've got going for you! Well done mate