Overclocking

[agentmanningctu]

Anyone know anything about overclocking? I want to overclock my Nvidia 330M GPU.

 

[karoshio]

I can explain how to you but I honestly don't think it's smart overclocking any M series cards. If you feel it's really needed I would only do it whilst gaming(Guessing that's why.) and return it to normal afterwards. It's not something anyone would actually recommend you do.

 

[agentmanningctu]

I've heard leaving it overclocked is awful. It would only be for BF3, as it doesn't run too well. It's playable, but 30 FPS is still craptastic.

 

[karoshio]

Oh you're playing BF3 on a laptop? Doesn't sound too good. If you want to send me a PM with all your specs I will give you some info on the overclocking and a few other things to improve Performace for BF3

 

[Ciara]

Before you overclock anything (CPU,GPU,Ram etc check on your cooling on the item) and your case cooling ... and if your considering pushing some limits (don't OC what you cant replace)

 

[karoshio]

I would recommend a cooling pad for under your laptop if you plan on Overclocking just to add on. You can get cheap ones online for $5 which would do the job. But if you're willing to put a few more bucks into it, it's well worth it.

 

[Ciara]

Also I would suggest running some bench marks as with OCing you need to establish system balance (a overclocked unbalanced system will BSOD / Crash)

Some good free Benchmark apps here > http://www.benchmarkhq.ru/english.html

 

[MTRich]

I really wouldn't recommend overclocking a laptop.

 

[Ciara]

I agree with MTRich OCing a lappy ... unless its something like a ROCK Lappy is not the best of ideas as standard lappy components are not high power so don't lend them selves to OCing and your cooling or lack of it will be a pain.

 

[NBK*Twitch]

Most Laptop components cannot be overclocked in the first place. I highly suggest agaisnt it due to overheating issues. Laptops hold alot of heat as it is, overclocking a component would possible kill the laptop or the component that is being overclocked.

 

[agentmanningctu]

I do have a very nice cooling pad and I don't ever go near high temps, so I'd feel somewhat comfortable pushing my GPU a small amount.

 

[Rick Ace]

Overclocking in general is not a good practice. 🙁

 

[Nuke]

Overclocking in general is not a good practice. 🙁