Overclocking XPS 1710 (Go 7950 GTX)

twak · Feb 3, 2007, 04:48 PM

I have this model on the way from Dell.

XPS 1710
Intel Core Duo t7400 (2.16)
2Gb Memory
120Gb HDD
Go 7950 GTX (512mb)

Now I have done some research and it seem Dell ships these units with the 7950's memory underclocked (so to speak). I read that the Factory specs from Nvidia are 575/700 and dell ships 575/600.

I understand that this is a very powerful card and doesn't need to be overclocked but I would like to get the memory up to Nvidias factory spec of 700 (I know it won't make much of a difference). Here are some preliminary benches I found. These show the card memory clock tested at 700 as well 600.

I also read that Dell has locked the BIOS on this card and the only way to overclock is to flash (which I am not willing to do). What I am asking is has any one been able to get this to overclock, maybe with Rivatuner without flashing?

This is definitely not a big issue with me but more just an interest. Thanks.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Feb 6, 2007, 07:58 PM

You might Google for workarounds but I think 99% of people would either leave it alone (hence them buying a Dell, not being major tweakers) or just flash it (the tweakers).

twak · Feb 6, 2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by H3X4D3C1M4L

You might Google for workarounds but I think 99% of people would either leave it alone (hence them buying a Dell, not being major tweakers) or just flash it (the tweakers).

Ya, I understand. I will probably just be leaving it. I will try rivatuner but I doubt it will save the clock speeds.

H3X4D3C1M4L · Feb 15, 2007, 07:28 PM

Well you can always have it apply them at startup right?

Feb 3, 2007, 04:48 PM	#1
twak DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Vancouver, B.C., Canada Posts: 111 Rep Power: 0	Overclocking XPS 1710 (Go 7950 GTX) I have this model on the way from Dell. XPS 1710 Intel Core Duo t7400 (2.16) 2Gb Memory 120Gb HDD Go 7950 GTX (512mb) Now I have done some research and it seem Dell ships these units with the 7950's memory underclocked (so to speak). I read that the Factory specs from Nvidia are 575/700 and dell ships 575/600. I understand that this is a very powerful card and doesn't need to be overclocked but I would like to get the memory up to Nvidias factory spec of 700 (I know it won't make much of a difference). Here are some preliminary benches I found. These show the card memory clock tested at 700 as well 600. I also read that Dell has locked the BIOS on this card and the only way to overclock is to flash (which I am not willing to do). What I am asking is has any one been able to get this to overclock, maybe with Rivatuner without flashing? This is definitely not a big issue with me but more just an interest. Thanks. __________________ [COLOR=darkgreen] [/COLOR][COLOR=darkgreen] [/COLOR] Last edited by twak; Feb 6, 2007 at 11:35 PM.

Feb 6, 2007, 07:58 PM	#2
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	You might Google for workarounds but I think 99% of people would either leave it alone (hence them buying a Dell, not being major tweakers) or just flash it (the tweakers).

Feb 15, 2007, 07:28 PM	#4
H3X4D3C1M4L DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 6,794 Rep Power: 0	Well you can always have it apply them at startup right?