Overclock on Laptop CPU

[Silvenmyst]

Hi there. I have been learning about the basics for overclocking CPU and video cards, but I have some questions if any have some answers. For my information this is what I am running:


Ók heres what I got, lemme know if I'm missing something

Alienware 17xR3 (x64) 3D
Intel i7-2760QM CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2401MHz
BIOS Alienware A12
RAM 16 GB (Nanya Tech 4x1600 ddr3)
Virtual Memory 43 GB

Video
Nvidia GeForce GTX 560M 1.5GB
Running 320.49 Drivers

I have gotten a fairly stable OC of the BCLK to 106.0, running 2.54 GHz. Video card OC to 930 from 775. I don't believe I can change the voltage of my CPU as I don't see that setting in bios, but memory is at 1.5v with freq manual set to 1600

Now I have speedstep, Virtualization, and CPU turbo mode enabled. I have been reading that I should disable my speedstep and virtualization to achieve better stability at a higher OC. Now with turbo I was able to peak at 3.7 GHz, however from what I understand this number is only achieved on certain programs and now consistent. When i checked I was fairly steady at 3.39 GHz. This is what confuses me a bit. I disabled speedstep and now my CPU sits at 2.54 with no boost, at least none that my monitors could see. Did I turn the boost off somehow when I disabled speedstep? Should I have even done this? I understand that virtualization runs other OS's which I have no use for as far as I know. Is there any pro's/con's to disabling this? I am fairly new to the OC world but trying to understand what I need to do and how to do it. Also would disabling speedstep allow for a higher OC of base than 106?

My main purpose for my laptop is gaming, I use it for other social stuff as well, but gaming is the big thing. Any help in this would be great, thanks a lot!

 

[Silvenmyst]

Anyone help with this please?

 

[Zodiark1593]

It isn't exactly feasible to attempt to overclock a non XM (Core i7 Extreme Mobile) cpu. Reason being is that the multiplier on your cpu is locked, and Sandy Bridge cpus cannot be overclocked any significant degree through the BCLK. Apart from possibly forcing the Turbo to remain on full time, the only way to realize cpu overclocking is to drop in a Core i7 Extreme processor (the mobile ones, not the six core desktop ones).

 

[Silvenmyst]

It isn't exactly feasible to attempt to overclock a non XM (Core i7 Extreme Mobile) cpu. Reason being is that the multiplier on your cpu is locked, and Sandy Bridge cpus cannot be overclocked any significant degree through the BCLK. Apart from possibly forcing the Turbo to remain on full time, the only way to realize cpu overclocking is to drop in a Core i7 Extreme processor (the mobile ones, not the six core desktop ones).

Ok gotcha. What about the speedstep and such. Should these be disabled? Is there any pros to doing this?

 

[Enigmoid]

How to fix your problems.

1. Remove the CPU overclock and forget about it. As others have said mobile non xm processors do not have an unlocked multiplied. Your CPU is needlessly generating more heat (and you are putting more stress on it and the other system components). Your CPU overclock will not help the slightest in a SINGLE game with only an overclocked 560m. Your overclock as it currently is is hurting you badly, increasing energy usage at idle and not boosting to far higher speeds than 2.5 ghz. A 2760qm is more than enough CPU for even a 580m. Keep speedstep on.

2. Why do you have 43 GB virtual RAM?