How to pinmod and further overclock the M11x R1 (SLG= Hardmod only)

[tscaf]

Ok.....
I browse through most of the 75-76 pages of info on modding a m11xr1. I went with the pll cut pin 14 method. TME is now disabled.
I am a newb at some of this, so I apologize if my questions have already been answered. I'm in the comprehension phase trying to learn what I can.

2 questions, 1 of which will probably answer the other.

When I use setpll, I've been trying anywhere from 270-300 range (i.e. setpll alienware-m11xr1 280). About 50% of the time, the laptop will lockup and need a hard reset. I'm assuming this is because of the stock ram in the machine? Which leads me to the second question. I've seen 3-4 different types of ram that people are suggesting for multiple variations of mod's. For my particular setup, what would be the best ram to buy? I would like to max my ram out a 8GB but is there a benefit of only having 4GB for performance sake?

Also, I believe this information is needed for deciding the best ram.
CPUZ: Memory
FSBRAM 2:3
6:6:6:15


I hope I've provided enough info to hopefully help someone answer my questions that have been confusing. Thank you in advance.

[User Retired 2]

2 questions, 1 of which will probably answer the other.

When I use setpll, I've been trying anywhere from 270-300 range (i.e. setpll alienware-m11xr1 280). About 50% of the time, the laptop will lockup and need a hard reset. I'm assuming this is because of the stock ram in the machine?

Have you set OC mode in the bios? If so and it's freezing in the 270-300 range, then ensure the GT335 is the active GPU and try a ramped OC instead. Ie:

setPLL Alienware-m11xR1 275.284.293.302.311.320.329.338.347

[tscaf]

Have you set OC mode in the bios? If so and it's freezing in the 270-300 range, then ensure the GT335 is the active GPU and try a ramped OC instead. Ie:

setPLL Alienware-m11xR1 275.284.293.302.311.320.329.338.347

Thank you very much! worked like a charm, and have tested 4 times already without issue!!

At this point because I am able to achieve the 2.0 overclock, is there a need for a "better" ram?

[HTWingNut]

Hmm, now I'm leary about doing the mod on my SLG. I don't want to do it only to have to invest $80 in 4GB of HyperX that isn't even guaranteed to run at CL6.

I have 8GB G.Skill in there with CL9 @ 1333Mhz. I can guarantee it won't run at CL6 even at 1066MHz, 2GB sticks I might have a chance, but not 4GB unless I got really really lucky. Too bad there's no way to test it ahead of time.

[User Retired 2]

Thank you very much! worked like a charm, and have tested 4 times already without issue!!

At this point because I am able to achieve the 2.0 overclock, is there a need for a "better" ram?

Another satisfied m11xR1 user

Try booting up with only 1 core enabled (not sure if you can set only 1 core in your bios, if not then use msconfig) and seeing if you can OC further. If yes, then you've hit a CPU OC wall requiring more voltage to go further via a voltage regulator mod &. If can't overclock further with only 1 core active then you've hit a RAM OC wall requiring better RAM, eg: the CL5 hyperX noted here to OC further.

[some guy]

Hmm, now I'm leary about doing the mod on my SLG. I don't want to do it only to have to invest $80 in 4GB of HyperX that isn't even guaranteed to run at CL6.

I have 8GB G.Skill in there with CL9 @ 1333Mhz. I can guarantee it won't run at CL6 even at 1066MHz, 2GB sticks I might have a chance, but not 4GB unless I got really really lucky. Too bad there's no way to test it ahead of time.

I have 2x4gb GSkill dimms woring fine @ 1000mhz Cas6. but, im in OC mode with the 333mhz mod. so my Ratio is easier on the RAM (3:2) vs nonOC mode (1:2).

You could also try one dimm only that will take stress off the chipset and you could choose the best dimm to use. you would be @ 4gb ether way so why not try?

[ajslay]

Ok.....
I browse through most of the 75-76 pages of info on modding a m11xr1. I went with the pll cut pin 14 method. TME is now disabled.
I am a newb at some of this, so I apologize if my questions have already been answered. I'm in the comprehension phase trying to learn what I can.

2 questions, 1 of which will probably answer the other.

When I use setpll, I've been trying anywhere from 270-300 range (i.e. setpll alienware-m11xr1 280). About 50% of the time, the laptop will lockup and need a hard reset. I'm assuming this is because of the stock ram in the machine? Which leads me to the second question. I've seen 3-4 different types of ram that people are suggesting for multiple variations of mod's. For my particular setup, what would be the best ram to buy? I would like to max my ram out a 8GB but is there a benefit of only having 4GB for performance sake?

Also, I believe this information is needed for deciding the best ram.
CPUZ: Memory
FSBRAM 2:3
6:6:6:15


I hope I've provided enough info to hopefully help someone answer my questions that have been confusing. Thank you in advance.

you have the ICS pll right?

[HTWingNut]

I have 2x4gb GSkill dimms woring fine @ 1000mhz Cas6. but, im in OC mode with the 333mhz mod. so my Ratio is easier on the RAM (3:2) vs nonOC mode (1:2).

You could also try one dimm only that will take stress off the chipset and you could choose the best dimm to use. you would be @ 4gb ether way so why not try?

Good idea. Maybe give that a shot.

[tscaf]

you have the ICS pll right?

Correct, I do have the ICS chip, not the SLG

[ajslay]

Correct, I do have the ICS chip, not the SLG

oohh ok. your lucky lol. are you able to get to 2.1ghz?