*OFFICIAL* Alienware M18x Benchmark Thread

[johnksss]

Afraid of some soldering John?

hummmm, i have plenty cards modded..how many you got..

Can't seem to find the original source/diagram but if its just connecting two pads or shorting a couple of resistors together, a solder pen should work if the pencil doesn't (pencils seem to be hit or miss lately as they put a bunch of extra crap in the graphite).

now if that worked..that would be great news..since software can just about accurately monitor the voltage. no need to solder read points either.

[DR650SE]

Hmm, never heard of a pencil or pen. Time for moar research!

[johnksss]

[DR650SE]

Is it possible to undo any work with it? Wash it off? I may use it instead of pin modding my M11x R1 if it is possible.

Also, on the CPU, where the pen has been used at the edge? what was the point of that particular mod?

[Flashpoint]

Is it possible to undo any work with it? Wash it off? I may use it instead of pin modding my M11x R1 if it is possible.

Also, on the CPU, where the pen has been used at the edge? what was the point of that particular mod?

On most of them they can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol (just don't apply a trace sealer as recommended).

[mharidas]

You can use Pin grabbers which are effective in clinging onto chip legs if the spacing between each leg is sufficient enough.

[johnksss]

Is it possible to undo any work with it? Wash it off? I may use it instead of pin modding my M11x R1 if it is possible.

Also, on the CPU, where the pen has been used at the edge? what was the point of that particular mod?

bclk adjustment.
http://www.overclock.net/intel-cpus/...ml#post3980490

On most of them they can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol (just don't apply a trace sealer as recommended).

i concur.

You can use Pin grabbers which are effective in clinging onto chip legs if the spacing between each leg is sufficient enough.

you know we are talking about a laptop right?

[mharidas]

Chips for VRM's come in all shapes and sizes. I haven't looked at the chip in question here, if the spacing is sufficient you can use this. Those grabbing points are very small once they are retracted into a tight vice.

[Shaden]

great score!

but im thinking...this time next week..shaden will be crown holder of this benchmark.... at about 9k over all...


dr650se:
was checking out the mod myself...only problem is...if you mess up one time...your done and have to buy new cards. also..was wondering if pencil modding could work instead of soldering...

And Oh boy am I looking forward to it ... if these pens and such work though, the next step might be modding ... I am actually considering it now

[johnksss]

yessir.... kind of hard explaining extra solder on your cards for rma. and most people will try to rma it. also has a 50/50 chance....they take it or they void ones warranty and send it back as is or ask you to pay for new cards...all depends on what tech is working that day.

Chips for VRM's come in all shapes and sizes. I haven't looked at the chip in question here, if the spacing is sufficient you can use this. Those grabbing points are very small once they are retracted into a tight vice.

hummmm..like to see how your going to put that on a m18xr1 gpu pcb with the laptop closed up. but hey...you are the man if you can!
good for testing...but if it slips off and hits a component..there goes your 3k laptop. me...i did that with a 600 dollar desktop card...