How to OC locked *MOBILE* CPU?
How to OC locked *MOBILE* CPU?
Hello, your CPU model is i5 7300hq and you're experiencing bottlenecks with your GTX 1050 in games like Fortnite and PUGBG, causing stutters during rendering. You're considering undervolting but are unsure which tools to use or how to proceed.
Your questions are:
1. What software should I use for undervolting?
2. How can I overclock a CPU that's already locked?
It doesn't work that way. Overclocked CPUs always need more than the standard voltage to run at a higher frequency and stay stable. There are no exceptions. If the CPU could safely run at a lower voltage while staying stable, then the manufacturer would have specified it. Although you might occasionally slightly lower the voltage on a regular setup to keep things stable, that's not common.
For mobile CPUs, the situation is even stricter. These systems are pre-configured with minimal voltage reductions because they already face significant thermal challenges from cooling solutions.
Pushing any laptop overclocked is extremely risky. Performance is already close to the limits of what the hardware can handle, and overclocking usually disrupts that balance, making it hard for cooling and components to keep up.
In practice, almost every overclocked laptop I've seen has eventually suffered thermal damage. There are no exceptions—though some advanced users might attempt modifications. Overall, significant changes to a laptop's cooling system rarely improve performance meaningfully.
I would recommend abandoning the idea.
Well... Thanks for the quick answer but how do i kill the stutters then?
What is the highest CPU temperature during gaming? Does the processor consistently run at 3.1 to 3.4 GHz when under stress?
If the CPU is keeping the right frequency, as TJ Hooker requested, then it would be a straightforward situation—expecting top performance from a laptop isn't realistic compared to similar desktop systems. You might consider performing a clean install of the GPU driver via DDU or even reinstalling Windows. It's also important to ensure the latest BIOS is installed for your laptop, verifying it on the product page, as outdated firmware can often cause gaming and hardware issues. Additionally, review your Windows power profile settings: set it to Performance mode, navigate to advanced settings, and confirm the minimum processor state is at 8% and maximum at 100%. Make sure active cooling is enabled under the cooling policy.
Incorrect hardware parts may disrupt the whole system.
Additionally, the GPU drivers aren't the sole solution I recommended for resolving the issue. Conflicts between drivers from different devices can also significantly impact other components.