Not available a program to adjust overclocking or underclocking on the laptop.
Not available a program to adjust overclocking or underclocking on the laptop.
I have a Sager NP4658 and just connected it with a 2x8GB 1866Mhz RAM setup. It’s starting to feel like a mistake since my peak CPU temperatures dropped from 72C to 99C before the system throttled both CPU and voltages. I’ve seen the BCLK sometimes auto-overclock itself from 99.8Mhz to 100.8Mhz. Unfortunately, the reported maximum package power draw is only 32.201w, which is really disappointing—especially since my i7-4810mq CPU can’t handle an extra 133Mhz RAM.
The BIOS doesn’t seem helpful, and I haven’t found any laptop software that lets me underclock or even overclock the RAM. I’ve tried Intel’s XTU, but it doesn’t recognize the RAM. There’s a slider for all four CPU cores to reach 4.2Ghz, yet RAM is completely disabled. Another Intel program also blocked me, probably because of laptop constraints.
Anyone know if there’s a free or paid tool that could let me adjust my RAM settings? I’d rather not revert to 6GB (or worse, 12GB with mismatched channels) or buy another kit.
13thmonkey :
is the RAM DDR3L? the 'l' matters because DDR3 uses higher voltage and could cause overheating. ...my laptop, unless it's a very special setup (just saying again: Sager NP4658), it should be DDR3L.
My RAM is working at 1.35v, same as before, so it's not about the voltage difference.
Checked whether DDR3 was operating at 1.35 and if error corrections added extra heat, or at 1.5 it wouldn't. Asked about single or dual channel configuration and if XMP settings are available in the BIOS.
13thmonkey updated the message while keeping the original structure and intent.
My present setup consists of a slow RAM module paired with my existing RAM to make the faster one run slower. The maximum temperatures have come back up to 72C (74C in Arizona.)
I own an 8GB stick in my girlfriend's laptop; if it fits there (she’s more careful about compatibility than I am), she’ll have a total of 12GB, and I’ll go back to 16GB.
Thanks for your assistance, Mr. Mod. If you or anyone else reading this thread discovers a program that lets you adjust RAM settings, please share it.