Overclocking utility?

You can only overclock it if you change your BIOS to non-dell BIOS.

Changing to an non-Dell BIOS is not the best option for a fairly new machine.  The problems are many.  Without a BIOS change the best you can do is play around with the Front Side Bus setting which will offer limited results.  If set too high the machine can become unstable.

Has anyone messed around with changing the Dell BIOS?

If so, what BIOS was used, results, sudjestions?

yea i wanted to overclock too, but dell locks it. i wish they wouldnt do that, i wonder if they will ever release a bios that allows overclocking.

so yea, how exactly does one go about changing to a non dell bios? i have an xps gen 2. i would like to know also.

"yea i wanted to overclock too, but dell locks it. i wish they wouldnt do that, i wonder if they will ever release a bios that allows overclocking."

Chances are slim to none that Dell will ever release a BIOS that will allow overclocking.  Through the years they have kept the BIOS to the basic settings without all the extras.  Some of this I suspect is to keep tech support simple.

"so yea, how exactly does one go about changing to a non dell bios? i have an xps gen 2. i would like to know also."

To flash the BIOS to a non-Dell version just find out a little more about your motherboard.  Chances are the motherboard is based on a Intel design, but built to Dell's specifications.  So it is just a matter of finding the comparable Intel BIOS to flash to.  Before doing so keep in mind that since the motherboard is built to Dell's specifications it may not fully be support by a non-Dell BIOS, the use of a non-Dell BIOS will void the warranty on your motherboard, that trying to flash back to a Dell BIOS version will be very difficult if not impossible and you may find the the Dell supplied CDs that came with your system will no longer install as they may check for a Dell BIOS prior to installing.  

If you have an XPS Gen2, and your looking to increase performance(In Game), overclocking the 9800series is much safer, and easier. Ive searched everywhere for proof or attempt notes, but have found very few to none with any REAL information. Overclocking the XPS would be nice, but the Intel D875PBZ based mobo would be a terrible thing to render useless. Dell needs to(but WONT) release a Bios A04 Update addressing some of these wants/needs. Personally, I would like to tighten up my Ram timings, and adjust the Voltage on the AGP.

If you don't have an adequate cooling system(Dell), then overclocking is out of the question.....Thats the bulk of it.

T.RoW

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"Coolest XPS On Earth"

Message Edited by trow55 on 08-11-2004 07:59 PM

i have tried overclocking my 9800XT, but it wont go enough to be stable and show an increase. i have stock cooling.

 

how would i go about giving it extra cooling? how do i keep it cool while overclocking? what do i need to do it?

PiggyB,

If your XPS still uses the Stock Fans(NMB/Nidecs), I dont recommend Overclocking your VGA. A Couple of things to consider when Overclocking a 9800XT.

1. Adequate Air Cooling

2. Good PSU

3. Aftermarket VGA Cooler

Check out this Link for a Highly Detailed, and Illustrated Site for Dell XPS Gen 1 & 2's.

Need more Specialized Technical Support  Check out the XPSModz Forums

Both of these links will provide you with more than enough information on Cooling, Overclocking,and Modifying the Dell XPS. The XPSModz Forums are also linked thru the website.  Good Luck!

*Pic Below was Taken Before VGA Silencer Rev 3 was installed on the 9800XT, and Before the HDD Cage was moved forward for Better BGA Ramsink cooling.

T.RoW

Heres another Cheap, effective Upgrade to Cool your V.Card. Uses Three 60mm Fans that can be positioned in a number of Configs.

T.RoW