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Hi; I'm trying to learn about OC'ing my monitor and everything associated with it. I was hoping there would be some documentation with Precision X surrounding the topic. Is there an older thread I should be referencing? Basically I need to learn it all from scratch - restraints of cables, what pixel clock is, risks to the hardware...etc.. Thanks for any direction you can provide! Cheers! Logun
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/10/20 07:58:04
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I haven't ever seen any real instructions or anything like that. What most members will do is list there system specs (like my sig) and ask specific questions. Other members will then offer suggestions and answers to try and help you out. Also, there is a lot of info regarding PrecX in this section already. With a little searching, you may find answers for what you're looking for. If not, just ask and sit back and wait for some assistance...
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/10/20 15:38:43
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Thanks! 1) Does cable quality make a difference? 2) What is the definition of Pixel clock? (I thought it was Horizontal pixels * Vertical Pixels * Refresh Rate = Pixel Clock?) 3) What are the limiting factors? (I read something about patching the driver to enable overclocking of it?) 4) What are the risks? I've read something about burning out the monitor? Why is that and why are there no h/w fail safes? (is there any sensors or anything that can ensure I don't burn out my panel?) 5) Does it matter if you're running dual monitors when trying to boost the refresh rate on one of them? (if so why is there an impact?) 6) is it possible to do any resolution under the native resolution? (or should a 16:10 screen stick to 16:10 resolutions?)
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/10/21 07:53:03
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Logun0 Thanks! 1) Does cable quality make a difference? 2) What is the definition of Pixel clock? (I thought it was Horizontal pixels * Vertical Pixels * Refresh Rate = Pixel Clock?) 3) What are the limiting factors? (I read something about patching the driver to enable overclocking of it?) 4) What are the risks? I've read something about burning out the monitor? Why is that and why are there no h/w fail safes? (is there any sensors or anything that can ensure I don't burn out my panel?) 5) Does it matter if you're running dual monitors when trying to boost the refresh rate on one of them? (if so why is there an impact?) 6) is it possible to do any resolution under the native resolution? (or should a 16:10 screen stick to 16:10 resolutions?)
1. Some may think so, but imo, as long as the cable meets the standard to what you're trying to do, and it makes good connections on both ends, that's what matters. 2. Referring to the pixel clock OC feature of PrecX, it's to OC the monitors refresh rate in a nutshell. 3 & 4. Some monitors are designed for pixel OC'ing, some aren't. The one's that aren't, you can try to and they will to some extent. You may get an extra 5 - 20 Hz extra or so. Each monitor will vary. The extra heat caused by OC'ing the default refresh rate would be my concern. Personally, I wouldn't do it on a monitor not designed specifically for it. That's up to you. 5. i don't know that you can't OC your primary monitor only, even using a 2nd one. Best to test this out if you decide to try it at all. 6. You can run resolutions under your native res, but it won't look nearly as good as native.
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/10/21 12:11:23
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Thanks for the input! I've done a search on here but I can't find anything which would help me see which panels are better for OC'ing than others though? I've got a Dell U3011, which is a bit on the expensive side of things which makes me think two things: 1) components should be a bit better quality which should allow for OC'ing.... no? 2) it's expensive - don't screw up
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/10/21 13:03:01
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NP. Happy to help... 1. You would think a more expensive monitor would have better components. I don't know that for a fact. The monitors that support OC'ing are few and far between. 2. That's my thinking. They're too expensive for me to risk it. That's why I just spent the money to buy a monitor that's already 120Hz. No need then for me to worry about it. But it's all up to whether you want to dabble with it or not. My only suggestion is, if you try it, go slow. Small increases at a time and keep feeling the back of your monitor to see how it feels for temp. Let us know how you make out with it if you go for it...
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 13:21:45
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Well my results were met with limited success.
I pushed my U3011 to 70Hz and that's it. :(
Now onto the bad - I now need a new U3011. I've experienced a couple episodes where my monitor just drops into a quasi power save like mode. Except that it doesn't come out, it requires a power cycle.
To be clear it did this when it was not overclocked, so I'm not sure if this is incredibly bad timing or if it was related in some way.
Regardless I'm going to hook up my 65ST50 to my PC and see what results I can get from the plasma.
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 13:38:00
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Bummer...I wouldn't risk it. Leave it as is or buy a monitor with the refresh rate you're looking for are my thoughts on it...
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 13:40:52
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Unfortunately they don't make 30" at 120Hz ... Yet :)
But TBH I don't think the two events are related. I had this exact same problem with an earlier U3011
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 13:49:02
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That's why I went with the 27". But hopfeully they will make them soon.
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 14:05:00
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I tried out the 27" first - 2160x1440 but that resolution felt incredibly awkward to me. This is what set me off on my current journey - getting 3x27" at 120Hz in portrait mode - or finding a TV (50-55") which can do a true 120"Hz Before I went off spending though I had hoped to be able to experience 120Hz first to see if it lived up to it's hype. So far I cannot see a difference between 60Hz and 70Hz though.
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Re: Documentation on Precision X
2013/11/05 14:12:25
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Between 85 & 100Hz is where I notice the most difference. Below 85 or so, no noticeable difference compared to 60Hz for me and over 100Hz no noticeable difference compared to the 85 - 100Hz range. So what I do is set a frame rate target anywhere from 90 to 100Hz depending on the game using PrecX.
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