Radeon HD 8850M->Radeon HD 8870M

[SULIQ]

Hello, guys!today I got a new laptop, the Dell Inspiron 3537, which has dual core haswell Core i7 4500U processor, powerful AMD Radeon HD 8850M w/ 2GB GDDR5, 8GB DDR RAM, 1 TB HDD.
So, 8850M has 575MHz base core clock, and the 8870M has 725MHz.
Could I just overclock my 8850M to a level of 8870M? Could I see any performance increase? How this overclocking will affect on the temperature? Which cooling pad should I get?
P.S. Radeon 8850M and the Radeon 8870M are the same videocards, but there's a difference between core clocks
Thanks!

 

[vancostorn]

OK, so after promises and more promises, I'll show how to OC and turn it into an 8870m . Here we go:

1-Download and install the latest MSI Aterburner software:

http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup300Beta19.zip

2-Download atiocdll.zip which contains the required libraries and MSIAfterburner.cfg (don't worry, these files are 100% clean):

https://mega.co.nz/#!2cUllKyI!jTT03nLL5-1qvXK5xr3kxfdpKyIPqjkSlKF56FEJ6lw

https://mega.co.nz/#!yFs0jLCJ!lp6WJBDy2-g6GEJmQ-sbb9-vNzmpp9C7G6IIG1tu564

3-After installing MSI afterburner, open the application and then close it. Then go to the installation folder (usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner") and then replace the MSIAfterburner.cfg file already existing there with the one I posted, you'll be asked to confirm the overwriting, accept it. Also copy the .cfg file into Profiles folder and accept overwriting if prompted.

3-Download and extract atiocdll.zip. There are two DLLs, "atipdl64.dll", which you must place in C:\Windows\System32, and "atipdlxx.dll", which you have to move to C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

4-Now go to Registry Editor (regedit from Run command) and seek this folder:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000


Open it, search for "EnableCrossFireAutoLink", "EnableUlps" and "EnableUlps_NA" keys and set their values as 0.

5-Reboot. When you open MSI Afterburner, you'll see that Core Clock and Memory Clock sliders are now unlocked, so is the "Max" box, so you can just directly type a numeric value instead of dragging sliders. I recommend setting 725 MHz on Core (750 also works, but it's not 100% stable, anything higer than that isn't), and 1125 MHz on Memory, these are safe clocks.

Don't worry about higher clocks, as they will lowered to 150 MHz (core) and 300 MHz (Memory) when the GPU is idle, but will revert back to higher levels when it's needed, like when gaming.

6-I really recommended installing Catalyst 14.4 WHQL modded by a guy on guru3D forums, because it increases perfomance in systems with Switchable Dynamic Graphics (Enduro) as used by Dell Inspiron 15R laptops, and also on DX9 games. I can post the link and another tutorial on how to install it in another occasion.

7-Enjoy , any doubt you have, feel free to contact me here or via PM.

 

[vancostorn]

OK, so after promises and more promises, I'll show how to OC and turn it into an 8870m . Here we go:

1-Download and install the latest MSI Aterburner software:

http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup300Beta19.zip

2-Download atiocdll.zip which contains the required libraries and MSIAfterburner.cfg (don't worry, these files are 100% clean):

https://mega.co.nz/#!2cUllKyI!jTT03nLL5-1qvXK5xr3kxfdpKyIPqjkSlKF56FEJ6lw

https://mega.co.nz/#!yFs0jLCJ!lp6WJBDy2-g6GEJmQ-sbb9-vNzmpp9C7G6IIG1tu564

3-After installing MSI afterburner, open the application and then close it. Then go to the installation folder (usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner") and then replace the MSIAfterburner.cfg file already existing there with the one I posted, you'll be asked to confirm the overwriting, accept it. Also copy the .cfg file into Profiles folder and accept overwriting if prompted.

3-Download and extract atiocdll.zip. There are two DLLs, "atipdl64.dll", which you must place in C:\Windows\System32, and "atipdlxx.dll", which you have to move to C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

4-Now go to Registry Editor (regedit from Run command) and seek this folder:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000


Open it, search for "EnableCrossFireAutoLink", "EnableUlps" and "EnableUlps_NA" keys and set their values as 0.

5-Reboot. When you open MSI Afterburner, you'll see that Core Clock and Memory Clock sliders are now unlocked, so is the "Max" box, so you can just directly type a numeric value instead of dragging sliders. I recommend setting 725 MHz on Core (750 also works, but it's not 100% stable, anything higer than that isn't), and 1125 MHz on Memory, these are safe clocks.

Don't worry about higher clocks, as they will lowered to 150 MHz (core) and 300 MHz (Memory) when the GPU is idle, but will revert back to higher levels when it's needed, like when gaming.

6-I really recommended installing Catalyst 14.4 WHQL modded by a guy on guru3D forums, because it increases perfomance in systems with Switchable Dynamic Graphics (Enduro) as used by Dell Inspiron 15R laptops, and also on DX9 games. I can post the link and another tutorial on how to install it in another occasion.

7-Enjoy , any doubt you have, feel free to contact me here or via PM.

 

[vancostorn]

can u plz upload the msiafterburn.cfg file again its not found at maga web side

 

[MartinsOne]

Hey where can i get the DLL files for AMD HD 8850M OC . ????

 

[MartinsOne]

Hey where can i get the DLL files for AMD HD 8850M OC . ????

 

[Geektrail]

Yeah, you can OC without any major issues, that's because the 8850M GDDR5 is an underclocked 8870M, you just need to pay attention for temperature, which will be a bit higher, but stil safe and stable if you provide sufficient cooling.

I have an Inspiron 15R-5537 with the same specs, and I was able to OC the core to 725 MHz and the memory to 1125 MHz, and the temperature keeps below 65 ºC, and it has been working fine this way for the past 6 months wthout a single issue. You just need some tweaking with MSI Afterburner and Speedfan, it's a bit of work but worths the trouble. If you want to do this, send me a PM, but be advised I'm not responsible for anything wrong which could happen to your laptop, even though it's really unlikely to happen.

@chiku181 The maximum clock I can set on core is 750 MHz, but it isn't 100% stable unlike 725 MHz. Sometimes the screen freezes and I have to alt+tab when gaming, and I have to alt+tab again to resume. Anything higher than 750 MHz doesn't work, the game freezes and I a message pops up saying the driver has stopped worked, and it will only work when reverting to 750 MHz or lower. And I really, really wouldn't recommend setting 800 MHz on the core and 1400 MHz on memory, this might damage the GPU on long term.

Hello there,
I have the same laptop as yours Dell 15R 5537. Could you please share with me the exact setting for OC.
Thanks.

 

[Rawie_]

OK, so after promises and more promises, I'll show how to OC and turn it into an 8870m . Here we go:

1-Download and install the latest MSI Aterburner software:

http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup300Beta19.zip

2-Download atiocdll.zip which contains the required libraries and MSIAfterburner.cfg (don't worry, these files are 100% clean):

https://mega.co.nz/#!2cUllKyI!jTT03nLL5-1qvXK5xr3kxfdpKyIPqjkSlKF56FEJ6lw

https://mega.co.nz/#!yFs0jLCJ!lp6WJBDy2-g6GEJmQ-sbb9-vNzmpp9C7G6IIG1tu564

3-After installing MSI afterburner, open the application and then close it. Then go to the installation folder (usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner") and then replace the MSIAfterburner.cfg file already existing there with the one I posted, you'll be asked to confirm the overwriting, accept it. Also copy the .cfg file into Profiles folder and accept overwriting if prompted.

3-Download and extract atiocdll.zip. There are two DLLs, "atipdl64.dll", which you must place in C:\Windows\System32, and "atipdlxx.dll", which you have to move to C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

4-Now go to Registry Editor (regedit from Run command) and seek this folder:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000


Open it, search for "EnableCrossFireAutoLink", "EnableUlps" and "EnableUlps_NA" keys and set their values as 0.

5-Reboot. When you open MSI Afterburner, you'll see that Core Clock and Memory Clock sliders are now unlocked, so is the "Max" box, so you can just directly type a numeric value instead of dragging sliders. I recommend setting 725 MHz on Core (750 also works, but it's not 100% stable, anything higer than that isn't), and 1125 MHz on Memory, these are safe clocks.

Don't worry about higher clocks, as they will lowered to 150 MHz (core) and 300 MHz (Memory) when the GPU is idle, but will revert back to higher levels when it's needed, like when gaming.

6-I really recommended installing Catalyst 14.4 WHQL modded by a guy on guru3D forums, because it increases perfomance in systems with Switchable Dynamic Graphics (Enduro) as used by Dell Inspiron 15R laptops, and also on DX9 games. I can post the link and another tutorial on how to install it in another occasion.

7-Enjoy , any doubt you have, feel free to contact me here or via PM.

hi does this also counts for the 8870??
can i use your tutorial to oc my gpu??
thanks

 

[RedBlade]

OK, so after promises and more promises, I'll show how to OC and turn it into an 8870m . Here we go:

1-Download and install the latest MSI Aterburner software:

http://download.msi.com/uti_exe/vga/MSIAfterburnerSetup300Beta19.zip

2-Download atiocdll.zip which contains the required libraries and MSIAfterburner.cfg (don't worry, these files are 100% clean):

https://mega.co.nz/#!2cUllKyI!jTT03nLL5-1qvXK5xr3kxfdpKyIPqjkSlKF56FEJ6lw

https://mega.co.nz/#!yFs0jLCJ!lp6WJBDy2-g6GEJmQ-sbb9-vNzmpp9C7G6IIG1tu564

3-After installing MSI afterburner, open the application and then close it. Then go to the installation folder (usually "C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner") and then replace the MSIAfterburner.cfg file already existing there with the one I posted, you'll be asked to confirm the overwriting, accept it. Also copy the .cfg file into Profiles folder and accept overwriting if prompted.

3-Download and extract atiocdll.zip. There are two DLLs, "atipdl64.dll", which you must place in C:\Windows\System32, and "atipdlxx.dll", which you have to move to C:\Windows\SysWOW64.

4-Now go to Registry Editor (regedit from Run command) and seek this folder:


HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\ControlSet001\Control\Class\{4d36e968-e325-11ce-bfc1-08002be10318}\0000


Open it, search for "EnableCrossFireAutoLink", "EnableUlps" and "EnableUlps_NA" keys and set their values as 0.

5-Reboot. When you open MSI Afterburner, you'll see that Core Clock and Memory Clock sliders are now unlocked, so is the "Max" box, so you can just directly type a numeric value instead of dragging sliders. I recommend setting 725 MHz on Core (750 also works, but it's not 100% stable, anything higer than that isn't), and 1125 MHz on Memory, these are safe clocks.

Don't worry about higher clocks, as they will lowered to 150 MHz (core) and 300 MHz (Memory) when the GPU is idle, but will revert back to higher levels when it's needed, like when gaming.

6-I really recommended installing Catalyst 14.4 WHQL modded by a guy on guru3D forums, because it increases perfomance in systems with Switchable Dynamic Graphics (Enduro) as used by Dell Inspiron 15R laptops, and also on DX9 games. I can post the link and another tutorial on how to install it in another occasion.

7-Enjoy , any doubt you have, feel free to contact me here or via PM.

Hello, could you please re-upload the dll and config file again? These above links is currently dead