[GPU overclock] - Latitude E6400 Quadro NVS 160 - (optimize: gaming)

Well, you could say that you have to in the guide... It was relatively non-obvious

The user is accepting the EULA, not you.

 

Heh, that point is kinda moot. I really hope it's obvious to most people, that you have to know what your doing and getting into before making modifications to how their components will function.

 

Sorry, as Theros123 said, if you don't know this thing there you have nothing to do overclocking field. This is why I said it is for computer enthusiasts only. No average user. I could also have explains that shader, memory, and GPU clock is... but you should know these stuff... as a computer enthusiasts.

 

I'm not a newbie, and I understand the risks involved. That said that doesnt automatically make me familiar with the GUI quirks of every tool out there. I just think it deserves a mention.

FWIW this works fine on Windows 7 x64 with the same laptopvideo2go driver, which I was already running. The WDM 1.1 driver from Win Update for Win7 isnt very well polished yet.

 

I NEVER said you are newbie. My apologies for offending you and any other readers in anyway!.. I realized I was quiet a bit harsh with my words. What I wanted to prevent, is people not knowing for REAL the consequences of doing an overclock, and start doing it, and end up with damaged system and no warranty. I did not want my reputation on this forum be tainted by this. Moreover, I did not want people going to me and said "you said to click on Agree, when in reality I did not agree, you screwed up my system, its your fault" or something along that ridiculous path, because I miss explained that step. And if I tried to explain to much in detail... I'll start to sound like a douche bag. that treats everyone as morons. So I decided best to not say anything.. and let the person figure it out that step. I did not think it would be problematic.

Here are my definitions of some expressions:
- Computer enthusiast: a person that understand at some level how every component in a computer works, that is comfortable in changing parts and/or working with a computer. Also, that understanding what overclocking means, and it's consequences. Moreover, has the ability to troubleshoot any problem all by themselves, before asking for help if not successful.

- Average User: A person that can use a computer fairly well, but don't understand key concept of a computer, and tend to not know what to do when anything goes wrong.

- Newbie (I prefer the term, computer illiterate or computer inexperience): A person that require content assistance in the installation/removal of a software, and does not understand the basic 101 of computers.

 

Hmm, I was playing GTA IV for several hours and my GPU went up to 98C! I realized that the game was slowing down at certain moment for no reason and come up to speed. This is what made me check my temps.
So it would seams that either the limit for auto-shut down is set to 100C, or nothing at all. BTW, i did not even notice the temp increase, keyboard and palm rest were about the usual temp... well ok a little warmer.. but nothing noticeable. Awesome!

However, not all hope is lost. I realized that if you tilt the laptop to allow more air in, it helps cooling the system. So I think any fan based cooling mat for laptop should help out, especially that you just need to cool of the base... having the fan anywhere on the cooling mat should be fine. And either way, we can't game without having the laptop pug-in.. so we are all good. Oh and again, it took several hours (maybe 3 hours) before I reach such temp... so if you are on the go and don't plan the play that much... then you should be good. Else, well alt+tab, go back to windows for a few minutes to allow the system to cool off, and return to the game.

 

I've gamed quite a bit overclocked with Empire now...it runs pretty smoothly except on the campaign map, where its still a bit shaky. However, this is pretty much on low settings. I think it reached a max of around 85 C and it stayed around high 70s to lower 80s.

 

Can we bump this or sticky it?

 

I don't mind

I discovered something new.
If the GPU overheats, like reaches 100 degree Celsius, the video card will use default max speed, and not the overclock profile anymore. You won't be able to re-load it. You must restart your computer to re-enable overclock profile.
So this shows that the GPU is pretty well done!

I was able to overclock further my video card.. but not by much.
Here are the specs:
Core Clock: 862 MHz
Memory Clock: 521 MHz
Shader Clock: 1812 MHz


Bellow I provided a screen shot of 3D mark 06 with PhysX turned on, as wel
as Windows Experience Index.

With these settings I am able to play GTAIV for several hours at higher settings but still 800x600 without any slow down.

Enjoy

 

Do you know what FPS you were getting with GTAIV?