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    cannnot OC GPU memory on vostro 1500

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ZackL04, Oct 30, 2007.

  1. ZackL04

    ZackL04 Newbie

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    I just recently got my vostro 1500 with a 8600gt. I can OC the core but when I try to move the memory up just a little I get a crash and an direct 3d error, and vista tells me the component failed. I need to restart to get full performace back from the GPU, if I try a run of 3dmark06 after the crash to desktop I only manage 6fps.

    What could be causing this? I have managed a core of 600mhz and stock 400 memory. I am using 169.01 drivers I tried it on the stock dell drivers too and there is no difference. Could I have a bad card?
     
    ZackL04, Oct 30, 2007
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  2. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    I've read memory clock on 8 series GPUs are very limited. I doubt the card itself is bad.
     
    ACHlLLES, Oct 30, 2007
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  3. ZackL04

    ZackL04 Newbie

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    I cant even go over 425... pretty lame
     
    ZackL04, Oct 30, 2007
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