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    8800M/9800M Overclocking

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by JohnnyFlash, Sep 15, 2008.

  1. JohnnyFlash

    JohnnyFlash Notebook Virtuoso

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    Has anyone found a program to overclock the shaders and core seperately yet? I'm still using nTune which only allows core/memory adjustment.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 15, 2008
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  2. Magnus72

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    Yes with System Tools that is actually Ntune 6.02 you can overclock the shaders separately.
     
    Magnus72, Sep 15, 2008
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    Im able to clock core/shaders separately using rivatuner 2.10. Try it out?
     
    WileyCoyote, Sep 15, 2008
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  4. emike09

    emike09 Overclocking Champion

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    I flash the BIOS with the clocks I want. Much better.
     
    emike09, Sep 15, 2008
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  5. Kevin

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    But nTune doesn't even let us overclock our core/memory, right?
     
    Kevin, Sep 15, 2008
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  6. JohnnyFlash

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    I have tried it, and it works great with 8600's or the desktop 8800's, but the mobile 8800/9800's do not read correctly in it. :(

    It does, but you can only adjust the gpu clocks tab. If you click any other performance tab, you will get a bsod.

    Last time I tried this, it crashed my rig, but I'm gonna try again.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 15, 2008
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    You were correct sir, I have full control now. Thanks.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 15, 2008
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    in order to OC you'll need ancient-old drivers like 167 series. BIOS overclocking let you clock at higher rate and is more stable.
     
    Nirvana, Sep 15, 2008
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  9. JohnnyFlash

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    Seems to be working fine with 177.92 and ntune 6.02. I don't like flashing cards, because I killed my last notebook that way when the flash went bad.
     
    JohnnyFlash, Sep 16, 2008
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    Oh I see. I thought you were dealing with the GTX, but I just noticed your sig.
     
    Kevin, Sep 16, 2008
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    Well flashing is actually just a hassle when you can software overclock. Less risk too. I mean who wants to reflash every time you want to change the gpu overclock?
     
    Magnus72, Sep 16, 2008
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