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    Do any versions of ATI Tool work right with Vista yet?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ellandry, Apr 2, 2007.

  1. ellandry

    ellandry Notebook Consultant

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    I had installed the latest beta a few weeks ago and with the 7.2 cats I get wierd clock readings and no support for OC on the x1400
     
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    I searched the internet, it seems that many people are having problem with ATI Tool.ATI.AMD is still having a lot of problem with drivers [it seems that Catalyst 7.3 has some stability issue].So you should wait a bit.
     
    mujtaba, Apr 2, 2007
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    no theres no overclocking in vista right now, at least for ati cards.

    ati tool 27 beta is the best bet but it doesn't work for all.
     
    link1313, Apr 2, 2007
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    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    As posted the ATI Tool 27 beta is useless, at least from my experience.

    I am able to overclock my Radeon X700 by using PowerStrip. It's the only utility that has worked for me. Downoad here:
    http://entechtaiwan.com/util/ps.shtm
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Apr 2, 2007
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Ok guys to cheer you up a bit - ATI card is easily overclocked in Vista using beta Ati tray tools - the best tool anyway.

    Go here:
    http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/Video-Tweak/ATI-Tray-Tools.shtml

    1. download
    2. install
    3. disable powerplay in CCC or any other tool that supports it (probably just CCC)
    4. overclock in ATT and save profile or whatever you like
    5. enjoy.

    On my x1600 256MB I used 7.2 drivers and at the stock speeds of 425/375 it scored 3900 3dmark 05. overclocked to 570/477 it scored over 4800 3dmark05.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Apr 3, 2007
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    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    How do you get it working.. For me it just says "can not load low level device driver. Please restart application".

    help?
     
    link1313, Apr 3, 2007
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    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Sorry for the delay - I was on a holiday for a week!

    Turn off the Vista "UAC" - User Account control in Control Panel - Security - Security Center - Other Security options. And log in as an administrator - no problems whatsoever. I have no regrets turning off this security feature. :)

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Apr 11, 2007
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