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    >> EVGA Precision - GPU Overclocking Utility <<

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Audigy, May 23, 2008.

  1. Audigy

    Audigy Notebook Evangelist

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    EVGA Precision - GPU Overclocking Utility v.1.1(2008-05-21)

    EVGA, once again, sets itself apart from the rest with the EVGA Exclusive Precision Overclocking Utility. This program allows you to fine tune your graphics card for the maximum performance possible, with Core/Shader/Memory clock tuning, real time monitoring support including in-game, Logitech Keyboard LCD Display support, and compatibility with almost all graphics cards.

    And the best here, works on any card, not only EVGA ones...

    It´s based on the RivaTuner engine, it uses a simplier user friendly interface and signed drivers(great for Vista x64 users).


    (on 8700M GT)
    [​IMG]​

    Features
    • Allows up to 10 unique profile's, and ability to assign hotkeys to these profiles to allow in-game
    • Ability to view temperatures in the system tray
    • Core/Shader Clock Link/Unlink capability
    • Fan Speed manual or auto adjustment
    • Real-Time on-screen display support for ingame temp, framerate, and clock monitoring
    • Logitech Keyboard LCD Display support
    • In-app temp/clockspeed monitoring of GPU's (up to 4 supported)
    • Information button shows device, driver, memory size, BIOS Revision and SLI mode
    • Ability to choose different skins

    System requirements
    • Windows XP32/64 or Vista32/64
    • nVidia 6, 7, 8 and 9 series graphics card
    • Forceware 96.xx or higher drivers


    Download EVGA Precision v1.1(500kb): http://www.2manydownloads.com/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=viewlink&link_id=97&Itemid=54


    + iNFO: http://www.evga.com/articles/405.asp


    Some skins

    Crysis Black
    By Derek Wood
    Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?jjnyzm9ejvg
    [​IMG]


    Call of Duty 4
    By Derek Wood
    Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?0zyjnmzi9pn
    [​IMG]


    NVIDIA
    By Derek Wood
    Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?jumtqbzvhx0
    [​IMG]

    More skins here: http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.asp?m=362555​

    NOTE: Remember, when overclocking it is important to increase clockspeeds with moderation; 5-10MHz increases at a time are recommend, and extensive 3D testing at every overclock setting should be done to ensure that your graphics card is stable in all applications.

    ;)
     
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    Audigy, May 23, 2008
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  2. Snowsurfer

    Snowsurfer Rocky Mtn High

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    Doesn't it only work for Nvidia GPUs.
     
    Snowsurfer, May 23, 2008
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    Good program, I use it for almost a month! [​IMG] Only noticed that the site link Overclockers.ru Russia. [​IMG]
     
    X-project, May 23, 2008
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  4. eleron911

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    Never used it, probably never will. My GTX OCes like crap,max 600/800.
     
    eleron911, May 23, 2008
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  5. The Forerunner

    The Forerunner Notebook Virtuoso

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    Whats your temps? Or its that the card just don't clock higher than that due to voltage etc Yeah this is a nice newb friendly overclocker, been using it for a while. Nice skins though.
     
    The Forerunner, May 23, 2008
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  6. eleron911

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    Temps are max 65C non OCed,about 68 at 600/800.
    The thing is I`m getting artefacts in 3dmark at anything above that...so darn.Cause there`s plenty of room for heat...
     
    eleron911, May 23, 2008
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  7. Nirvana

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    very curious and interested, does it work for 8800m GTX?
     
    Nirvana, May 23, 2008
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  8. Audigy

    Audigy Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks... link fixed now :D

    System requirements
    • Windows XP32/64 or Vista32/64
    • nVidia 6, 7, 8 and 9 series graphics card
    • Forceware 96.xx or higher drivers

    ;)
     
    Audigy, May 23, 2008
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  9. Nirvana

    Nirvana Notebook Prophet

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    Audigy I use driver from laptop2go?
     
    Nirvana, May 23, 2008
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  10. Audigy

    Audigy Notebook Evangelist

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    No problems, works 5* ;)

    Simple, stable, light, fast on the start... recomended... :D
     
    Audigy, May 23, 2008
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    of all the video card brand i've purchase, EVGA stands out as among the best.
     
    StarScream4Ever, May 23, 2008
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  12. eleron911

    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Man, I really wish it`d work better for me. My damn card has so much potential...
     
    eleron911, May 23, 2008
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  13. SonDa5

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    That works very well. Simple to use too.
     
    SonDa5, May 24, 2008
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    hey guys i am getting a new hp DV 9700t today ..! i am curious to overclock it as i know that 8600M GS wont be taking that much of load..! i dont want to seriously overclock it but i was curious to overclock it so that i can play games like BF2 UT3 and NFS and HL2 orange box. and some other good games like COD4 etc.

    i have seen some where that only certain drivers allow overclocking not all. i dont know which stock drivers will i be getting from HP.

    what i will be doing is checking the version of the drivers trying a game on my stock computer.! and then i will be in safe mode i will use driver sweeper from guru3d.com and remove the older drivers install the new drivers extract them in a folder thne the modded.inf in that folder run setup.exe ( as prompted by eleron). and have new drivers installed on my pc. then i wanna use EVGA PRECISION to overclock it. and make two profiles so that i can easily switch between the profiles when i dont want my GPUs to run at a higher speed.

    my question is that overclocking .. ( is it dangerous for the life of a laptop.. even if the temperatures and speeds are in the safe range( after Ocing) ..)

    and the things that i will be doing is it the right way for overclocking a GPU.

    i wil be having a vista 32-bit.. and 3gb ram.

    my card is a 512MB geforce 8600M GS

    and 2.4Ghz t8300 processor,

    and secondly all the forceware drivers above 97.xx are overclockable with EVGA or only certain drivers allow..!

    SORRY FOR MY BAD LANGUAGE m INDIAN ..! thanks
     
    punit4u, Jun 20, 2008
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    Hi I downloaded this utility but it doesnt seem to work with my old stupid nvidia go 6150....i know it is a really old crappy card but i just wanted to check if it works....it says works with 6,7,8 series...

    are there any specific drivers i should install?
     
    umermajeed, Jun 20, 2008
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    Try 169.04. Those are the only drivers that allowed me to OC my card.
     
    Harper2.0, Jun 20, 2008
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    169.04 dont install. My computer crashes when i install these drivers
     
    umermajeed, Jun 20, 2008
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    Hey, I heard that there is a nvidia ntune program out there too, I was wondering if I should use the ntune or this evga one. I know that evga works on nvidia's cards. My friend has 3 8800 gtxs from evga I believe, idk. What is the best for teh nubcakes like me??? I don't know what I should overclock either... What the he** is the shader clock and what is the optimum OC for my computer. I know I will need to play around with the ocing program, but if you could please recommend some settings? Here are my specs. I don't really care about battery life...

    - HP Pavilion dv5t Entertainment Notebook
    - Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (64-bit)
    - Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo Processor P8600 (2.4 GHz)
    - 15.4" diagonal WXGA High-Definition HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1280 x 800)
    - 4gb RAM @ 800mhz from crucial
    - 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
    - 250GB 5400RPM SATA Hard Drive with HP ProtectSmart Hard Drive Protection

    I would like to play Crysis on high, people tell me I can handle medium with no problem. I have not received my laptop yet, but as you can tell, I am getting ready. lol
     
    Robin15, Oct 9, 2008
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