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    GPU Overclocking Question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by 84CubsFan, May 25, 2009.

  1. 84CubsFan

    84CubsFan Notebook Consultant

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    Quick question for the GPU overclocking experts out there: is heat the only real enemy, or are there other things to worry about?

    That is, if I can overclock my GPU without artifacts and a peak temp of, say, 83 degrees (without manual cooling -- with cooling I can keep it down to 75 degrees or so), am I hurting my card even a little bit? In my research I haven't found a definitive answer. Some say that overclocking diminishes the life of the card, but if the heat is kept under control, I don't see how this could be. Can anyone enlighten me further?

    Thanks!
     
    84CubsFan, May 25, 2009
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  2. Tenspeed33

    Tenspeed33 Notebook Evangelist

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    83 degrees is not bad at all, especially with an overclock! If your not getting artifacts/crashing drivers then I dont see the issue. Depends on your card as to whether you diminish its life or not!
     
    Tenspeed33, May 25, 2009
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  3. RainMotorsports

    RainMotorsports Formerly ClutchX2

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    Your not going to get a definitive answer.

    The one thing that is true is that lower heat voltage and clock can increase the lifespan. While increased heat and voltage will reduce the lifespan.

    You also want to look into the actual lifespan. If the chip will last 10 years under normal use whats a few shaved off? Kinda hard to really go with that at all. Lifespan varies by unit and not really possible to determine how much your going to lose.
     
    RainMotorsports, May 25, 2009
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  4. Luke1708

    Luke1708 Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    83c is good. no need to overclock further. nie temps.
     
    Luke1708, May 25, 2009
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    Periklis_Pap Notebook Consultant

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    I also get around 80-83c when i overclock my GPU in my Vaio, so there is no problem in that temprature?
     
    Periklis_Pap, May 27, 2009
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  6. Gophn

    Gophn NBR Resident Assistant

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    visit the NBR Cooling Central.

    those temps are fine.

    but I warn you that even though you can monitor the GPU temp, you will not be able to see the video memory temps... which can get quite high if you OC it too far
    ... which might then cause physical damage, usually with symptoms like artifacts.
     
    Gophn, May 27, 2009
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