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    Keeping a GPU underclocked...

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Clairvoyant47, Apr 5, 2008.

  1. Clairvoyant47

    Clairvoyant47 Notebook Enthusiast

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    when im not doing gpu intensive tasks (fancy way of saying while im NOT PLAYING GAMES :D :D ) i keep my card underclocked 50% of standard clocks which results in a 5-6 C decrease in temperature from idle 28-29 to about 23-24...

    now i know keeping a card overclocked resulting in increased temperature shortens its life, but does keeping it underclocked increase it?? :D :D

    i kinda doubt it :cool:

    what do u guys think?
     
    Clairvoyant47, Apr 5, 2008
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  2. Pai

    Pai Notebook Evangelist

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    It should if it decrease the amount of heat the GPU generates but it also depends on the amount of voltage I suppose.

    Btw, which video card do you have?
     
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    Clairvoyant47 Notebook Enthusiast

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    HD2600 toshiba a200

    well sure if the temps are lower the card should "live" longer, but i think the card was built to handle easily these temps <30C so the 5C decrease doesnt make a difference.. or does it?? :D
     
    Clairvoyant47, Apr 5, 2008
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    Increase it? No. Running at nominal temperatures will get you a lifespan, running below that will get you better power management. Although I would not be surprised if the average lifespan would increase in your case.
    Just make sure you clean your laptop inside for dust and such.
     
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    why do you think the lifespan would increase in MY CASE? :)
     
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    Since 25C is a very low temperature. So there is practically no heat to worry in that case.
    For me underclocking would results in an average 28C .For others it might be 40C.
     
    eleron911, Apr 5, 2008
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