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    OCing question when gaming

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by crazychu, Nov 24, 2007.

  1. crazychu

    crazychu Notebook Consultant

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    is it possible that if i dont OC my gpu and cpu then my games run smoother at higher settings than if NOT overclocked?

    because i think with call of duty 4, it happens like that

    if im just being crazy or blind, plz tell me!
     
    crazychu, Nov 24, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That will happen, if your overclock settings are causing the graphics card to overheat. Plus, there might be a driver conflict or error that is causing it.

    It shouldn't happen, but I guess it is possible...
     
    Greg, Nov 24, 2007
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    RaiseR RoofeR Notebook Consultant

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    I've learned not to OC with COD4. Each card is different, but I think in the case of COD4 that should be a rule of thumb with overclocking. For some reason it just thrashes the card when it's OCed.
     
    RaiseR RoofeR, Nov 24, 2007
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