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    Overclocking 8600GT GDDR3 256mb

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by corujo712, Feb 15, 2008.

  1. corujo712

    corujo712 Notebook Evangelist

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    What are the effects of overclocking the 8600GT GDDR3 256mb and keeping it at those settings?

    Does it burn out the graphics card faster needing a replacement?

    I want to overclock my Dell XPS M1530 when i get it but need to know about the side effects.

    Any help would do.
    Thanks
     
    corujo712, Feb 15, 2008
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  2. xxERIKxx

    xxERIKxx Notebook Deity

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    i would do it. you will see some nice performance gains from it. your card will only hit those clocks when your gaming.
     
    xxERIKxx, Feb 15, 2008
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    AdrianX Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have mine overclocked right now with rivatuner, and i only set it on oc when im going to play cod4. Games like wow and css i dont see much of a gain with the oc so i just leave it off. Just watch the temps
     
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    Snesley Wipes Notebook Consultant

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    Side effects may include:

    overheating, hot flashes, headache, nausea, anal leakage, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, and cramps...I think.
     
    Snesley Wipes, Feb 15, 2008
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