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    Overclocking 8600GT, More GPU or Memory?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by iggy097, Jun 4, 2008.

  1. iggy097

    iggy097 Notebook Consultant

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    Should I concentrate more on OC the GPU or trying to get the memory higher? I think I'm at 600 now and 720 on the memory. What gives more significant improvement? Or are they not linked and you can OC each to the max?
     
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    eleron911 HighSpeedFreak

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    Core is what matters the most,but that will also give you the highest heat emission.
    Take a look at my guide for more info,link in sig.
    5-10Mhz at a time,test with AtiTool or 3dmark for artefacts and always watch the temps.
     
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  3. iggy097

    iggy097 Notebook Consultant

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    So once you get the core up to max, can you still go back and then bump the memory? Or are you better off putting core up to like 3/4 of what it could be to get the memory up higher? Or are the two not related.
    Does a higher memory mean you cant get the core up higher?
     
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    dmacfour Are you aware...

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    Regardless of what my core clock is, I can't get my Memory clock past 455 without artifacts. Regardless of memory clock, my core artifacts at 615; I don't think they are connected, but of course I can't get my memory clock high enough to really tell.
     
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    Some go higher , some go lower.
    Read through my guide,and also look on the forum for Overclocking threads.
     
    eleron911, Jun 4, 2008
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