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    Overclocking GeForce 8600M GT (with RivaTuner or nTune)?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Flyingraptor, Mar 1, 2008.

  1. Flyingraptor

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    I was looking for a way to overclock my GPU...
    My Vostro is equiped with a nVidia GeForce 8600M GT (DDR2) graphics chip.

    Now... I read in a computer magazine that you can easily OC the GPU with nVidia's nTune program.
    But everybody on NBF speaks of RivaTuner...

    Now... I downloaded both nTune and RivaTuner...

    Wich one should I use? And most important: how?
     
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    I'd say RivaTuner also!!! The link The Foreunner gave is a very nice guide for it's use.

    I have used nTune in the past and it works fine. Easy to set up and use........
     
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    Thanks Forerunner!
    But.... what arer the most used OC "rates" on a nVidia Ge 8600M GT?
     
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    It all depends on your laptop. Each has different gpu bioses which determine how the card operates as well as differnet cooling. I recommend checking out the dell page.
     
    The Forerunner, Mar 1, 2008
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