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    Software undervolting GPU

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Ungjaevel, Apr 3, 2009.

  1. Ungjaevel

    Ungjaevel Notebook Consultant

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    Hi!

    Simple question: Is there any software to undervolt GPU?

    Read before answering:
    • Yes, i searched. No answers.
    • Pls. don't write "impossible" - Better you don't write.
    • Why? My reasons are my reasons. Ok?

    Additional info:
    I was told RivaTuner would have this feature, but I haven't found.
    I've already done undervolting via NiBiTor, but I'm much more comfortable UV-ing via software.
    My card is nVidia 8700M GT, if that matters.

    Thanks in advance,
    f
     
    Ungjaevel, Apr 3, 2009
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  2. masterchef341

    masterchef341 The guy from The Notebook

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    sorry to say it. hope i save you some time.
     
    masterchef341, Apr 3, 2009
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  3. Duct Tape Dude

    Duct Tape Dude Duct Tape Dude

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    You could probably do something by reflashing the card, but I don't know of any software to do it in Windows.
     
    Duct Tape Dude, Apr 3, 2009
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  4. Clyzm

    Clyzm Notebook Evangelist

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    Only a bios flash can control GPU voltage for 90% of cards.

    The other 10% work with Rivatuner (I believe it was only the GT200 series desktop cards).

    Plus, why would you need to change the voltage so often that you need software to do it easily? Flashing a card takes less than a minute if you've already done it a few times, and it's not like you're changing voltages every day (rather, I don't see why you would). Especially since you can just undervolt idle voltage and overvolt load voltage to get the best of both worlds.
     
    Clyzm, Apr 3, 2009
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