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    Trying to underclock my GPU.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Jangooon, Mar 16, 2012.

  1. Jangooon

    Jangooon Newbie

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    Ive got a 460m gpu and it gets quite hot even when i'm playing games that aren't too graphically intensive so i'd like to underclock it to get the temperature lower. Ive got nvidia control panel to underclock.

    I've tried looking online but haven't found any guides to help with this.

    Is there an ideal relation between Core clock, memory clock and shader clock that I need to keep in order to keep my gpu stable?

    Also what settings would you recommend I use to underclock?
     
    Jangooon, Mar 16, 2012
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    rschauby Superfluously Redundant

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    If you want to lower temps lowering the voltage is more effective. Every GPU is different so it takes quite a bit of patience and small changes to see what works for your GPU.
     
    rschauby, Mar 16, 2012
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  3. JayJr8018

    JayJr8018 Notebook Enthusiast

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    to get lower temps, most of the time, lowering your voltage will do the trick.
     
    JayJr8018, Mar 17, 2012
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    yknyong1 Radiance with Radeon

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    Undervolting is the best way to reduce temps without sacrificing performance.
     
    yknyong1, Mar 17, 2012
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    Jangooon Newbie

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    How can I undervolt my gpu? Thanks for the replies.
     
    Jangooon, Mar 17, 2012
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    Augmented Notebook Consultant

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    MSI Afterburner would be a good start.
     
    Augmented, Mar 17, 2012
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