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    a question about overclocking

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by LT21, Oct 28, 2007.

  1. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    i have an inspiron 1520 and i overclocked my 8600m gt to 486 core 421 mem. my question is how do I know if it is stable? do i check the temp? when i ran 3dmark 06 the temp was about 136 degrees F.
     
    LT21, Oct 28, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You check for artifacts, and obviously BSOD's and shutdowns.
     
    Lithus, Oct 28, 2007
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  3. LT21

    LT21 Notebook Consultant

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    ok thanks.
     
    LT21, Oct 28, 2007
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  4. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    if nonw of those things appear does it mean i can keep the overclocked settings an they are stable
     
    sly, Oct 28, 2007
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  5. Lite

    Lite Notebook Deity

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    if you have good temps and no artifacts , does that still mean the card will have a lower life?
     
    Lite, Oct 28, 2007
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  6. michaelb0202

    michaelb0202 Notebook Guru

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    High temps are the enemy of any electronics so if your running fairly cool, the life of your card should not be affected.
     
    michaelb0202, Oct 28, 2007
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  7. LT21

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    i can't get the overclocking to stick. i saved the profile and told it to load when windows starts but it doesnt. i also put the profile on the startup folder so it starts up when windows starts. when i restart windows it says that it loads the profile but when i check the core and memory it just goes back. how do i make it stay?

    edit:i am pretty sure im using the right drivers. i have the new 169.01 drivers
     
    LT21, Oct 28, 2007
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  8. michaelb0202

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    What drivers are you using. Some drivers allow OCing, some don't.
     
    michaelb0202, Oct 28, 2007
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