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    nvidia system tools question

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by ChaosX5, Jan 4, 2009.

  1. ChaosX5

    ChaosX5 Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a nvidia geforce 9800gts which Im trying to overclock, my question is do I just need to move the three sliders that say: core clock, memory clock and shader clock? Do I need to move the cooling tab or the voltages or anything like that?(if so; how, they seem to be blocked) and is it ok to have the memory clock to 907 Mhz, the core clock to 700 Mhz and the shader clock to 1708 mhz?
     
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  2. deadsoulaxix

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    core- overclocking this generates the most heat-requires good cooling to be stable.
    memory-less forgiving
    shaders-the least forgiving but doesnt magically gain much overclocked.
     
    deadsoulaxix, Jan 4, 2009
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  3. flipfire

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    Core clock should be linked to the shader clock. Core x 2 = Shader clock
     
    flipfire, Jan 4, 2009
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  4. ChaosX5

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    so, Im good with these settings??
     
    ChaosX5, Jan 4, 2009
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    You shouldn't mess with overclocking
     
    Bungalo Bill, Jan 4, 2009
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    Yes, but its a mild overclock.

    You should be able to push it 850/1700/950 . (i wont be responsible for any damages as OC'ing is a black art)

    I suggest you ask around what clocks people got for their 9800m GTS for reference.

    Use GPU-z to keep track of your gpu stats.
     
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  7. ChaosX5

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    I sure boosted Crysis up. I think Ill go with this until i know more about it.
     
    ChaosX5, Jan 4, 2009
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    Rule of thumb for notebook gpu's, never exceed 50% higher than the default clocks.

    Also keep temps below 80c
     
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    truth right there.you overclock, you know the risks and heat
     
    deadsoulaxix, Jan 4, 2009
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  10. King of Interns

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    80C? mine will always go higher than that if I play a game lol. Try 90C or more! :D
     
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    90+ degrees for a long time isnt good for any GPU.and i doubt it performs any better neither.
     
    deadsoulaxix, Jan 4, 2009
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    Have to thank the bad cooling the C90 offers for that. Currently running 77 degrees! I think powermizer is not functioning. Since I updated my bios recently i have had hotter temps. Before would have been 67 - 72 C on idle
     
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    I remember reading on a review (dont quote me) Intel said on their website that running 10c higher than 80c and you loose like 1 year of life or something like that. Im guessing it applies for GPU's too as its also made out of silicon.
     
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    heat will ruin any hardware over time and shorten the life.
    sure you can fry a desktop PC GPU and just toss it out and buy a new one,quite different in laptop GPU's.

    You overclock-Your risk.
     
    deadsoulaxix, Jan 4, 2009
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  15. spradhan01

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    ur card is good enough to play the latest games...no overclocking reqd
     
    spradhan01, Jan 4, 2009
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  16. Kevin

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    80C is a bit conservative for high-end mobile GPUs. Staying below 90 is my advice.
     
    Kevin, Jan 4, 2009
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