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    Overclock query?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by p1990, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. p1990

    p1990 Notebook Evangelist

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    When a GPU is overclocked is there a massive chance of it failing within a couple of years of extensive usage?
    If it fails what is the main reason for it to fail? Is it due to the heat produced or is there any other technical reason?
    I have overclocked my 9600M GT DDR2 from(core,shader,memory)=(500/1250/400) to (640/1420/555) and at my new overclocked frequencies my temperatures are within 90 degrees in most games except a few like GRID demo...also i use a Belkin cooler which helps in dropping the GPU temperatures by about 8-10 degrees..
    Is it okay if i run at overclocked speeds or should i run at stock speeds? I am beginning to notice big differences in many games...especially GRID demo!
     
    p1990, Dec 7, 2008
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  2. notyou

    notyou Notebook Deity

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    It depends really on how long you have the OC. If you only OC for games it will last longer than if you have it OCed 24/7.
     
    notyou, Dec 7, 2008
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  3. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Why not ? I overclock my system. Its stable. Its cool. I get more performance when I need it. My H/W shows no sign of dying. And its free. :p
     
    Andy, Dec 7, 2008
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  4. nizzy1115

    nizzy1115 Notebook Prophet

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    Until your motherboard/gpu fails and you will be changing your mind. I agree...overclock desktops with sufficient cooling, but leave laptops alone.
     
    nizzy1115, Dec 7, 2008
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  5. Andy

    Andy Notebook Prophet

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    Never gonna happen.. :p
    Those who can, should try it. (my opinion)
     
    Andy, Dec 7, 2008
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  6. nyzrich67

    nyzrich67 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Don't even touch an integrated graphics card.
     
    nyzrich67, Jan 21, 2009
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