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    how do i know if my GPU is overvolted??

    Discussion in 'HP' started by naturelover12321, Nov 6, 2011.

  1. naturelover12321

    naturelover12321 Notebook Consultant

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    Im about to overclock my GPU, 850 / 900 .

    I was warned by someone that i may overvolt and damage my graphics card, how do i see if im overvolting or no?
     
    naturelover12321, Nov 6, 2011
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    con247 Notebook Consultant

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    It won't overvolt unless you specifically overvolt it. Just setting the clocks higher will not overvolt.
     
    con247, Nov 6, 2011
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    nmxdaven Notebook Enthusiast

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    The card will never overvolt by itself, you have to do that manual by using a program like TRIXX. GPU-Z will show you all the information about your card, including core-V.
     
    nmxdaven, Nov 7, 2011
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