9800m GTS overclock - Results / Advice

Hi Guys,

Ok I've nly had my M860TU a couple of days and as awesome as it is I've decided to push it a bit...

So I downloaded the offical nvidia drivers that support overclocking (179.28) and had a quick blast at overclocking with ntune...

Core - 650
Memory - 850
Shader - default

3DMark Result: 9611

I'm happy with the results so far, but I still have the 10k mark in sight... is it realistic?

A few questions though... can Ntune clock the shader too, or do I have to use RivaTuner for that?

How long should I run ATI Tool to test for artifacts... durring the 3dMark Test the GPU reached a max of 65 degrees, but I believe 3D Mark isn't really good for stress testing?


Edit - Just tried..
Core - 675
Memory - 875
Shader - default
3DMark06: 9788

GPU only hit 69 degrees during 3DMark06 gonna have to go for 700 / 900 ;-)

Lol just tried setting it to 700 / 900 in NTune and I got a dodgy display while it was testing it, luckily it detected it and put it back to previous clocks... I've managed to get it to 690 / 890, testing it in ATI Tool for 15 mins before 3DMark06

Core - 690
Memory - 890
Shader - default
3DMark06: 9823



I don't think that I can go any higher... although I haven't overclocked the shader (unless Ntune does this too?)

 

I think that ntune keeps the shader at 2.5x the core clock. you can check the various clocks with GPU-Z to see...

 

im going to say it should be a bit higher...

this was my 2.26 ghz p8400 running under vista 64
Main test results
3DMark Score 9541 3DMarks
SM 2.0 Score 4454
SM 3.0 Score 4541
CPU Score 2054

also, download ntune system tools 6.03... yours looks to be the older version
6.02 has fan control for some boards
6.03 has dual vga sliders for two cards
and they both have sliders for core/mem/shader

http://www.nvidia.com/object/geforce_notebook_winxp_179.28_beta.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.02.html
http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.03.html

 

Ok I'll try with 6.03 and see how I go, out of interest were your scores with a 9800m GT card or the GTS?

 

cool
it was a 9800m gts..the comp was a gateway 7811fx
i could have done better but only had the computer for 4 days, before i gave it back and bought the np9262 i have now.

 

Is it also possible to set voltages on a 9800m GTS with the nvidia system tools?

 

nope. no can do.

 

This is what I got at 1440x900 res(native on my Lappy). With 700/825/1550. [/URL][/IMG]