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    Programs for GPU OC

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by Phantom3D, Mar 23, 2011.

  1. Phantom3D

    Phantom3D Notebook Consultant

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    What programs should I use for GPU over-clocking? I can only manage about 7500 (3d mark 06) points on my R2 with CPU over-clock. And how does GPU over-clocking generally work?
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 23, 2011
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  2. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    I currently use the Nvidia System Tools.

    (for some odd reason when I OC'd with the other common programs like MSI Afterburner and EVGA precision, WoW crashes for me.)
     
    DeeVu, Mar 23, 2011
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  3. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    i test multiple programs.

    tech powerup GPU tool, EVGA precision, msi afterburner.
     
    ajslay, Mar 23, 2011
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    rjbg84 Notebook Evangelist

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    I tried Nvidia System Tools and made my system crash...???

    I'm using MSI Afterburner and it works great.
     
    rjbg84, Mar 23, 2011
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  5. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    Strange. I have installed it on both my Nvidia GPUs and it works fine. I am not familiar with your computers but I'd assume they all ran NVidia Graphics? Because the System Tools loads through the Nvidia control panel.
     
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  6. Phantom3D

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    Thanks, downloaded Nvidia System Tools, whats a general stale OC I can run it at? Just to test.
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 23, 2011
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  7. winter13reeze

    winter13reeze Newbie

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    I use afterburner and it works great. a GPU OC won't do much for you in 3dmark06, as it it highly CPU dependant even in the graphics test, OC'ing your CPU will give you that bump to 8K
     
    winter13reeze, Mar 23, 2011
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  8. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    id try 520/850/1275 just to start out.

    look at my stable clocks in my sig.
     
    ajslay, Mar 23, 2011
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  9. Phantom3D

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    Thanks! could only get 7445 again from 3dmark06. Got any more "3dmark" tweaks?
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 23, 2011
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    rjbg84 Notebook Evangelist

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    Yep, couldn't find a reason why it crashed...I was weirded out, but it was good I could not overclock until recently (with MSI Afterburner), after I cleaned my fan/vent. I was running CPU/GPU at 75/85 on idle...all due to dust.
     
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  11. Phantom3D

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    Result

    8246 3DMarks :) Fun. I'l tweak some more and look for better ram aswell. Thanks again.
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 23, 2011
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    Evaga works pretty good.
     
    LuckRocks, Mar 23, 2011
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  13. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    NICE, what clocks are you using for the gpu?
     
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    I used what you recommended. Later I played Crysis two, it froze a few times, but I could always ctrl + alt + del out of it. Can that be because of the GPU oc? I have not tried un oced yet..
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 24, 2011
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  15. DavyGT

    DavyGT Overclocker

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    Your card could be unstable as you didn't test that OC for stability. Use OCCT to test for stability, it has a builtin artifact scanner so you know if it's unstable quicker.
     
    DavyGT, Mar 24, 2011
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    Thanks, Will run a few OCCT tests :)
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 24, 2011
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  17. ajslay

    ajslay Overclocker, PC Builder

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    thats not a very high overclock at all.. it should be stable, but it very well couldnt be.
     
    ajslay, Mar 24, 2011
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    What is the max "ok" temp for the GPU? I reached 70 celcius during a stress test, and it seemed to keep it stable at 69-70. Changing RAM with my R1 soon, to see if that helps for higher CPU clock. If it does I know it is ram, and can buy some better.
     
    Phantom3D, Mar 24, 2011
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  19. hiarieshi

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    I'd like to know what a good temperature range for GPU overclocking is, as well.

    On the other note on the Nvidia site I read through the "Supported Products" of the Nvidia System Tools; I don't see the GT 335M listed. Does it still work with the GT 335M?
     
    hiarieshi, Mar 24, 2011
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  20. DeeVu

    DeeVu That Compsci/Psych Major

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    I know several R2s. Mine included that cannot overclock at all. For some reason the shader clock is not stable and must be lowered below stock. Here is a link to the issue on WoW. This applies across the board to all games if you have a GPU that is like this. Fortunately for me the GPU flaw doesnt impact gaming enough for me to worry about warranty. I OC my CPU to 180mhz and still get consistently high FPS in Crysis, WoW, black ops, etc.

    I posted a thread here: GPU Crashes "Fixed" by Underclocking Shaders. - Any fixes to this yet? but someone has yet to respond.
     
    DeeVu, Mar 24, 2011
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