Overclock.net - Overclocking.net - NVIDIA http://www.overclock.net/ en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:08:35 GMT vBulletin 1 http://static.overclock.net/images/oc/misc/rss.jpg Overclock.net - Overclocking.net - NVIDIA http://www.overclock.net/ Feeling a little ripped off http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613283-feeling-little-ripped-off.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 14:52:42 GMT I bought a 9600GSO 1gb BNIB from a guy yesterday. I bought 2 in fact. When I looked in device manager this card only says 512! I talked to the guy and he says (omg) "I can check it out. Maybe its something you didn't push to activate the other memory." Are people really selling knock-offs like this now. I mean this thing was completely packaged. How can I find out if the serial is fugazy? ]]> NVIDIA MisterAutomatic http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613283-feeling-little-ripped-off.html 1 gig or 512mb what it does? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613267-1-gig-512mb-what-does.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:50:53 GMT maybe it is a noob question but how the amount of memory affecte the performance of the card i mean i got an asus engts 250 dk 1g, so in witch way is this card better than the 512mb version if they have the same core/shader/memory clock? maybe it is a noob question but how the amount of memory affecte the performance of the card
i mean i got an asus engts 250 dk 1g, so in witch way is this card better than the 512mb version if they have the same core/shader/memory clock? ]]> NVIDIA error32 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613267-1-gig-512mb-what-does.html Need help; PCI-E, not 2.0 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613157-need-help-pci-e-not-2-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:32:07 GMT I gave my son an older computer. It has a Asus A8N-SLI mobo. That mobo uses a PCI Express x16 (sli mode x8 x8). Currently it has two 6600's in SLI but is laggy as hell.
So, we're looking to upgrade. I've heard the latest cards will work in the slots, but will be limited in bandwidth to the older non PCIe 2.0 bandwidth. (250 MB/sec versus the newer 500 MB/sec 2.0 standard)

Any recommendations? I can't seem to find much of anything benchmarking newer NVidia cards on older rigs. ]]> NVIDIA MightyAA http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613157-need-help-pci-e-not-2-a.html Looking for Rivatuner tips http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613117-looking-rivatuner-tips.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:52:05 GMT Although my 275 GPU is performing well I decided to download Rivatuner and take a look at increasing the cards output. Viewing the monitoring and hardware description parts of Rivatuner was not a problem but I was expecting a BIOS like section for overclocking the card but none is readily found. ... Although my 275 GPU is performing well I decided to download Rivatuner and take a look at increasing the cards output. Viewing the monitoring and hardware description parts of Rivatuner was not a problem but I was expecting a BIOS like section for overclocking the card but none is readily found.

I can see a section with a heading "CPU Overclocking" (or something very similar) but I just can't nail down the actual areas where the changes are made (no matter what I do "apply" is always grayed out). Does anyone have any tips on navigating Rivatuner? ]]> NVIDIA PCCstudent http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613117-looking-rivatuner-tips.html why does my fan speed http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613109-why-does-my-fan-speed.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:32:09 GMT why does my fan speed on my gts go from 80% back to 35% with it get hot? i set the fan speed in evga precision why does my fan speed on my gts go from 80% back to 35% with it get hot? i set the fan speed in evga precision ]]> NVIDIA booby219 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613109-why-does-my-fan-speed.html Feeling something that feels like microstuttering on 9800gtx+ http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613085-feeling-something-feels-like-microstuttering-9800gtx.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:41:02 GMT I feel on flight simulator X that I have micro stuttering. Its weird. I see the frame rates drop from 25 to 12 25 to 12. It does that everywhere and minimally on the outside view. What would cause this to do that? Should I try different drivers or try to repair my fsx? Running all ultra... I feel on flight simulator X that I have micro stuttering. Its weird. I see the frame rates drop from 25 to 12 25 to 12. It does that everywhere and minimally on the outside view. What would cause this to do that? Should I try different drivers or try to repair my fsx? Running all ultra high with some custom settings put in. stock OC clocks btw. ]]> NVIDIA bk7794 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613085-feeling-something-feels-like-microstuttering-9800gtx.html <![CDATA[2x GTX 280's PSU?]]> http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613070-2x-gtx-280s-psu.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:04:29 GMT I have this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16817171024
would I be able to run two 280's on it? ]]> NVIDIA Contagion http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613070-2x-gtx-280s-psu.html I can get a used GTX 280 for 170$. Worth getting it over a brand new GTX 275? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613056-i-can-get-used-gtx-280-a.html Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:30:40 GMT Well, the question might seem quite stupid at first... but the thing is... I like my stuff brand new. However, a GTX 280 for 170$ seems a good deal. How much faster is it compared with the GTX 275? Does it require more power (my PSU only has 2 6pin PCI-E connectors)? Does any know how long... Well, the question might seem quite stupid at first... but the thing is... I like my stuff brand new.

However, a GTX 280 for 170$ seems a good deal.

How much faster is it compared with the GTX 275? Does it require more power (my PSU only has 2 6pin PCI-E connectors)? Does any know how long the card is?

And overall, despite the GTX 280 being older... is it still a good card? I know the GTX 275 rocks, so the GTX 280 would rock harder, i guess. ]]> NVIDIA PanicProne http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/613056-i-can-get-used-gtx-280-a.html +REP to EVGA customer support http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612961-rep-evga-customer-support.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:16:13 GMT Well, as everyone who has been reading my worklog knows, one of my EVGA GTX 280's was giving me all sorts of random driver crashes while folding and I found out when I went to replace the TIM that it had a burnt resistor on it:



After replacing the TIM did not solve the issue I decided that RMA was the next thing to try and i am so far very pleased with EVGA's handling of the situation.

I did not call them today until around 3:00. When i called i was only on hold for less than 2 min. waiting for a person to talk to which is very good for most companies today. Once i was on the phone with the rep he was very helpful. He walked me through everything i had to do to get the RMA setup without any troubles. He never once questioned if the RMA was warranted or tried deny that there was a problem. He even walked me through the process of making a PDF version of my invoice from Newegg to submit.

Once the RMA was submitted i got a confirmation that it had been accepted within an hour. Conveniently enough it was soon enough that i could make it to the post office to ship the card before they closed at 5:00. :-)

All that within 2hours. I consider that pretty good customer service.

I should have a card back by Monday or Tuesday of the week after next because of Thanksgiving.

+REP to EVGA :D ]]> NVIDIA kevingreenbmx http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612961-rep-evga-customer-support.html is it worth waiting for Fermi? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612862-worth-waiting-fermi.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:24:13 GMT I'm considering a major overhaul on my computer. Basically a new computer. However I don't know if I should start now or wait for Fermi? I thought it was going to come out at the end of this month but now they're saying febuary of 2010. I going to put 5k into a new computer so I want to know if its worth the wait or not? ]]> NVIDIA skf805 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612862-worth-waiting-fermi.html EN9800GT HB/HTDI/512M S/pdif ? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612805-en9800gt-hb-htdi-512m-s-pdif.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:33 GMT Hello
I've bought a Asus EN9800gt and i can't figure out where to plug the s/pdif cable.
Lost my instruction manual, and need help. ]]> NVIDIA Sixshot http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612805-en9800gt-hb-htdi-512m-s-pdif.html Help installing 9800GX2 on Win7x64 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612797-help-installing-9800gx2-win7x64.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:40:40 GMT Help! I bought a used 9800GX2 and am having a heckuva time getting it installed properly.

I am wondering if there are particular issues with any of the following:
  • Windows 7 x64 Pro?
  • my mobo 790X-UD4P bios F8
  • BIOS settings? afaik there are no "SLI" settings on this board
  • my CPU or memory overclock, or the CPUNB frequency could be at fault...

CPU Freq set to 210, @ max, multiplier =17.5 for 3675 OC. Memory timings @ 5-6-6-18 @ 195ns, 2T cmd rate. CPUNB=2300/HT=1890. Also, I do have C1E enabled, and am perfectly willing to turn off PhenomMSRTweaker or twack whatever else might need twacking.

Here are the steps I took and the results (problems):

It would be nice to have an installation guide, when switching from one Nvidia card to another. But since I don't have one (anyone got a link, or experience with this?) here are the steps I took between removing my previous card (which was temporarily at GTX260 Core 216 SC)
  1. Disconnected from Internet.
  2. Uninstalled Nvidia drivers (first 3D, then Physx, then Nvidia CP) via Programs CP; reboot.
  3. Uninstalled device from Device Manager; disabled antivirus; Ran Driver Cleaner.Net, with Nvidia, Nvidia Control Panel, and Nvidia PhysX filters; reboot.
  4. After full reboot to let Windows delete the drivers, I shut down, and installed the 9800GX2. My PSU (EA650) has 1 6-pin, and 1 6+2 pin PCIE connectors, so I used those both of course, and they seemed to fit OK. I connected Monitor #1 to the slot labelled 1 on the card, via the HDMI cable using a DVI-HDMI adapter, and Monitor #2 to the #2 slot using a VGA-DVI adapter.
  5. I fired up the machine and the green lights by the power connectors lit up, and a green and a blue light on the back lit up. In Windows, I was able to install the driver (191.07 win7x64) but when I tried to change the interface to the HDMI monitor to not send audio, the system froze. Reboot.
Upon rebooting, I essentially had freezing problems any time I tried to access monitor settings. So I tried using the direct HDMI port on the card, same results. Next I tried using just one monitor, the VGA one, on the #1 slot, again, freezing system.

I don't think this is a PSU problem unless it pertains to the connectors themselves. Would love to get any tips people might have to get this going as it would be a real shame for me not to be able to use this card.

Thanks, ]]> NVIDIA cyclometric http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612797-help-installing-9800gx2-win7x64.html Needing a new vcard, choices are GTS 250 or 4850 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612700-needing-new-vcard-choices-gts-250-a.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:13 GMT Hello, title says it all, I have a nvidia mb, i might be able to get 2 gst 250 since i can sli or just one 4850. also would a 260 x2 out perform 2x gst 250? Hello, title says it all, I have a nvidia mb, i might be able to get 2 gst 250 since i can sli or just one 4850. also would a 260 x2 out perform 2x gst 250? ]]> NVIDIA Darkshadow74 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612700-needing-new-vcard-choices-gts-250-a.html 9600GT to GT240 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612665-9600gt-gt240.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:23:15 GMT HELLO ! My little brother wants to upgrade his video card ,and NV will release a new card GT 240 in recent days.Therefore, he wants to change his card from 9600GT to GT 240. How you guys think about that ? In my opinion, this card is fine, but he had better wait until the price goes down. BTW,... HELLO ! My little brother wants to upgrade his video card ,and NV will release a new card GT 240 in recent days.Therefore, he wants to change his card from 9600GT to GT 240. How you guys think about that ? In my opinion, this card is fine, but he had better wait until the price goes down.

BTW, his equipment is good enough to support this card.
THX

Here are his choices

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-305-_-Product
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...-056-_-Product

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814261061&cm_re=GT240-_-14-261-061-_-Product ]]> NVIDIA billtsai http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612665-9600gt-gt240.html 8600gts Vivo http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612621-8600gts-vivo.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:32:03 GMT Just wondering if the 8600gts support VIVO since i know my 8800gt's dont. Have one sitting in my closet and im trying to find use for it. Thanks ]]> NVIDIA raven117 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612621-8600gts-vivo.html Need some help picking a Physx card http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612574-need-some-help-picking-physx-card.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:28:03 GMT So i just ordered my new gaming rig today, i heard it is possible to run ATI cards with a NV card for Physx with a special driver. My question is does anyone know where i can get this driver and what would be a good card to run Physx? Would a GTS250 work or do i need something more powerful? ... So i just ordered my new gaming rig today, i heard it is possible to run ATI cards with a NV card for Physx with a special driver.

My question is does anyone know where i can get this driver and what would be a good card to run Physx? Would a GTS250 work or do i need something more powerful?

Also anyone know a good Physx review/article? I mean i am still not sold on if this is something i want.

Any help would be appreciated! ]]> NVIDIA BounouGod http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612574-need-some-help-picking-physx-card.html Possible to SLI GTX 260 in my system easily? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612540-possible-sli-gtx-260-my-system.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:13:01 GMT I saw a thread somewhere that there is a way to enable sli capabilities on my motherboard..

I am wondering if it would be a good/easy upgrade to throw another GTX 260 in my system. I don't think my power supply has the connectors for it..


thanks ]]> NVIDIA Fitzbane http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612540-possible-sli-gtx-260-my-system.html OC help needed Error.. http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612489-oc-help-needed-error.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:38:12 GMT here is what i get when i go to this speed and above, happens even if i only increase shader.. the screen goes blank and comes back on.. dont even get a chance to scan for artefacts.. here is what i get when i go to this speed and above, happens even if i only increase shader..
the screen goes blank and comes back on.. dont even get a chance to scan for artefacts..
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]]> NVIDIA zachh http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612489-oc-help-needed-error.html Physx Engine Which Is Never Used http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612474-physx-engine-never-used.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:17:51 GMT Ok one thing i love is Nvidia:cool:!, But the thing of boosting about there physix engine is crap, when you have to fight to initialize the Physx engine in most games Physx kicks ass in comparisons to CPU rendering Am very sure that am not the only one that physx works on As for me! Am... Ok one thing i love is Nvidia:cool:!,
But the thing of boosting about there physix engine is crap,


when you have to fight to initialize the Physx engine in most games
Physx kicks ass in comparisons to CPU rendering
Am very sure that am not the only one that physx works on
As for me! Am really angry:
Games that claim Physx

Need for speed : No Physx
WatchMen : No Physx ]]> NVIDIA BlackMoth.Ver1 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612474-physx-engine-never-used.html 9800GX2 Power reqs -- PSU check http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612447-9800gx2-power-reqs-psu-check.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:30:21 GMT Hi,

I just got my new 9800GX2 from Valicious (fast shipping, thanks!) So prior to installing, I am reviewing the card's requirements. . . I am thinking perhaps my PSU (Antec EA650) isn't sufficient.

PSU Calculator suggests I have a 526W capable PSU, no problem there, but also recommends 37.6 in Amperage @12V, which I am less confident about.

There's a sale on the Thermaltake ToughPower 750 which I am considering, to put me more at ease, or should I relax, confident in the EA650's abilities.

Thanks, ]]> NVIDIA cyclometric http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612447-9800gx2-power-reqs-psu-check.html close please. http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612420-close-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:33:37 GMT My GTX 280 is running at 400mhz, it underclocks itself during gaming after a few minutes, temps are 66c load, card was at stock clocks, tried overclocking and it wont apply the speed no matter what program i use. i dont know what else to do. trying new driver now. My GTX 280 is running at 400mhz, it underclocks itself during gaming after a few minutes, temps are 66c load, card was at stock clocks, tried overclocking and it wont apply the speed no matter what program i use. i dont know what else to do.

trying new driver now. ]]> NVIDIA G|F.E.A.D|Killa http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612420-close-please.html No HDMI signal after move? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612405-no-hdmi-signal-after-move.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:01:27 GMT My father recently contacted me about his ASUS monitor not being able to pick up any HDMI signal after a recent room move, I checked it out, everything looked to be hooked up correctly, no power cords were out of place, the video card (EVGA 275) had its fan spooling, I don't know what could be the problem. The nearest DVI cable I have is about an hour away, I was planning on trying to work the monitor without HDMI, attempting to use DVI or VGA, but of course, I didn't have any cords/adapters. What's the deal? ]]> NVIDIA Deviance http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612405-no-hdmi-signal-after-move.html Troubleshooting: Geforce 9800 GX2 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612379-troubleshooting-geforce-9800-gx2.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:14:31 GMT For certain reasons I had to remove, and replace my power supply (unrelated to my card). But when I plugged everything back in and turn it on, the LED in the back that normally glows blue (for my main display), is now faded out and shows nothing (not green or red). The light above it still shows... For certain reasons I had to remove, and replace my power supply (unrelated to my card). But when I plugged everything back in and turn it on, the LED in the back that normally glows blue (for my main display), is now faded out and shows nothing (not green or red). The light above it still shows green, the lights around the powersupply plug-ins still glow green. And as of right now I'm not getting a signal to my monitor. I can't find the manual that shows what this faded light might mean (or what could have caused it) and I can't find anything to help me online. Is anyone familiar with this kind of problem? ]]> NVIDIA Joecharp http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612379-troubleshooting-geforce-9800-gx2.html 9800GT 1GB PALIT overclocking help http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612350-9800gt-1gb-palit-overclocking-help.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:21:53 GMT i have never overclocked and know nothing about how it works. Can someone help me in the overclocking process, i just want the get the most i can out of it ONLY HELP IF THIS IS A GOOD IDEA, i heard that overclocking GT 9800 is a good idea, if this is not true, please elaborate Also, what... i have never overclocked and know nothing about how it works.
Can someone help me in the overclocking process, i just want the get the most i can out of it

ONLY HELP IF THIS IS A GOOD IDEA, i heard that overclocking GT 9800 is a good idea, if this is not true, please elaborate

Also, what program can i use to find out how much my FPS is on a game? ]]> NVIDIA Farquezy http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612350-9800gt-1gb-palit-overclocking-help.html 9800GTX+ and PSU????? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612343-9800gtx-psu.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:06:27 GMT would 600 be enough to run in SLI? 9800gtx would 600 be enough to run in SLI? 9800gtx ]]> NVIDIA KEITHRH12 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612343-9800gtx-psu.html Is the GTX 275 still a worthy card? http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612311-gtx-275-still-worthy-card.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:25:43 GMT Hello folks,

Lately I've getting this huge upgrade-itch that won't go away. It won't go away until I slap a new GPU inside my case... Damn!
I'm wondering though... I previously thought of going with ATI on my next GPU, but I decided I want to stay with nVidia a little longer.

To me, right now, is the worst moment to upgrade, ATI is dominating like a boss and nVidia... well... who knows?

The real question here is: Would a GTX 275 still be a worthy card to upgrade to? I would be one DirectX generation behind... but hey, DX11 will take some time to implement right? Besides, DX10 games will still be around for a long time I suppose.

I would wait until the new MAINSTREAM (I never buy the top dog) GPUs from nvidia hit the market... but it's taking too long... and mainstream products main take even longer...

However, I can't control this upgrade bug! Crap! What do I do? :|

I'm really clueless right now. ]]> NVIDIA PanicProne http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612311-gtx-275-still-worthy-card.html Nvidia charity auction on ebay. http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612203-nvidia-charity-auction-ebay.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:38:26 GMT Check this out guys, this is so cool. Nvidia has worked together with different companies to put together a charitable auction for one of the fastest gaming computers ever made! ... Check this out guys, this is so cool.

Nvidia has worked together with different companies to put together a charitable auction for one of the fastest gaming computers ever made!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ultimate-NVIDIA-...ht_7185wt_1165

It has over 10,000 dollars worth of equipment in it and every penny is going to charity. And hey, if you have 10,000 bucks to throw down, don't worry, it's tax deductible. It's just one of those times when you feel proud to be a geek.. :D ]]> NVIDIA Behemoth777 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612203-nvidia-charity-auction-ebay.html Fermi Has Been Unmasked!!! http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612195-fermi-has-been-unmasked.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:21:02 GMT These are pictures courtesy of legitreviews.com and they were sent from guys at nVidia themselves; Probably to take away the attention from the 5890 that was just released. Image: http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y126/zjs777/fermi1118.jpg
These are pictures courtesy of legitreviews.com and they were sent from guys at nVidia themselves; Probably to take away the attention from the 5890 that was just released.

]]> NVIDIA Behemoth777 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612195-fermi-has-been-unmasked.html 9600GT question http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612134-9600gt-question.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:56:19 GMT what would 2 9600gt's compare 2 in SLI and would one make a phyx card? ]]> NVIDIA KEITHRH12 http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612134-9600gt-question.html changed to HDMI and problems http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612119-changed-hdmi-problems.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:41:19 GMT hey guys i just changed to HDMI on my PC and re installed the drivers the problem is the screen does not give much colours its like a bit black and white also it isnt doing 1920x1080 plz can any1 help me hey guys i just changed to HDMI on my PC and re installed the drivers

the problem is the screen does not give much colours

its like a bit black and white

also it isnt doing 1920x1080

plz can any1 help me

iam totally noob at this

thanks ]]> NVIDIA paras http://www.overclock.net/nvidia/612119-changed-hdmi-problems.html