*OFFICIAL* 8800GTX/GTS OC thread

[TENDENCY]

This is my first GPU overclock ever, and went pretty smooth though. It's a bit confusing why NVidia users have to user ATi Tool.. but alright.

Before I'm going to show you my result I have a question. Since I'm pretty much into overclocking CPUs (E6400 @ 3.5GHz, Air cooled, Orthos 13h ) it's a bit harder for me to overclock my GPU. Mainly because while overclocking a CPU you have to lock a lot of frequencies. I'm talking about the "PCI Express Frequency" (default @ auto, now @ 100) and the "PCI Clock Synchronisation" (default @ auto, now @ 33.33). What I do know is that when you increase the "PCI Express Frequency" you slightly boost your FPS in games and such. But does this 'locking of the frequencies' also affect my performance/stability in overclocking my GPU?

The reason why I'm asking this is because I'm currently using a Thermalright HR-03 Plus (in combination with a 120mm fan, 76.4 CFM) and I'm not satisfied with my current results. People with exactly the same Motherboard/GPU/Cooling combination managed to reach a higher score with a 80mm fan.. ^So is it possible that I reach lower speeds due to the frequency locks?^

My current results (might go higher due to the frequency thing):

[cognoscenti]

Originally Posted by USlatin

can someone please answer this, I am having freeze problems after a inconsistent amount of gaming time with the latest 158.22... and if I right click the NVIDIA settings icon in the taskbar my computer freezes again like that...

I just ran Driver Cleaner Pro and re-installed 158.22... I get to set a 634 without artifacts but I get artifacts as low as 1003 on the memory!!!!!
Could it be that when I took off the stock cooler and re-set it the white pads no longer have as good of a contact and the RAM is too hot?

Hi USlatin,

I dont get the high overclocks I used to get with the previous drivers.

I can't say for certain whether the card has taken exception to running high overclocks on air for too long and decided to lose performance or not.

[USlatin]

hummm.. Is it common for new cards to clock higher than they will later on...? And what about the freezes when right clicking the NVIDIA icon for the control panel on the task-bar... is that not something fishy to you guys?

I posted on Robilar's P5N32-E SLI thread pointing out other possible culprits for the freezes... check it out if you can....

BTW 3.82 on air is insane... 3.45 is exellent... must be that Silverstone...

[Munchkinpuncher]

Heres a damned good price for GTX
http://www.clubit.com/product_detail...temno=A9602827

[USlatin]

wow that really is good! you think the egg will follow suit?

[azminisk8r]

SHIIIIT lol i tried to do the memory vmod and i used a conductive pen adn i think i put it on the wrong one cuz it fried lol. im getting a new one but i will break your mem record chozart even if it takes me 3 more cards!!!!

[Litlratt]

BFG 8800GTX OC2 SLI 626/2000 @ 686/2000. Stock air.

[Litlratt]

Oops.....version 2.7. Does it have to be 2.6?

[azminisk8r]

no. 27 works better in vista. doesnt really matter its just so taht ppl dont use really old ones that dont have the right calculations and stuff to stress the artifacts

[USFORCES]

Originally Posted by TENDENCY

This is my first GPU overclock ever, and went pretty smooth though. It's a bit confusing why NVidia users have to user ATi Tool.. but alright.

Before I'm going to show you my result I have a question. Since I'm pretty much into overclocking CPUs (E6400 @ 3.5GHz, Air cooled, Orthos 13h ) it's a bit harder for me to overclock my GPU. Mainly because while overclocking a CPU you have to lock a lot of frequencies. I'm talking about the "PCI Express Frequency" (default @ auto, now @ 100) and the "PCI Clock Synchronisation" (default @ auto, now @ 33.33). What I do know is that when you increase the "PCI Express Frequency" you slightly boost your FPS in games and such. But does this 'locking of the frequencies' also affect my performance/stability in overclocking my GPU?

The reason why I'm asking this is because I'm currently using a Thermalright HR-03 Plus (in combination with a 120mm fan, 76.4 CFM) and I'm not satisfied with my current results. People with exactly the same Motherboard/GPU/Cooling combination managed to reach a higher score with a 80mm fan.. ^So is it possible that I reach lower speeds due to the frequency locks?^

My current results (might go higher due to the frequency thing):

I can't add you without GPU info