I have it set at default setting ATM wich is 513Mhz core and 792Mhz memory bus. Im using Ntune but dont want to overdo it. Its not an exactly cheap card that you want to mess with too much.
2007-06-03 23:41:15 · 7 answers · asked by Helios64 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Add-ons
The Overclocking limit is not set by a specific clock speed, it is set by how far you can push it without causing errors or overheating. If you can stress test your graphics card without crashing or without any odd errors, and your graphics card temperature stays in an acceptable range then it will not damage the card.
Bring it up slowly and carefully and stress test it while monitoring the temperatures at each interval of overclocking.
Umm warning, I'm not quite sure how the person above gets 50C under load on a graphics card but don't worry if you're going higher than that. 80-90C is the danger zone for graphics cards under load. Mine Idles at 60C on default cooling at default clock.
2007-06-03 23:58:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every component is different in clock ability even from the same range and make, personally considering the power of a 8800 what game are you trying to play that needs overclocking i can't think of any even oblivion at 2x AA 16xAF at 2560x1600 res gets about 35-40fps average depending on processor/ram and whether the card is the 340 or 640 MB version because both have the same clock speed.
Just test gradually but also remember overclocking is always a negative towards stability
2007-06-04 12:42:12 · answer #2 · answered by nurgle69 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This same question became into asked only final week. there is not any reason dazzling now to get Quad center. Getting a faster (3.0) twin center is advantageous for now. I have been given the Quad center because of the fact i wanted my processor to final longer! to apply 4 GB or RAM you desire sixty 4-bit OS! and are not getting an 8800 GTS OC. the two get the recent 8800 GT 512, or the recent 8800 GTS (i think of it relatively is 512) besides. they run cooler and are as rapid or faster then the previous variations.
2016-11-25 21:08:55 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what cooling you have. If you have watercooling then I would say go for it but with stock cooling I would not reccomend it. If you can't afford watercooling but still want to overclock get one of those zalman gfx card fans and fit that, also make sure you have as many pc case fans as your case and handle and try and put the pc in a room with aircon or a room that is very cool most of the time
2007-06-04 02:27:05 · answer #4 · answered by J man 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just so long as your case can handle it and keep it cool enough there is no limit, get a temperature monitor for your computer, if the cards go over 50ºC then start crankin' it down, the 50ºC is my limit, you can go higher, but I don't like to.
If you're case has really bad cooling, don't overclock
2007-06-03 23:45:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Click on the link below to give you an idea. I don't know if this will help you but i hope it will.
http://www.bit-tech.net/hardware/2006/12/18/nvidia_geforce_8800_gts/9
2007-06-03 23:46:18 · answer #6 · answered by mmrtnz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt be doing any oc of that $600 card ...unless of course $600 is chump change to you.
2007-06-04 01:47:05 · answer #7 · answered by rsist34 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋