ATI or NVIDIA?
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Pako
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I am running the 128mb version... The 256mb version was just too many $$$. The 128mb version is just about as fast, and can be easily Over Clocked to exceed even the 9800XT specs. The extra ram would be nice, but like I said, I just couldn't bring myself to spending "that' much more $$$.
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hey pako do you think that if i put a video card heatsink fan that like covers up the whole thing and will make it have a fan sticking out the side.. do you think i can overclock it pretty well? btw.. i think the reason u get 100fps on nfsu is because u got a hella good comp.. my bro gets solid 100 fps in counterstrike with an mx400 when he upgraded to an athlon xp 2700+
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www.overclockers.com.au/files/CoolBits.reg
This will enable adjustment of the cards cpu/memory speed without need for anything else....
Get to wrrk on that 5200... You'll have to go to extremes to damage the card, and you'll see weird things happening on your screen long before that.. - Just go slow...
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Just be sure to make little adjustments at a time.....test that setting under heavy gaming conditions, over time. If stable, bump up to the next slot. You can MELT your GPU's if your not careful.
If, in testing, you notice that you have wierd graphical anomolies, back the settings back to the last stable setting.
If you already knew this, ignore my post, if you didn't, take heed.
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Overclocking is such a rush. I've got my 1388MHz Athlon up to over 1600MHz. Usually, if you keep the CPU/GPUs cool enough, they'll take a good bit. I'd OC my CPU more but my mobo only allows me to OC my FSB, so when I OC my CPU I also OC my PCI/AGP slots and my RAM.
But, like I said, the most importaint thing is kepping your tempurature down.
But, like I said, the most importaint thing is kepping your tempurature down.
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Your motherboard has to support it.
You would go into the BIOS and change either the clock multiplier and the FSB to higher your speed. I certainly wouldn't just plop into OCing CPUs as you can cause permanent damage.
It also depends on your CPU. My Athlon XP 1600+ TB is supposidly able to go to atleast 1700MHz without any problem, or really heat problem for that matter. I should point out that tah stock clock on my Athlon is 1388MHz. Things such as an Athlon 1900+ could bearly OC at all.
If you would like for me to explain more in depth, just say so.
You would go into the BIOS and change either the clock multiplier and the FSB to higher your speed. I certainly wouldn't just plop into OCing CPUs as you can cause permanent damage.
It also depends on your CPU. My Athlon XP 1600+ TB is supposidly able to go to atleast 1700MHz without any problem, or really heat problem for that matter. I should point out that tah stock clock on my Athlon is 1388MHz. Things such as an Athlon 1900+ could bearly OC at all.
If you would like for me to explain more in depth, just say so.
I reckon
Yes, which means an aftermarket heatsink is a must. My friend has the exact (give or take a week or two) same CPU as I do, his hangs around 45 - 50°C on the standard sink at the standard clock. Mine hangs around 45 - 50°C overclocked with a Volcano 12, it hopes above 50°C on a hot day with the fan on low though.
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There's not much you can do to your video card to OC it higher for $50. Most new cards already have heatsinks over the memory and GPU with a fan.
If you can remove the fan on your video card, I would suggest applying some thermal paste on the GPU. Also, you can buy some case fans, they will improve air flow through your case.
Ah, my GeForce 3 is still haulin'.
If you can remove the fan on your video card, I would suggest applying some thermal paste on the GPU. Also, you can buy some case fans, they will improve air flow through your case.
Ah, my GeForce 3 is still haulin'.
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Viper Zero, where exactly are you going to find those GeForce 3 Settings? In your picture..
