How To Overclock Graphics Card...

[silent h3ro]

I have been playing doom lately having good fps (usually 40-60fps) at medium settings 1024x768 when no monsters are on the screen. Then when I get to a part when I am shooting monsters my frsmerste goes to 60 to like 15fps&#33; <_< Anyways, can someone tell me how to overclock my card( for those of you who can&#39;t see my sig because of eye troubles, I have a GeForce FX 5700Ultra with stock fan)?

[bigdawgfoxx]

Well I dont think anyone can read your sig...lol

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@3 August 2004 - 00:39
Well I dont think anyone can read your sig...lol
Yea, I don&#39;t think one person read it yet. :( It is the first sig/object I made in Photoshop though&#33; It still sucks doesn&#39;t it? :( Anyway can anyone help me?

[Twist3r]

the backround is nice but text color could be ligher :D

oh wait the graphix card i dunno i hear OCing your graphix card is risky :blink:

[Storm]

Originally posted by Twister@3 August 2004 - 07:13
oh wait the graphix card i dunno i hear OCing your graphix card is risky&nbsp; :blink:
as opposed to OC&#39;in anything else bearing no risk <_<







EDIT:


it all depends on how you go at it, what precautions you take ect........

if you OC in small steps, test, then OC another small step, your gonna be fine.......

if you OC your card by 200% at once your asking for trouble.........

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by Storm+3 August 2004 - 01:20--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Storm @ 3 August 2004 - 01:20)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Twister@3 August 2004 - 07:13
oh wait the graphix card i dunno i hear OCing your graphix card is risky :blink:
as opposed to OC&#39;in anything else bearing no risk <_<







EDIT:


it all depends on how you go at it, what precautions you take ect........

if you OC in small steps, test, then OC another small step, your gonna be fine.......

if you OC your card by 200% at once your asking for trouble......... [/b][/quote]
Fuck no. I just want to overclock it a wee bit so I notice a reasonable performance increase.

[Tormentor]

If your carefull and have good cooling it really isnt too risky, just oc till you get artifacts then lower it abit then your fine. I just oced my rage 128 pro to 130/155 from its stock 109/109. All i did was slap a stock heatsink from a 2100+ and then oced as high as it would go. But I would be alot more carefull with a 5700U.

[silent h3ro]

OK so how do u actually OVERCLOCK?

[silent h3ro]

Does anyone like my new sig? Is it readable?

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 02:20
OK so how do u actually OVERCLOCK?
Let me rephrase that, what exactly do I have to do to overclock my video card?

[SingaBoiy]

CoolBits (http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_coolbits/) is what I use.

[CornerPocket]

Originally posted by SingaBoiy@3 August 2004 - 06:33
CoolBits (http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_coolbits/) is what I use.
Good find&#33; ..and I would add to use the &#39;Test New Settings&#39; each time you increase before making them permanent for start up.

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by SingaBoiy@3 August 2004 - 08:33
CoolBits (http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_coolbits/) is what I use.
Thanx&#33; That was very helpful. :D

[silent h3ro]

What is better to increase? Memory clock or core clock?
EDIT:Stock speeds: 300/906, right now i&#39;m at 315/920 and I use the test changes and it worked fine.

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Coolbits looks great :) , but is there an radeon equivalent package? :unsure:

[silent h3ro]

Can someone help me out here? In the settings box there is the option of standard 2d or performance 3d? The default is standard 2d. When I click on performance 3d and click deteck optimal frequency, the card goes through the test and when its done is says 522/1(ghz). Is this safe to overclock to with stock fan? The compuetr tested it and sait is was alright.

[SingaBoiy]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 08:03
Can someone help me out here? In the settings box there is the option of standard 2d or performance 3d? The default is standard 2d. When I click on performance 3d and click deteck optimal frequency, the card goes through the test and when its done is says 522/1(ghz). Is this safe to overclock to with stock fan? The compuetr tested it and sait is was alright.
I doubt it :lol:

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by SingaBoiy+3 August 2004 - 13:06--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (SingaBoiy @ 3 August 2004 - 13:06)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 08:03
Can someone help me out here? In the settings box there is the option of standard 2d or performance 3d? The default is standard 2d. When I click on performance 3d and click deteck optimal frequency, the card goes through the test and when its done is says 522/1(ghz). Is this safe to overclock to with stock fan? The compuetr tested it and sait is was alright.
I doubt it :lol: [/b][/quote]
Ok so what is a good speed for my card? Stock speed 300/906.

[SingaBoiy]

Maybe around 350/950.

You really have to figure it out yourseld. Go up incriments til you find artifacts or your card keeps messing up or that you game keeps freezing... stuff like that. Then go back down alittle.

[CornerPocket]

Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)@3 August 2004 - 10:49
Coolbits looks great :) , but is there an radeon equivalent package? :unsure:
Try Rage3D tweak:
http://www.rage3d.com/index.php?node=r3dtweak

Girl is not bad looking either :wub:
http://www.rage3d.com/r3dtweak/Girl.gif

Someone might be stuck in the tweak settings for a while... :lol:

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by CornerPocket+3 August 2004 - 17:28--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (CornerPocket @ 3 August 2004 - 17:28)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-(>Zero Cool<)@3 August 2004 - 10:49
Coolbits looks great :) , but is there an radeon equivalent package? :unsure:
Try Rage3D tweak:
http://www.rage3d.com/index.php?node=r3dtweak

Girl is not bad looking either :wub:
http://www.rage3d.com/r3dtweak/Girl.gif

Someone might be stuck in the tweak settings for a while... :lol: [/b][/quote]
thanks a lot cornerpocket :) , I may have to have a good look at that package :rolleyes: ;)

[silent h3ro]

My cards is at 332/938 @54C GPU core is that too hot?

[silent h3ro]

Now it is at 340/947 @55C. What is a temperature to start worrying about?

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 21:34
Now it is at 340/947 @55C. What is a temperature to start worrying about?
ok I am as clueles as you are about this stuff pal but have you tried running anybenchmarks to see if you are doing any good? :)

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)+3 August 2004 - 18:19--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ((>Zero Cool<) @ 3 August 2004 - 18:19)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 21:34
Now it is at 340/947 @55C. What is a temperature to start worrying about?
ok I am as clueles as you are about this stuff pal but have you tried running anybenchmarks to see if you are doing any good? :) [/b][/quote]
No&#33; Where are teh benchmarks? I did notice a big fps increase in doom 3 though&#33; :D

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer+3 August 2004 - 22:22--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (HardcoreGamer @ 3 August 2004 - 22:22)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)@3 August 2004 - 18:19
<!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 21:34
Now it is at 340/947 @55C. What is a temperature to start worrying about?
ok I am as clueles as you are about this stuff pal but have you tried running anybenchmarks to see if you are doing any good? :)
No&#33; Where are teh benchmarks? I did notice a big fps increase in doom 3 though&#33; :D [/b][/quote]
which like me is probably what prompted the attempts ;)

If you want some benchmarks then this may help

clicky (http://www.benchmarkhq.ru/index.html)

might wanna try aquamark too, they have a nice forum where you can compare scores to see how you are doing

aquamark (http://www.aquamark3.com/)

lemme know how you get on :)

[silent h3ro]

My aquamark3 score was 23,700 err something like that. Someguy in the forums apparently got past 100,000&#33; My comp. sucks&#33;
I did it again and got 23,581. :(

[kaiweiler]

My aquamark score is almost 38,000. Your score does seem a bit low. Make sure you have all open programs closed and even stuff like a good defrag and system clean can make a big difference.

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 23:00
My aquamark3 score was 23,700 err something like that. Someguy in the forums apparently got past 100,000&#33; My comp. sucks&#33;
I did it again and got 23,581. :(
I wouldn&#39;t klet the results annoy you,it&#39;s all relevant. Some folks will get extreme results and others have spent an extreme amount of money to get those results. Try doing a comparison by uploading your results and comparing them against similar set ups , thaty will give you a better idea. for the record I have gone from about 26000 or so to 32000 so far, need to do some more research first :)

[Storm]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 08:35
Does anyone like my new sig? Is it readable?
no, still to dark........ i can read it, but it really strenuous......... try adding a lil white....... or make the red a lil lighter red...... the picture will still be unidetifiable, but at least you can read the info........ ;)

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by Storm+3 August 2004 - 19:39--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Storm @ 3 August 2004 - 19:39)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 08:35
Does anyone like my new sig? Is it readable?
no, still to dark........ i can read it, but it really strenuous......... try adding a lil white....... or make the red a lil lighter red...... the picture will still be unidetifiable, but at least you can read the info........ ;) [/b][/quote]
Ok, thx for ur input, I&#39;ll try it&#33; :D

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)+3 August 2004 - 19:27--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ((>Zero Cool<) @ 3 August 2004 - 19:27)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 23:00
My aquamark3 score was 23,700 err something like that. Someguy in the forums apparently got past 100,000&#33; My comp. sucks&#33;
I did it again and got 23,581. :(
I wouldn&#39;t klet the results annoy you,it&#39;s all relevant. Some folks will get extreme results and others have spent an extreme amount of money to get those results. Try doing a comparison by uploading your results and comparing them against similar set ups , thaty will give you a better idea. for the record I have gone from about 26000 or so to 32000 so far, need to do some more research first :) [/b][/quote]
Ok i&#39;ll have to do more reasearch.
Just got my results back:

GFX 3,195
CPU 5,526
__________
24,782

(1024x768x32,AA:Off,Aniso:4x,Details:V.High)

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer+4 August 2004 - 00:00--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (HardcoreGamer &#064; 4 August 2004 - 00:00)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>
Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)@3 August 2004 - 19:27
<!--QuoteBegin-HardcoreGamer@3 August 2004 - 23:00
My aquamark3 score was 23,700 err something like that. Someguy in the forums apparently got past 100,000&#33; My comp. sucks&#33;
I did it again and got 23,581. :(
I wouldn&#39;t klet the results annoy you,it&#39;s all relevant. Some folks will get extreme results and others have spent an extreme amount of money to get those results. Try doing a comparison by uploading your results and comparing them against similar set ups , thaty will give you a better idea. for the record I have gone from about 26000 or so to 32000 so far, need to do some more research first :)
Ok i&#39;ll have to do more reasearch.
Just got my results back:

GFX 3,195
CPU 5,526
__________
24,782

(1024x768x32,AA:Off,Aniso:4x,Details:V.High) [/b][/quote]
Just keep in mind I am just learning like you so I am only suggesting where to look or what benchmarking to look at through my relative inexperience, I&#39;ll give you a shout if I find out in any good stuff if you like. I had a wee poke around the aquamark forum, they seemto have some interesting suggestions, keep me posted, oh and I sent you a pm :) oh and I meant I would have to do some more research not you :)

[silent h3ro]

[/QUOTE]
Just keep in mind I am just learning like you so I am only suggesting where to look or what benchmarking to look at through my relative inexperience, I&#39;ll give you a shout if I find out in any good stuff if you like. I had a wee poke around the aquamark forum, they seemto have some interesting suggestions, keep me posted, oh and I sent you a pm :) oh and I meant I would have to do some more research not you :) [/QUOTE]
Yes it would be nice if you could help me. Sorry if I can not understand what you are trying to tell me. My brain is frying faster than my graphics card in this heat&#33; :wacko:
EDIT: Can&#39;t fix the quote.

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by HardcoreGamer@4 August 2004 - 00:45

Just keep in mind I am just learning like you so I am only suggesting where to look or what benchmarking to look at through my relative inexperience, I&#39;ll give you a shout if I find out in any good stuff if you like. I had a wee poke around the aquamark forum, they seemto have some interesting suggestions, keep me posted, oh and I sent you a pm :) oh and I meant I would have to do some more research not you :) [/QUOTE]
Yes it would be nice if you could help me. Sorry if I can not understand what you are trying to tell me. My brain is frying faster than my graphics card in this heat&#33; :wacko:
EDIT: Can&#39;t fix the quote. [/quote]
no probs ;)

as I said I am trying to learn just like you are. :)

at the mo I am reading through the forums and trying some of the suggestions they make. Unfortunately I have an ati radeon card so most of the apps I am using won&#39;t apply to you.

Have you tried the cpucool app that someone suggested? :)

gotta go restart I just installed some stuff :rolleyes:

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)@3 August 2004 - 20:59


Just keep in mind I am just learning like you so I am only suggesting where to look or what benchmarking to look at through my relative inexperience, I&#39;ll give you a shout if I find out in any good stuff if you like. I had a wee poke around the aquamark forum, they seemto have some interesting suggestions, keep me posted, oh and I sent you a pm :) oh and I meant I would have to do some more research not you :)
Yes it would be nice if you could help me. Sorry if I can not understand what you are trying to tell me. My brain is frying faster than my graphics card in this heat&#33; :wacko:
EDIT: Can&#39;t fix the quote. [/QUOTE]
no probs ;)

as I said I am trying to learn just like you are. :)

at the mo I am reading through the forums and trying some of the suggestions they make. Unfortunately I have an ati radeon card so most of the apps I am using won&#39;t apply to you.

Have you tried the cpucool app that someone suggested? :)

gotta go restart I just installed some stuff :rolleyes: [/quote]
Cpu cool? Whats that?

[kaiweiler]

It&#39;s a program that makes your CPU run cooler while sitting idle I believe.
I never really saw a point in it myself...

[(>Zero Cool<)]

Originally posted by SingaBoiy@3 August 2004 - 12:33
CoolBits (http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_coolbits/) is what I use.
sorry I meant this, been seeing too many app names, so I got mixed up :rolleyes:

[XxKrNxStyLeZxX]

how do you see fps in doom3?

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by XxKrNxStyLeZxX@3 August 2004 - 21:47
how do you see fps in doom3?
Download fraps. ;)

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by (>Zero Cool<)+3 August 2004 - 21:39--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE ((>Zero Cool<) @ 3 August 2004 - 21:39)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-SingaBoiy@3 August 2004 - 12:33
CoolBits (http://www.overclockers.com.au/techstuff/a_coolbits/) is what I use.
sorry I meant this, been seeing too many app names, so I got mixed up :rolleyes: [/b][/quote]
Yes I tried it. It is very nice&#33; :)

[XxKrNxStyLeZxX]

haha oh man...i got 20,350 with my Radeon 9600.....ahh how sad :(

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by XxKrNxStyLeZxX@3 August 2004 - 23:40
haha oh man...i got 20,350 with my Radeon 9600.....ahh how sad :(
Ouch, dude. That card is a major bottleneck. :frusty:

[XxKrNxStyLeZxX]

haha my Radeon 9600 gets 2,310 and my cpu gets 8,488 for a total of 20,345

man...what a crappy video card

[silent h3ro]

Originally posted by XxKrNxStyLeZxX@4 August 2004 - 10:40
haha my Radeon 9600 gets 2,310 and my cpu gets 8,488 for a total of 20,345

man...what a crappy video card
nice cpu score&#33; :) What processor dou have. My cpu got 5,526. <_<

[XxKrNxStyLeZxX]

Pentium4 2.8ghz HT....no oc , stock cooling