*** NVIDIA 8800GT OVERCLOCK ***

[iluv2fly]

*** NVIDIA 8800GT OVERCLOCK ***

Post your results, settings, problems, tips and other helpful information. Let's get this thread rolling!

Checkout Hall of Fame and the Heatsink Roundup below !

 

[iluv2fly]

*** Hall Of Fame ***


Best Overclock V-Mod:

810/1950/2000 XFX, Thermalright V2, 1.28v. Shaq


Best Overclock AIR:

780/1900/2000 EVGA SC, Zalman VF1000. swtethan


Latest Drivers:
VISTA
XP


Overclocking Software:
RIVATUNER
ATI Tool
GPU-Z

Bios Collection:
NVIDIA BIOS
NBITor
nvFlash

Volt-mod:
V-mod #1
V-mod #2


Air Cooling solutions:
ZALMAN VF1000
Thermaltake DuOrb
Thermalright V2
Accelero S1 Rev. 2

Mega Heatsink Roundup !


Remember try this at your own risk !
You might fry everything you have !
You might "Brick" your card if you flash it!
Your warranty will be Voided !
USE GOOD COOLING !

 

[swtethan]

I will post my results when I get my card. Too bad I am on vacation for the next week.

 

[alcoholbob]

LOL.

So this is a contest of who can get their stock-cooled 8800GT the highest before it catches on fire?

 

[JBT]

Originally posted by: Astrallite
LOL.

So this is a contest of who can get their stock-cooled 8800GT the highest before it catches on fire?

umm I think it might be used as a comparison database to see where others are getting their 8800GT's clock speeds. I don't think its at all about trying to catch them on fire.

 

[bryanW1995]

yes, but it would look kinda cool to see pics if anyone DOES catch their card on fire :evil:

 

[imported_Shaq]

I will try to catch mine on fire when I get it. Wish me luck!!

 

[Hazaro]

Mine is shipping!

 

[taltamir]

Pics? f--- pics.. I wanna see an HD film of the computer catching on fire... you should submit it to funniest home videos or something...

 

[nccr]

Also, any successful attempts at installing aftermarket cooling would be good to know. I have a spare vf900cu lying around.

 

[Hazaro]

Originally posted by: nccr
Also, any successful attempts at installing aftermarket cooling would be good to know. I have a spare vf900cu lying around.

Should be fine it has series 6 and 7 mounting holes.

Mounting the S1 monster on my card

 

[iluv2fly]

UPS can't get here fast enough

 

[HostofFun]

Mine should be here Thursday... will update then! SLI pair of 8800GT's for the win!

 

[Hazaro]

Overnight from Canada, waiting waiting

 

[taltamir]

is anyone here gonna try to catch it on fire? If I had a bunch of money I totally would!

 

[imported_Shaq]

I hope there will be pencil mods for the core and memory. How sweet would that be. Then we have an even greater chance to catch it on fire.

 

[swtethan]

okay here is my first overclock, 650/1900 LOL

 

[alcoholbob]

Bleh, my stock is 660/1900/1650 =P (don't have it yet though...)

 

[Hazaro]

http://aycu28.webshots.com/ima...062609551733728_rs.jpg

12128 Stock GT SC

Uhh... Riva not working great with 169.04 drivers, overclocking will come soon...

 

[imported_Shaq]

okay...still testing but right now I'm at 710/1782/2000. Reference XFX version.

I thought I had a problem with the core earlier, but it turns out the memory was flaking out at 2100. I was at 684/1728/2066. I really hope I can see some EVGA SSC results. Has anybody seen any? I'm wondering if was worth the extra $40.

 

[HostofFun]

Originally posted by: Shaq
okay...still testing but right now I'm at 710/1782/2000. Reference XFX version.

I thought I had a problem with the core earlier, but it turns out the memory was flaking out at 2100. I was at 684/1728/2066. I really hope I can see some EVGA SSC results. Has anybody seen any? I'm wondering if was worth the extra $40.

Question: What utility are you using to overclock that does the shaders as well?

 

[thejez]

Originally posted by: HostofFun

Originally posted by: Shaq
okay...still testing but right now I'm at 710/1782/2000. Reference XFX version.

I thought I had a problem with the core earlier, but it turns out the memory was flaking out at 2100. I was at 684/1728/2066. I really hope I can see some EVGA SSC results. Has anybody seen any? I'm wondering if was worth the extra $40.

Question: What utility are you using to overclock that does the shaders as well?

i dont think there is one? unless a new NTune came out recently...

the SSC will come @ 700/1750/2000 -- i'm guessing it'll get up around 740 -- ill know for sure in a few days.

 

[HostofFun]

I've heard rumblings that Gainward ExperTool 5.6 or RivaTuner 2.06 beta6 may work.

 

[imported_Shaq]

Yeah rivatuner 2.06 beta and 169.04 drivers. I guess it is beta 6. It installs to Rivatuner 2.06test directory.

 

[alcoholbob]

Have you tested how much higher the temps are when you OC? Whether its a major difference or a minor difference would be important for the casual overclockers who may not have the greatest case airflow =P

I mean, I'm guessing since the stock temps are pretty high, there is an inherent risk of reducing the GPU's operating lifespan with OCing.