8800Ultra core clock questions.

[metalmackey]

Hi,

On my old PC (XP and 7800GTX) there was a "2D mode" where the core clock was lowered in windows. Why doesn't this happen in Vista with my Ultras? Can I lower it by half using EVGA Precision without things like Aero and video playback being affected? Also, will it lower the temps of the cards?

Ta

 

[ins0mn1ac]

It should happen in Vista afaik. Since the same feature for ATi works in Vista for a fact. Yes you can use the tool to lower it yourself, create 2d/3d profiles, video won't be affected and it will lower your temps.

 

[Roeg1]

Thanks this as saved me making the thread i was thinking this myself, my 8800GTX runs pritty warm and in 2d mode i see it as a waste being clocked so high wasnt sure id down clocking ti to min riva tuner allowed would hinder the card in anyway..

 

[KillBoY_UK]

i clock mine down to about 250/300 when im doing stuff in 2d much lower and it craps up

 

[metalmackey]

Thanks guys.

EVGA Precision will let me go as low as 460MHz, so I set it to that for 2D stuff.