You can choose not to install it, not sure how that would affect this though.
The point is, with this method you don't even need to touch overdrive, but still get all the benefits of using it without the clock limits.
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AMD - How To Overclock The Official Way Using Afterburner + Step By Step Overclocking Guide + Comple
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You can choose not to install it, not sure how that would affect this though.
The point is, with this method you don't even need to touch overdrive, but still get all the benefits of using it without the clock limits.
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It works with 12.08
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Just followed the process and it is working fine for me. I was put off afterburner having flickering issues and clocks not down clocking to 300/150 outside of gaming but this appears to have resolved all the issues. 1x 7950 and 12.8 drivers running 1200/1600in 3d, fast as ****!
Yes people. Listen to these men, do not be put off by the poor and strange fellows who somehow couldn't get this to work. It works, and it works beautifully.
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If i remember rightly we couldn't get it to work because your tutorial was missing parts/files so take some of the blame.
If i remember rightly we couldn't get it to work because your tutorial was missing parts/files so take some of the blame.
No blame shall be left here as even with those files you lot couldnt get it working.
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Method still doesn't work for me in 12.8.
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Step 5. Select properties and add /xcl to the target box.
Should this be before or after the " and does it matter?
And its / not \ ?
Quick Question
Step 5. Select properties and add /xcl to the target box.
Should this be before or after the " and does it matter?
And its / not \ ?
Right click the afterburner shortcut on your desktop, select properties and add/xcl to the end so it appears like this.
"C:\Program Files (x86)\MSI Afterburner\MSIAfterburner.exe" /xcl
What do you mean memory clock jumps when applying?
Keep overdrive disabled. It might conflict with afterburner.
What do you mean memory clock jumps when applying?
Keep overdrive disabled. It might conflict with afterburner.
When i apply Memory Clock to something like 1225 the lower screen "jumps" or flickers..
Also off topic: Should i install CAP(3)?
Anyways it doesn't "jump" when using youtube and such like before
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Which card are you using?
I don't get any flicker using this method. Only when i use the unofficial method. Try uninstalling afterburner, and when it says do you want to keep your settings etc say no, delete everything. Once uninstalled reinstall from fresh.
Sounds like its still using the old method.
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Yes always use the latest caps, and uninstall any old caps.
Just redid the whole thing, deleted Afterburner in programs without saving anything then i deleted the folder and it still flickers when changing the Memory clock, but it doesn't really matter i guess i don't got the flicker anywhere else so its fine
Just redid the whole thing, deleted Afterburner in programs without saving anything then i deleted the folder and it still flickers when changing the Memory clock, but it doesn't really matter i guess i don't got the flicker anywhere else so its fine
Ah ok thats likely a flash issue. I get that sometimes. I think its either a flash or driver issue. Anyway, glad its working.
Hows it going Matt, just a quick one regarding this. Im still running the 12.3 drivers with Afterburner version 2.1 once i have installed the download you linked is do you have to do anything in CCC? Or do you just carry on as normal using AB? Also do you still have to ajust the unofficial overclocking in the AB cfg file or not?
Thanks again mate for this guide
Thanks again mate for this guide
Hey Liam.
Which card do you have? I'd probably upgrade if i was you, 12.8 drivers (with the latest caps) are excellent performers.
Once you've followed the guide, leave ccc alone. Sure you can tweak graphical settings but there is no need to touch overdrive as it may conflict with afterburner.
You can tweak core and memory clocks, voltages and power levels with afterburner.
Afterburner latest official version (not beta) is 2.3.3 and is smooth and stable. Probably about time you updated from the old 2.1 version as well.
Hey Liam.
Which card do you have? I'd probably upgrade if i was you, 12.8 drivers (with the latest caps) are excellent performers.
Once you've followed the guide, leave ccc alone. Sure you can tweak graphical settings but there is no need to touch overdrive as it may conflict with afterburner.
You can tweak core and memory clocks, voltages and power levels with afterburner.
Afterburner latest official version (not beta) is 2.3.3 and is smooth and stable. Probably about time you updated from the old 2.1 version as well.
Hi Matt thanks for that, think i am behind on the driver side of things
I have never used CAPS before either so not 100% sure how they work. The thing is the games i play GTA Sleeping Dogs and BF3 all seem to run well and i was worried that updating drivers might cause some issues. Im sure if i update everything will be fine i just hate changing things that work if you see what i mean As for my card its the MSI 7850, without doubt this best card i have ever had really impressed with it. I just know i can get a little more than 1050/1200 out of it
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