BFG 8800GT Shader will not go higher than 1900

[1kiwi]

Hi guys,

I'm using forceware drivers version 174.51 and RivaTuner to clock my 8800GT. I'm currently sitting at 762/1909 using linked clocks. When i unlink it and go for higher shader clocks 3D Mark 06 fails.

Should i be able to get higher clocks using stock cooling? Note: My case is relatively organized, all fans are on full and i'm using 60% fan setting for the GPU.

 

[Greebo]

No.

That is a good result.

With my 8800GT I could only get to 730/1844 so you have gone way beyond that.

Not every GT overclocks the same you know?

Be happy for a very,very good result on stock cooling and just enjoy some games now.

 

[HeX]

1900 is very good for a GT, my GTX won't push past that

 

[1kiwi]

Ok, cheers guys. Getting 13,998 on 3D mark. Is that what everyone uses to test their clocks? Sorry for the questions. I've been out of the loop for a long time.




I think this card might be able to give me a little bit more.

I'll keep trying. Thanks for your help.

 

[pastymuncher]

That's a good clock. I can't even get that high even with the bios volt mod.

 

[Rroff]

Without a (hardware) voltage mod you will probably find those clocks aren't stable for gaming... I can run 3D Marks at 771/1890 and 1944 (I can't get 1909) but after 20 minutes or so of gaming the graphics will lockup - maybe better cooling would help dunno - but it doesn't get over 65-68C with the BIOS fan settings adjusted.

My highest fully stable clocks are 756/1836 and I usually run 742/1836. So if your stable at 760+ core and 1900 shader you are doing well.

 

[steve258]

Mine does 740/1864(I think)/975 and that's with the 1.1V BIOS mod and Accelero S1 with 2 fans strapped on..

 

[Rroff]

On mine the shader clock jumps from 1836 to 1890 - no stops between... setting linked clocks for 740 gives 740/1836. Tho I'm guessing different cards prolly run different numbers as the OP seems to be able to get 1909.

 

[Rroff]

13998 seems a bit low with a quad core tho - I hit 14K on my other PC with an E6600 @ 3.8gig and a 8800GT (and thats using an x8 PCI-e port ) and get 13199 on this PC with the CPU at 3.6gig - not final score tho I'm guessing theres another 200 points in it yet.

 

[1kiwi]

Thanks for the comments guys. I'm only playing COD4 atm and it seems to run OK. CPU is currently at 440*8. Can't get 400 * 9 with my current cooling. 70 is my limit lol

 

[1kiwi]

13998 seems a bit low with a quad core tho - I hit 14K on my other PC with an E6600 @ 3.8gig and a 8800GT (and thats using an x8 PCI-e port )

Remember, i'm running at 3.5Ghz. What are the upper limits in terms of temps for my GPU?

 

[Rroff]

Remember, i'm running at 3.5Ghz. What are the upper limits in terms of temps for my GPU?

Yeah but you got 2 more cores than me which should boost the CPU portion considerably.

 

[dr. sarf]

All cards are different and tbh thats a good oc. If you want better performance, go buy a better card.

 

[1kiwi]

If you want better performance, go buy a better card.

To me, its about getting the best out of what you have.