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.

 

[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.

 

[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?

 

[1kiwi]

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

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