OCUK 8800 GTX what PIC-E Freq?

[Slinkie]

Hi Folks,

Is there a best bios freq setting for the above Gfx card? This is my first PCI-E card so am unsure about how to get the best out of it. At the moment it isset to auto (100).

Will a change in this help with any overclocking or ingame performance?

Thanks

Matt

See overclocking thread here

 

[bilston]

i dont think the freq makes that much difference although may be wrong.

Try upping the PCIE voltage to JUST 0.1v over the default and see where that gets you.

 

[Duke]

You only need to adjust the freq if you get stuck overclocking your CPU. It sometimes helps if it is set to 101-105, for example. It won't make the graphics quicker though.

 

[Slinkie]

Ok then, If I up the freq to 105 and the voltage up by a bit it might help me overclock the card? Will it have any affects on the card itself, eg, too high a freq could damage it or too high a voltage could damamge it?

 

[Rackerz]

I've been warned not to put my PCI freq over 110 as it can damage things, mainly files. I don't know whether there is any truth in it or not though, best to be on the safe side.

Some people say upping the voltage/freq will help with overclocking the card whereas others disagree. Only way is to try yourself.

 

[Slinkie]

Thanks for that, one more question? How do I overclock the shaders? I only have the option of upping the core and the memory? Is it something to do with DX10? I have win xp home installed.

 

[COYS]

I used rivetuner and followed this guide to unlock the shader OC

http://www.guru3d.com/newsitem.php?id=5958