overdrive

Son_of_Thunder · Sep 30, 2004, 03:24 PM

i just got my x800xt and it has overdrive. when i enable overdrive the core frequency goes up 6Mhz...is that the best that overdrive can do?

Shinjikun · Sep 30, 2004, 03:59 PM

Overdrive initiates a 'safe' overclock to the video card but if you're not satisfied just disable it and then overclock your video card manually. Overdrive in some cases doesn't push the video card hard at all due to the thermal temps within the case and specifically the temp sensor on the video card. Some people will get better results with OD than others.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Sep 30, 2004, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Son_of_Thunder

i just got my x800xt and it has overdrive. when i enable overdrive the core frequency goes up 6Mhz...is that the best that overdrive can do?

your running hot then

normal over drive is + 1 X the referance clock, wich is useally 27mhz
it auto clocks it self down according to the reported temprature of your card

dipstick · Oct 1, 2004, 08:03 PM

I don’t think it has anything to do with temperature at all. First at a 6MHz OC the pointer is all the way over to max redline. Second I have dropped my card temps from 47/76 to 33/64 and overdrive is still 6MHz tops; I've tested this on three XTPE's with and without additional fans blowing on the cards. All reviews also only show 6MHz OCs with overdrive.
Get a free OC tool and do it the right way

GutterPunk · Oct 1, 2004, 08:58 PM

dipstick can i have 1 of your xtpe's? lol

i suggest manually ocing it

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Shinjikun 第3 子供 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Nerv HQ Posts: 1,319 Rep Power: 0	Overdrive initiates a 'safe' overclock to the video card but if you're not satisfied just disable it and then overclock your video card manually. Overdrive in some cases doesn't push the video card hard at all due to the thermal temps within the case and specifically the temp sensor on the video card. Some people will get better results with OD than others. __________________ Xfire: [Shinji1225 \ Status] A7N8X-E Deluxe Athlon XP 2500+ (@ 2.2 GHz 11x200 MHz FSB) Corsair TwinX XMS 1GB PC3200 Dual Channel (2-2-3-5) [color=red]ATi [/color][color=white]Radeon 9500 Pro (@ 330\310) \ [/color][color=white]Omega Catalyst Drivers v2.5.90[/color] [color=white]Ultra X-Connect 500W PSU[/color]

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Oct 1, 2004, 08:03 PM	#4
dipstick HardwareHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: USA Posts: 3,609 Rep Power: 71 System Specs	I don’t think it has anything to do with temperature at all. First at a 6MHz OC the pointer is all the way over to max redline. Second I have dropped my card temps from 47/76 to 33/64 and overdrive is still 6MHz tops; I've tested this on three XTPE's with and without additional fans blowing on the cards. All reviews also only show 6MHz OCs with overdrive. Get a free OC tool and do it the right way