When the user wants to exceed the limits of the graphic card, they make use of GPU overclocking software. This is not at all scary and is pretty easy as well as precise and you can access the video card settings using this. When the GPU clock frequency, as well as voltage and fan speed, is increased the performance as well as the temperature can be balanced and the graphics card potential can be increased. There are different kinds of CPU overclocking software download which are available and also intel overclocking software for various intel processors.
Pros of Overclocking CPU and RAM. By overclocking a CPU or RAM, users increase the operating frequency and speed of the hardware. Higher frequencies equate to better performance. Hardware like the CPU or RAM can complete tasks faster than their stock versions. In real world usage, this leads to faster load and render times.
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- MSI Afterburner. The MSI Afterburner is a staple GPU overclocking tool among overclocking.
- Overclocking the Power Mac G4 QuickSilver (Single-CPU) QuickSilver G4’s are all 133MHz bus systems, use only the jumper settings as mentioned in this section, mixing them up with those for the MDD can damage your CPU card.
- Overclocking can be done relatively easily in many computers (in fact, the Blue & White G3 actually has a box right next to the processor to adjust the processor settings). However, some computers aren’t adjusted as easily. All models are different, and some cannot be overclocked at all.
This GPU overclocking software includes supporting the 6th generation Intel core processors. This intel overclocking software is windows based and it is a software meant for novices and experienced persons alike. It helps to monitor, overclock and stress a system.
Sys Tool
This CPU overclocking software download which is available helps in tweaking and in monitoring the motherboard, overclocking and is a Nvidia overclocking software as well. It helps to enhance the speed step control and in the acoustic management of HDD as well as in changing the chipset memory timings.
EVGA
This software helps dynamically to set different independent frequency as well as voltage points so that there is total control. It helps in overclocking and the scan mode which is available is used to find the best frequency and voltage curve for the card. It has an OSD interface and it supports RGB color.
Linux FSB Overclocking Tool
This software helps in infusing new life into devices that are old. It is easy to use and has been rated high among users for the design, support as well as features offered by the software. It helps you push the components to their full potential.
ATIccelerator for Mac
This software is an overclocking tool for the ATI graphics card. It changes the ATI graphic card frequencies under Mac operating systems. It is sophisticated as well as convenient and it does not need you to dump them modify and lastly reflash ROM nor is there a need to reboot after every change in frequencies.
CPU – Tweaker for Windows
The software supports Intel Sandy bridge as well as the Ivy Bridge CPUs. You can add Vcore as well as VDimm for the CPUs and increase the XMP reading information.
Most Popular Software – MSI Afterburner
This software is very popular when it comes to overclocking the graphics card. It gives the user full control over the graphics card and it gives a detailed overview of the hardware as well. It also has additional features like customization of the fan profiles or video recording as well as benchmarking. This software is available free of cost and it can be used with all kinds of graphics cards. You can also see CPU Temparature Monitor
What is Overclocking Software?
Some of the various GPU overclocking software in addition to pushing the limits of the graphic card, also have hardware monitors which show the hardware information in real time such as the usage, voltage, clock speed as well as the temperature. You can even display whatever information is required when you are gaming and thus Nvidia overclocking software assists as well.
When there is CPU overclocking software download which is done, there is absolute control over all the minutest details including extensive control over graphics MSI cards. Precise control of the memory, core as well as PLL voltages can also be maintained and heat dissipation is done efficiently.
Various intel overclocking software and others as well also allow you to choose the look and feel and customize the user skins. There is multi language support available and there are benchmarking tools available as well which help to push the graphics card to the limits and so stability can be tested as well as thermal performance.
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-------------------------------GUIDE------------------------------
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Enjoy your faster GPU!.
----------------------BENCHMARKS-----------------------------
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FPS: min=13 max=22 avg=15
Crysis: 24.89
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DX10:24.9fps (score:1057)
OpenGL: 23.2 (score:982)
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DX10:18fps (scores 452)
OpenGL:16.3 (scores 410)
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OpenGL:12.6fps (scores 317)
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3DMark Vantage: P2294
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FPS: min=16 max=26 avg=18
Crysis: 33fps
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OpenGL: 28fps (scores: 1211)
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and 1314 for the third one
Now your done if your paranoid like me of overheating your computer you can also optionally download and install LubbosFanControl to max out your fans to keep it as cool as possible.
Enjoy your faster GPU!.
----------------------BENCHMARKS-----------------------------
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Furmark
Points:912
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Unigine Sanctuary Demo (run with everything on defuilt excapt resolution turned down to 1280x800 )
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Furmark
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FPS: min=16 max=26 avg=18
Crysis: 33fps
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3DMark Vantage: 2922
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