So the new video card that I'm going to be using in my new build (still in the mail) is an EVGA GTX460 1GB. I've heard about the overclocking utilities from EVGA (there seem to be two: Precision for doing the OCing and OC Scanner for testing the settings) but my question is this: Does Precision have like presets that work for various cards or do you do everything on your own and pray you don't mess it all up? Also, does using Precision on your card void the warranty from EVGA? Quite curious about the warranty issue... I can't afford to void it.
Why would you want to OC that?
Provided you dont mess with the BIOS, I couldn't really see how they'd tell you'd done it though if it was through software.
Provided you dont mess with the BIOS, I couldn't really see how they'd tell you'd done it though if it was through software.
I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
Why would I want to OC it? Well to make it faster, of course. If anyone knows about using the EVGA utilities and could write something about them, that'd be great.
I'm familiar with the outcome of overclocking. My question was why do it?CapnNismo wrote:
Well to make it faster, of course.
also:
CapnNismo wrote:
EVGA utilities
As for the warranty voiding, it varies from manufacturer to manufacturer. Try google, first resultpresidentsheep wrote:
through software.
http://www.google.co.uk/#hl=en&sour … d61e9a0270
I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
well that's good. Unfortunately I hadn't found much, but I guess my search strings were wrong. That's good. My new problem is that the EVGA cards are sold out... so I might have to wait weeks for my card to come in. Should I pony up the extra €10 for the ASUS card and ditch the EVGA or wait for the EVGA???
EVGA have better customer support, warranty and RMA services. I'd waitCapnNismo wrote:
well that's good. Unfortunately I hadn't found much, but I guess my search strings were wrong. That's good. My new problem is that the EVGA cards are sold out... so I might have to wait weeks for my card to come in. Should I pony up the extra €10 for the ASUS card and ditch the EVGA or wait for the EVGA???
Also I dont think overclocking is usually covered by asus warranty.
I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
I know the ASUS has this voltage tweaking thing built in, that's why I am somewhat thinking about getting the ASUS. Still curious. I've had relatively decent support from ASUS here in Europe with my EEE PC, but who knows if they run their graphics cards and stuff like that differently. My motherboard is going to be an ASUS, too... Not that it matters in the end though.
EVGA fanboi can has arrived.
*Clears throat
EVGA does cover OC'ing. Please make sure you register your card when you get it. If you haven't registered on EVGA's site you can do eet here:
https://www.evga.com/support/signup.asp
Once you register you will be able to download utilities here: http://www.evga.com/support/drivers/ (EVGA Software/Utilities)
Currently the voltage tuner only supports GTX 260/280/295 Cards. You can edit/flash another bios to run higher voltages, but flashing another bios will void your warranty.
I think MSI Afterburner has voltage capabilities but I wouldn't know because I still don't touch anything MSI with a 10 foot stick.
btw I'm in the same boat as you waiting for EVGA cards to come in. My GTX 470 has been out of stock for a month now. (SC+)
*Clears throat
EVGA does cover OC'ing. Please make sure you register your card when you get it. If you haven't registered on EVGA's site you can do eet here:
https://www.evga.com/support/signup.asp
Once you register you will be able to download utilities here: http://www.evga.com/support/drivers/ (EVGA Software/Utilities)
Currently the voltage tuner only supports GTX 260/280/295 Cards. You can edit/flash another bios to run higher voltages, but flashing another bios will void your warranty.
I think MSI Afterburner has voltage capabilities but I wouldn't know because I still don't touch anything MSI with a 10 foot stick.
btw I'm in the same boat as you waiting for EVGA cards to come in. My GTX 470 has been out of stock for a month now. (SC+)
EVGA warranty does cover BIOS flashing. Also covers installing third party coolers. Just physical damage is excluded
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Only BIOS' for your part number. IE: An updated BIOS for your card, not flashing Vanilla -> Superclocked.max wrote:
EVGA warranty does cover BIOS flashing. Also covers installing third party coolers. Just physical damage is excluded
I'm not sure about Nibtor editing, there's really no way to track it. But I don't think 460s are supported yet.
Edit: Looks like 460s are supported
Last edited by The_Sniper_NM (2010-08-25 19:18:52)
You can flash stock EVGA 460 cards with higher clock BIOS, provided by EVGA themselves.
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=498804
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=498804
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Went ahead and changed the order out for the ASUS GTX 460. Merchant said it would take about a month for the EVGA card to arrive and ASUS has at least preset OC profiles for their cards and it's a custom cooler and PCB. Reviews said the ASUS was much better on quality than the EVGA, so we'll see.
Went ahead and changed the order out for the ASUS GTX 460. Merchant said it would take about a month for the EVGA card to arrive and ASUS has at least preset OC profiles for their cards and it's a custom cooler and PCB. Reviews said the ASUS was much better on quality than the EVGA, so we'll see.
Last edited by CapnNismo (2010-08-26 01:06:21)
Like I said, updated BIOS's for your part number. All GTX 460 PN's are listed in that post.GC_PaNzerFIN wrote:
You can flash stock EVGA 460 cards with higher clock BIOS, provided by EVGA themselves.
http://www.evga.com/forums/tm.aspx?m=498804