Whats the best GPU overclocking utility for an 8800?

[Fadardo]

Whats the best one(s), since I hear ntune is crap and google search isn't bringing up great results for 'best gpu overclocking utility'.

Thanks

 

[Title]

I believe most are using rivatuner. Google "rivatuner guide" when you get it, it's not the easiest program to use.

 

[nitromullet]

Probably not considered the "best" due to the fact that it doesn't have as many options as rivatuner, but I like Gainward's ExperTool for overclocking because it's simple and it works. I've used it with an EVGA 8800GT, EVGA 8800GTX, and now with an XFX 8800GTS 512MB, so it's not just for Gainward cards.

http://www.gainward.com/support/support_uk.html

 

[Fadardo]

If i have multiple OC utilities installed at once is that a bad idea, are they going to conflict with each other>?

What if I only have 1 utility running at once, is it still a better idea to have only 1 installed at once?

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Try ATI Tool if you find riva a little too confusing. No this isnt a joke ATI Tool is for both Nvidia and ATI.

 

[Sylvanas]

+1 for Rivatuner.

 

[Syntax Error]

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
+1 for Rivatuner.

 

[chizow]

Originally posted by: WaTaGuMp
Try ATI Tool if you find riva a little too confusing. No this isnt a joke ATI Tool is for both Nvidia and ATI.

Not sure if ATITool got an update, but it didn't work with NV starting with at least the 169s. I'd agree though with using RivaTuner as the best option. NV should really just hire Unwinder, or at least pay him for essentially supporting a huge feature of their products.

 

[error8]

You can raise the clocks with Riva Tuner and test the cards stability with Ati Tool.

 

[JimiP]

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
+1 for Rivatuner.

 

[munisgtm]

Originally posted by: JimiP

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
+1 for Rivatuner.

 

[TheRyuu]

Originally posted by: munisgtm

Originally posted by: JimiP

Originally posted by: Sylvanas
+EleventyBillion for Rivatuner.

 

[ja1484]

Ideally, determine your OC using a utility like RivaTuner and then flash the card's BIOS to operate at those frequencies by default. However, this can be a bit involved, and you risk permanently breaking your card if it's done incorrectly.

Of the applications out there, RivaTuner is really the only one worth mentioning. Nvidia's own software, nTune, is horribly buggy and inconsistent. ATi Tool does not appear to work properly with many newer Nvidia drivers.

I recommend my own personal method:

Use RivaTuner to OC the card by having it apply OC settings at startup, and having it startup @ windows start. Then simpl close RivaTuner. Your GPU will retain the OC frequencies but you won't have RivaTuner needlessly running in the background.

 

[Peelback79]

Rivatuner work with Vista64?

 

[Sylvanas]

Originally posted by: Peelback79
Rivatuner work with Vista64?

Yes, 2.06 even comes with signed drivers.

 

[n7]

In case it's not obvious already....

Rivatuner!