I want a faster 6600gt.

fps justin · April 16th, 2006

I want a faster 6600gt. I want to try to max it out like i did my cpu. Any suggestions? I already did a basic overclock on it. What is this volt modding stuff and increasing the core voltage?

I like my videocard but if i don't do something to it, i doubt i'm going to keep it for much longer. LOL

**gvblake22** · April 16th, 2006

I'd say that core vs. memory clock bottlenecks are going to be more dependant on the type of card and architechture used rather than the brand. It just seems to be a brand specific thing because each company has it's own architechture with it's different overclocking performances.

As far as getting a better overclock on your 6600GT, better cooling and volt modding are about your only options (short of just plain buying a better card). Just remember that volt modding can potentially ruin your card, ESPECIALLY if you don't have sufficient cooling...

If you aren't willing to volt mod, then saving your pennies for a newer/faster/better card might be your only logical move...

fps justin · April 16th, 2006

i'm willing to volt mod. When i learn more about it.

Tyreal · April 16th, 2006

volt modding will certainly help your overclock but i wouldn't expect too much. Maybe a couple more fps in a game. I would suggest finding the max overclock right now before volt modding and see if its actually worth it to go ahead and try.

If you do not know your stuff, I would highly recommend NOT doing the mod. It is very risky and has the possibility to destroy your card.

fps justin · April 16th, 2006

i'm at max. Anything higher and you start seeing wierd shyt happening. core is at 585

Tyreal · April 16th, 2006

cool. My videocard is pretty crap. It doesn't want to go any higher than 575.

fps justin · April 16th, 2006

is voltmodding going to help alot? I skimmed hte guide and it seems pretty darn complicated. But if this will save me a few more years before needing to upgrade, then i might consider it.

Tyreal · April 16th, 2006

oh hell no. It won't save youa few more years, it might save a few more months or a year or two if it doesn't crap out by then. If you do a good successful volt mod, you can gain a fair bit of performance. Which guide did you read?

I know ofone but i'd like to know you have read.

fps justin · April 16th, 2006

one on ocforums.

Tyreal · April 16th, 2006

I don't know of any volt modding guides on OCF but I know that VR-Zone has a good one.

http://www.vr-zone.com/?i=1636&s=1

they take the card to the limits on this one.

April 16th, 2006	#1
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	I want a faster 6600gt. I want a faster 6600gt. I want to try to max it out like i did my cpu. Any suggestions? I already did a basic overclock on it. What is this volt modding stuff and increasing the core voltage? I like my videocard but if i don't do something to it, i doubt i'm going to keep it for much longer. LOL E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

April 16th, 2006	#3
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	i'm willing to volt mod. When i learn more about it. E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

April 16th, 2006	#4
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,567	volt modding will certainly help your overclock but i wouldn't expect too much. Maybe a couple more fps in a game. I would suggest finding the max overclock right now before volt modding and see if its actually worth it to go ahead and try. If you do not know your stuff, I would highly recommend NOT doing the mod. It is very risky and has the possibility to destroy your card. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

April 16th, 2006	#5
fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	i'm at max. Anything higher and you start seeing wierd shyt happening. core is at 585 E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

April 16th, 2006	#6
Tyreal Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 2,567	cool. My videocard is pretty crap. It doesn't want to go any higher than 575. D-Tek Fuzion, MCP655, MCR220

April 16th, 2006	#2
gvblake22 Modder-ator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Tempe Desert Posts: 6,479 Blog Entries: 1	I'd say that core vs. memory clock bottlenecks are going to be more dependant on the type of card and architechture used rather than the brand. It just seems to be a brand specific thing because each company has it's own architechture with it's different overclocking performances. As far as getting a better overclock on your 6600GT, better cooling and volt modding are about your only options (short of just plain buying a better card). Just remember that volt modding can potentially ruin your card, ESPECIALLY if you don't have sufficient cooling... If you aren't willing to volt mod, then saving your pennies for a newer/faster/better card might be your only logical move...

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fps justin Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 1,199	one on ocforums. E2140 @ 375 x 8 = 3.0ghz 2x1 ocz system 1337s pc2-6400 5-5-5-15 @ 450mhz gigabyte P35 S3L eVGA 7600GT Stock 120 gig seagate ULTRA X-Finity 600w Sonata 2 w/ top fan G5 Lazer Mouse

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