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EVGA announces GPU voltage tuner for GTX 285s, 295

Post Date: 2009-01-25
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    Posted: 25 Jan 2009 at 7:21am
EVGA announces GPU voltage tuner for GTX 260s, 280s, 295s

The first utility of its kind

For a number of years, many enthusiasts have enjoyed the idea of voltage modifying the GPU in order to yield higher overclocks in an attempt to squeeze every last ounce of performance out of their investments. Yet, the result often came at the cost of voiding a warranty or possessing general soldering skills and a few anxiety relief pills.

Nevertheless, EVGA has responded to the request for a non-warranty-voiding solution with the announcement of its own GPU voltage tuning software utility. The first version of this utility will support all EVGA GTX 280, 65nm GTX 260, and GTX 295 cards. Yes that's right, this is only for EVGA cards, and only for EVGA registered users. In addition, support for the company's 55nm GTX 260s and GTX 285s will come shortly in a later release.

Our friend Jacob Freeman from EVGA has demonstrated the utility running on an air-cooled EVGA GTX 295, in which he was able to raise the core clock frequency from 685MHz to a stunning 783MHz and the shader frequency from 1476MHz to 1692MHz with a small vCore boost of 225mV.

The utility is expected to be available for download on EVGA's site within the next few weeks. More information, including pictures of the utility in action on the GTX 295, can be found here.



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That could be a great utility like their OCing utility but only works for their gpu's which kinda sucks. I wouldnt mind trying it if it worked with xfx gpus
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Really nice but the temps on the overclocked gpu's (presume at idle) are scary.  To think about using the utility, it looks like you need extra cooling on the gpu's and a strong heart.
 
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If only I knew how to overclock, or tune any of my hardware. Question
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@Escape, to OC your GPU:

use Rivatuner

use my quick guide here

and here is a nice indepth guide for it


remember to watch your temps after oc, above 80c and you are getting too hot.




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D@mn program doesn't support my 285's rawr Sleepy
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Bah! Almost makes me wish I'd waited for DS to get some EVGA 295's in... oh well I'll still be happy with my Zotecs methinks...
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Originally posted by Dsnewb210

D@mn program doesn't support my 285's rawr Sleepy


which program?

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I forsee many overzealous EVGA customers demanding service for sl agged gpus in the near future... Geek
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That's a really nice utility, but, I don't think it would yield a lot of real world performance gains.
 
Let's see,
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Originally posted by Alex

That's a really nice utility, but, I don't think it would yield a lot of real world performance gains.
 
Let's see,
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How do you figure that? One of evga's techs was able to raise his 295's clocks to 783/1692 from 684/1476. With this kind of increase how could you not see a giant performance boost..
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O well I cant use that. I would like to OC the GPU when I get my PC. Does anyone know what DS's policy is regarding OC??
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OCing the GPU, is fine frying it, you are on your own

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Originally posted by Samael

O well I cant use that. I would like to OC the GPU when I get my PC. Does anyone know what DS's policy is regarding OC??
 
It is covered but I suggest having a DS tech help you out with it.
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