Question for the Pros

Log420 · Jul 17, 2005, 08:17 PM

Hey gang, just got the new machine built and now have a eVGA 6800GT vid card. First time with Nvidia. Using stock 77.72 drivers from nvidia site right now and used it's built-in oc to go from stock of 350/1ghz to 421/1.14. That seems pretty decent to me. The main question is are there modded drivers (i.e. like Omega for ATI) that are better than stock for Nvidia cards? Also, any utilities (i.e. ATI Tray Tool) for Nvidia as well? Thanks for any advice and help guys.

The_Neon_Cowboy · Jul 17, 2005, 10:26 PM

There are omegas as well as DH zeropoint
http://www.omegadrivers.net/
http://www.dhzeropoint.net/

Log420 · Jul 17, 2005, 10:43 PM

right on Cowboy One preferred over the other? I know (at least it seemed to me) Omega was the man when it came to ATI. I notice on Omega's page it's been awhile since an Nvidia update/release, and I've not checked into DHZeropoint yet. Basically, I guess I'm asking is it a good idea to use one of the modded driver sets just like it was better to run Omega on my ATI? Thanks again for the info/assist.

Necrosis · Jul 17, 2005, 10:59 PM

I would say the ZP drivers just for the fact they're based off newer drivers. However, you'll have to compare them /w the drivers you're using now to which ones work best for you. The eVGA cards are great, what are your temps anyway?

Log420 · Jul 17, 2005, 11:59 PM

58/59 C idle @ above timings 421/1.14 from stock 77.72 forceware panel
not sure about load as I haven't figured a way to record it yet. by leaving temp screen open and when I leave game it was like 72-3 I think ? got 5701 on 3dmark 05

Necrosis · Jul 18, 2005, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Log420

60 C idle @ above timings 421/1.14 from stock 77.72 forceware panel
not sure about load as I haven't figured a way to record it yet. by leaving temp screen open and when I leave game it was like 72-3 I think ? got 5701 on 3dmark 05

Very good, I guess it's time to download the ZP's.