nTune over clock

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Vista_32bit

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Hi guys, I have been overclocking my graphics card with RivaTuner, I decided to try nTune, I then realized I needed to adjust my GPU fan speed, but when I open nTune under the "Performance" tab there isn't any category which let's me adjust my mobo settings...:huh:
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I'm not sure if it is my specific video card (8400GS) or mother board (Dell RY206). But it is running VERY hot, last time I checked close to 140°F. So any help would be appreciated.
 

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    *Modified*Dell Inspiron 531s
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    AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.3GHz
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    Dell RY206 0RY206
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    4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX GeForce GTS 250
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    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer 5.1 Surround Sound
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    Dell SE198WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat-panel LCD
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    LOGISYS 575W SLI Ready ATX12V
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    2 120mm, 4 vents optional fans
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    Dell Stock
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the nTune application is only available on supported chipsets, like Nforce chipsets.
have a look here at the system tools guide at the bottom and supported products section. NVIDIA System Tools with ESA Support
 

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MrNeeds said:
the nTune application is only available on supported chipsets, like Nforce chipsets.
have a look here at the system tools guide at the bottom and supported products section. NVIDIA System Tools with ESA Support
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Okay, and I tried SpeedFan and the meters won't show up, so I can't control fans, is that because I can't control my mobo?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    *Modified*Dell Inspiron 531s
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell RY206 0RY206
    Memory
    4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX GeForce GTS 250
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer 5.1 Surround Sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE198WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat-panel LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    LOGISYS 575W SLI Ready ATX12V
    Case
    Cooler Master CM 690
    Cooling
    2 120mm, 4 vents optional fans
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 3000
    Keyboard
    Dell Stock
    Internet Speed
    20 MB/s Down...2 MB/s Up
A few things,

1. Speedfan very rarely works with pre-built computers (Dell, HP, etc), usually due to the castrated bioses that they have.

2. Regarding ntune, did you click on the "Accept end user agreement"? Been a long time since I played around with ntune (1 because I don't have a Nvidia card ATM and 2 because it used to be (and probably is) a piece of junk), but pretty sure you have to click on and agree to it before you can use ntune.

3. Overclocking your video card. It is a 8400GS and overclocking it is not going to gain enough advantage to make it worth the effort.

4. Is your Dell the 531 or the 531s? If it is the 531s, it will be rather cramped inside the slim case, and there may not be enough airflow.

5. 140°F isn't as bad as you think it is, works out to ~60°C; which is well within a safe margin for the card. Does the card have a fan on it or is it fanless?
 

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    Asus M4A78 Pro
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    2x2gb Kingston
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    Sapphire HD 4830
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Xtreme Music
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P221w and Acer 1916w
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    1680x1050 and 1440x900
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    2x80 GB Seagate 7200.10 in RAID0, 500 GB Seagate 7200.12
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    Antec Earthwatts 500W
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    Antec Sonata III
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    AC Freezer 64 Pro and a couple of 120 mm case fans
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    Logitech G5 v2
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    Logitech Wave
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    10000/1000
stormy13 said:
A few things,

1. Speedfan very rarely works with pre-built computers (Dell, HP, etc), usually due to the castrated bioses that they have.

2. Regarding ntune, did you click on the "Accept end user agreement"? Been a long time since I played around with ntune (1 because I don't have a Nvidia card ATM and 2 because it used to be (and probably is) a piece of junk), but pretty sure you have to click on and agree to it before you can use ntune.

3. Overclocking your video card. It is a 8400GS and overclocking it is not going to gain enough advantage to make it worth the effort.

4. Is your Dell the 531 or the 531s? If it is the 531s, it will be rather cramped inside the slim case, and there may not be enough airflow.

5. 140°F isn't as bad as you think it is, works out to ~60°C; which is well within a safe margin for the card. Does the card have a fan on it or is it fanless?
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I have 531s, it has a fan. It actually is worth the effort, I played Crysis at 450MHz 8-12FPS on LOW and now at 570MHz I get 40+FPS low and I can play up to VERY HIGH settings. And I did accept the EULA Is it my mobo that won't allow overclocking? and is there a custom bios I can install to let me over clock?
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    *Modified*Dell Inspiron 531s
    CPU
    AMD Athlon 64 X2 2.3GHz
    Motherboard
    Dell RY206 0RY206
    Memory
    4GB Corsair XMS2 PC2-6400 DDR2
    Graphics card(s)
    XFX GeForce GTS 250
    Sound Card
    Creative X-Fi XtremeGamer 5.1 Surround Sound
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Dell SE198WFP 19-inch Widescreen Flat-panel LCD
    Screen Resolution
    1440x900
    Hard Drives
    Seagate Barracuda 320GB 7200RPM
    PSU
    LOGISYS 575W SLI Ready ATX12V
    Case
    Cooler Master CM 690
    Cooling
    2 120mm, 4 vents optional fans
    Mouse
    Microsoft Wireless Notebook Mouse 3000
    Keyboard
    Dell Stock
    Internet Speed
    20 MB/s Down...2 MB/s Up
I have 531s, it has a fan.
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Small step in the right direction. Might be a good idea to ditch the idea of ntune and stick with Rivatuner. That and if that 60°C is with the card at idle it could be getting close with that overclock to overheating, might want to see if RT will let you increase the fan speed.

And I did accept the EULA Is it my mobo that won't allow overclocking? and is there a custom bios I can install to let me over clock?
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Yes it is the motherboard and the bios that won't allow it. I won't say that there isn't a modded bios out there somewhere, and if there is there is a good possibility that your Dell won't be a Dell anymore (if it didn't flat out brick the motherboard), at least as far as Vista is concerned (and Dell for that matter, try getting warranty service).
 

My Computer

System One

  • Manufacturer/Model
    Me
    CPU
    Athlon x2 7750 BE
    Motherboard
    Asus M4A78 Pro
    Memory
    2x2gb Kingston
    Graphics card(s)
    Sapphire HD 4830
    Sound Card
    X-Fi Xtreme Music
    Monitor(s) Displays
    Acer P221w and Acer 1916w
    Screen Resolution
    1680x1050 and 1440x900
    Hard Drives
    2x80 GB Seagate 7200.10 in RAID0, 500 GB Seagate 7200.12
    PSU
    Antec Earthwatts 500W
    Case
    Antec Sonata III
    Cooling
    AC Freezer 64 Pro and a couple of 120 mm case fans
    Mouse
    Logitech G5 v2
    Keyboard
    Logitech Wave
    Internet Speed
    10000/1000
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