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need help in O.C gtx 285

19 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/need-help-in-o-c-gtx-285.154824/

ashintomson
ashintomson Original post #1
Mar 29, 2012 at 1:10 PM
hey guys am oc'ing my old gpu gtx 285 (Newegg.com - XFX GX285NZDFF GeForce GTX 285 1GB 512-bit GDDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card) i am a total noob in o.c'ing so i need help from first step .. please help me with this ..

Rig
- amd x2 6000
mobo- asus m4a78e
2*2 ddr2
T
Mar 29, 2012 at 3:08 PM
Whats the PSU and post total Config (To Check PSU Load).
topgear
topgear #3
Mar 30, 2012 at 3:56 AM
@ OP - if you have the proper PSu use EVGA Precision app to OC the gfx card ;-)
ashintomson
Mar 30, 2012 at 8:32 AM
prime source 700w is d' psu is that enough 4 overclocking?
T
Mar 30, 2012 at 9:58 AM
Please avoid SMS lingo, its a pain to read.

PSU is good enough for a single GPU system for any OC. Go ahead with Topgear suggested App for OC. Also use HWMonitor etc to keep a eye on Temps.
topgear
topgear #6
Mar 31, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Precision can monitor the temp too on the fly and moreover it can even show FPS, GPU Usage and Memory Usage on the OSD while gaming ;-)
MegaMind
Mar 31, 2012 at 4:07 PM
For starters, MSI afterburner is more suited than EVGA Precision..
T
Apr 1, 2012 at 4:30 PM
I think he meant this one

*www.primesource.in/pdf/FSP-700-80REV1.pdf
topgear
topgear #10
Apr 2, 2012 at 2:44 AM
^^ that's really odd for a desktop pc but it will work well though ... just wondering what cabby he has to house this PSU ?
ashintomson
Apr 2, 2012 at 11:29 PM
my frnd gav his old gpu 2 me, am using haf 912 adv
topgear
topgear #12
Apr 3, 2012 at 3:35 AM
can you do me a favor and post a pic of the cabby with the PSu - take a pic of the PSu specs label also.
T
Tech_Wiz #13
Apr 3, 2012 at 11:12 AM
I am also curious as well of How that is fitted. :)
avinandan012
Apr 3, 2012 at 2:55 PM
these type of psu are used mostly in branded pc
ashintomson
Apr 3, 2012 at 11:11 PM
I think he meant this one

*www.primesource.in/pdf/FSP-700-80REV1.pdf

i saw this link today this is not his psu i will post his rig. i just borrowed his gpu when his mobo gt fried up...

*i.imgur.com/SXVMY.jpg?1

u can see his psu in this pic its an old psu i think
topgear
topgear #16
Apr 4, 2012 at 4:30 AM
it must be a cheap 700W desi PSU .. even after searching a lot I can't find the model no, anywhere else .. the internal cables used are also of low quality - change the PSU asap if you want to keep, use and OC the GTX 285.
ashis_lakra
Apr 9, 2012 at 12:14 PM
@ashintomson.....

What's your PSU make n model ? I assume you're going to use your friend's gpu in your current rig .

GTX 285 is power hog (TDP - 200W) and it'll certainly consume more than 250W-270W alone on overclocking.
ashintomson
Apr 10, 2012 at 12:39 AM
^^ glacialtech 900w is d psu am using ;)
T
Tech_Wiz #19
Apr 10, 2012 at 1:45 PM
Well then you can OC a 285GTX in Tri SLI :p