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Over voltage with EVGA Precision X

MountainDrew
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Should I do it?

 

I mean I want to get the highest benchmark possible for my gpu.

 

For regular gaming sessions I won't be using it.

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Overclocking will get you more performance not overclocking.

Overclocking will get you more performance not overclocking.

Ok........

You mean overvolting right?

 

By overvolting you can actually have an higher overclock. 

 

Also check out this forum post which explains it:

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384756

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Overclocking will get you more performance not overclocking.

Ok........

You mean overvolting right?

 

By overvolting you can actually have an higher overclock. 

 

Also check out this forum post which explains it:

http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=384756

Thanks  :)

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