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Just bought a GeForce 7800 GT from EvGa. I love it. I highly recomend this card easily instalation, no software problems, no adjusting just run it.

BTW I have been playing it with Age of Empires 3. Can finaly play it on highest settings. Anyone else know how to overclock this card?

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Nice pickup, — the GeForce 7800 GT is a G70-era card with 256 MB GDDR3 and reference clocks around 400 MHz (core) / 500 MHz (memory), so it was a strong performer for 2005-era titles like Age of Empires III. The 7800 GTX is the higher-tier sibling (higher clocks and more shader units) but carried a noticeably higher launch price; that explains ’s GTX question and ’s choice to save money. GeForce 7800 GT specs. GeForce 7800 GTX specs. (techpowerup.com)

If exploring overclocking, follow a conservative, repeatable workflow: record baseline scores (in-game or 3DMark), then use a reliable utility (MSI Afterburner is a modern, widely used tool) to bump core and memory in small steps, test after each change, and stop if artifacts or crashes appear. Increase core by small MHz steps and memory by modest steps, apply, then run short stress/benchmark passes to verify stability. Avoid large voltage changes unless experienced — voltage tweaks increase risk quickly. MSI Afterburner. How-to overclock guide (Tom's Hardware). (us.msi.com)

Use a stress/thermal tool (FurMark) plus a sensor utility (GPU‑Z or Afterburner’s OSD) to watch temps and clocks while testing; stop tests if temperatures climb into unsafe ranges or if visual glitches appear. FurMark deliberately forces high load to expose instability. Keep a profile for stock settings so rollback is immediate if needed. Remember ’s caution about warranty — manufacturers often won’t cover hardware damaged by user modification, so check EVGA’s warranty terms before pushing hard. For a laptop with Intel GMA 900, meaningful OC gains aren’t practical; modern options (eGPU enclosures) need Thunderbolt and won’t help older machines. FurMark download/info. EVGA warranty. . (techpowerup.com)

Practical rule: small steps, test thoroughly, monitor temps, and keep a way back to stock.

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Member Avatar for Coconut Monkey

I sure wouldn't overclock a brand new several hundred dollar piece of silicon (Why? It's new, it doesn't need it and you're voiding the warranty), but if you insist, here's a guide.

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Just wanted to know. Wasnt thinking of using it for this card but I have a laptop with an Intel GMA 900 and wanted to know how to overclock it because the graphics are pretty much horrendous.

Member Avatar for Coconut Monkey

Just wanted to know. Wasnt thinking of using it for this card but I have a laptop with an Intel GMA 900 and wanted to know how to overclock it because the graphics are pretty much horrendous.

Heh heh, then I'm afraid no amount of overclocking will help you there! Onboard video is not the type of thing you want to be using for 3D gaming.

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Alright thanks for the info. Is it possible to build your own custom laptop. I am trying to find the line in between quality hardware and heating issues.

Member Avatar for Coconut Monkey

I believe you can, but it's best to specify a custom configuration with a reputable manufacturer.

On the other hand, you shouldn't buy a gaming laptop. The added expense isn't worth it and you're rather limited in any upgrade path. Stick a with desktop for gaming and use the laptop for work.

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If you wanted to max it out, and risk OC, why didn't you just get the GTX?

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Because although I am very flexible in my spending im not spending $460 on something that will be a lot cheaper in a few months. Besides I feel that his card is fucking awesome as is.

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thanks for helping not

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