vga clock settings

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Hi,

In article <d9bs77$mhi$1@news1.xnet.hr>, Thoron <thoron@yahoo.com> wrote:
#After 2 months of using new computer, ventilator started to growl on
#startup.I often get message "Improper shutdown during VGA clock settings",
#something like that.I tried to update the drivers, lowered the gpu frequency
#with no results.Graphic card is Gainward 6600GT gs
#What to do, please help

Your first sentence is the clue- your fan is grinding down and your
GPU is overheating. This is a common problem with 6600GT's.

You could RMA the card.

If you are handy, and have the PCI-E version most any third cpu cooler
upgrade will do.

If you have the AGP version, most aftermarket heatsink upgrades will
stick up 2 inches above the card. Also you need to put a heatsink on the
HSI as well, unless you have the first generation 6600GT card with its
non-integrated heatsink. This is the only company I've found that makes
a well-integrated heat sink for the 6600GT AGP;

http://stasisthermal.com/

A bit pricey, but they serve a market in great need and seem to be the
only one (at the moment).

Ken.
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