Overdrive

[Mervyn1389]

I Bought a MSI AMD 6850 CYCLONE (OCED) VERSION with 860core and 1100Memory and its running at 46~51 at idle.At full load its 60~71.When i touch the case,its quite hot so i wonder if this is normal.Btw does 6850 supports overdrive cos i cant see the tab for overdrive.

 

[bdcrlsn]

Overdrive is built right into the drivers, so it should be available. I know it's available for my 6850. Did you use the drivers that were on the disk that came with the card or did you install the latest drivers from AMD's site?

Also, your card is running quite hot. Mine idles at 33 degrees and hits around 50 under full load. You might need to increase your fan speed. This can be done under the afore-mentioned Overdrive or you can download MSI Afterburner.

 

[Mervyn1389]

Should i use the one that came with the CD or Latest.Currently,Im using the latest and can you tell me whats ur current fan speed

 

[Mervyn1389]

My case is quite small its a Micro-Atx Hp case and doesnt have very good air flow and has an case stock fan.Is the fan the prob?i might upgrade 1 on monday if thats the case

 

[bdcrlsn]

Micro-ATX cases are notorious for poor airflow. I run my fan at 50%, but I also have a Cooler Master HAF case, which has excellent airflow. Since your card is an MSI card, I'd suggest downloading MSI Afterburner, which is better at controlling your card's settings. You should then set your fan speed around 50% or so and you should be okay.

Also, it's usually recommended to never use the drivers on the CD, as they're usually out of date.

Good luck!

 

[Mervyn1389]

Im Using Afterburner and another thing is that This MSI Card is an Cyclone power edition and its stocked speeds are 860/1100,and my temps get around 50 C When fan is set to 35