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330m Bootcamp Overclock

WonkyPanda said:
It's just you. Check the MBP gaming thread. I gained over 1.3k with my OC in 3dM06.

Anyways, I will try to make this as easy as possible since i keep getting comments for it:

1) DL any driver from Laptopvideo2go. I am currently using these:
197.16

2) DL the custom INF from that forum as well

3) PLEASE follow this GREAT guide Here on how to replace the INF and install the drivers.
NOTE: AFTER YOU REMOVE YOUR OLD NVIDIA DRIVERS, USE A PROGRAM LIKE DRIVER SWEEPER IN SAFEMODE TO CLEAN THE REMNANTS OF THE DRIVER

4) Next, install the latest Nvidia tools here

5.Now you should be good to go!
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I tried to follow the steps but I can't even get the drivers to install :confused:

I downloaded the 197.16 driver and the INF file from laptopvideo. Then I uninstalled everything nVidia from Programs and Features (I am running Windows 7 64-bit). Rebooted in Safe Mode and ran Drive Sweeper to clean up everything.

Then I extracted the downloaded folder, moved the INF file inside, and went through the "Have Disk..." procedure.

Then it gave me LONG list of nVidia graphic cards, and there are like 9 of them called "GeForce GT 330M". I tried everyone single one of them but the driver wizard will say the driver is not compatible with this version of Windows.

I then tried to use the official nVidia 197.16 notebook driver installer. It says there are no supported hardware detected and the installer will quit.

Help?
 
therealseebs said:
I would kill for a way to clock the part back up to its rated speed (575MHz, as opposed to the 500 Apple downclocked it to) under OS X.

I have zero interest in bootcamp. I just want the part to actually function according to its specs.
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Wow thats complete BS...Underclocking and already crap ass Graphics chip...

I dont understand it, we already have an integrated chip so why on earth would they underclock the chip thats supposed to perform at its peak (and not care about battery life in the situation the 330M would be used)

Sigh...Ill never understand how they work sometimes....here is hoping they will offer a driver update the clocks it back up if enough people complain.
 
Daytona 360 said:
I tried to follow the steps but I can't even get the drivers to install :confused:

I downloaded the 197.16 driver and the INF file from laptopvideo. Then I uninstalled everything nVidia from Programs and Features (I am running Windows 7 64-bit). Rebooted in Safe Mode and ran Drive Sweeper to clean up everything.

Then I extracted the downloaded folder, moved the INF file inside, and went through the "Have Disk..." procedure.

Then it gave me LONG list of nVidia graphic cards, and there are like 9 of them called "GeForce GT 330M". I tried everyone single one of them but the driver wizard will say the driver is not compatible with this version of Windows.


I then tried to use the official nVidia 197.16 notebook driver installer. It says there are no supported hardware detected and the installer will quit.

Help?
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Did you try running straight from the setup.exe with the modified .inf? Also, I had that as well with the dozens of 300m's but I can't remember what I did to fix it.
 
To overclock in windows:

Download the Nvidia 197.16 drivers here (these are for 64bit Windows 7 - youll need to find the appropriate other drivers):
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook_winvista_win7_x64_197.16_whql.html

Download the modded .inf file to allow you to install these drivers (Right Click and Save As directly from here):
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/infs/195series/19716_win7x64/nvac.inf

Download WinRar (again, this is the 64bit version): http://www.rarlabs.com/rar/winrar-x64-393.exe

Install WinRar.

Right click on your downloaded Nvidia 197.16 drivers and select "Extract Here".

Open the extracted folder.

Find the "nvac.inf" file within the folder (NOTE: You will have to do the following to see the file extension. Hold 'alt' (option) key and select "Tools -> Folder Options". Then select "View" in the tabs and unselect the "Hide extensions for known filetypes" check box.

Delete the nvac.inf file.

Put the nvac.inf file you downloaded above into the extracted folder. Just put it where the old one was.

Run the "setup.exe" file in the extracted folder and continue the process to the end.

Download Nvidia System Tools and install the file: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.06.html

Install the entirety of that file.

Right click on desktop -> Nvidia Control Panel. Find the Performance tab, accept the Eula, Choose the 330M graphics chip. click custom clocks, and go to town.

Note: The overclock WILL FAIL if you do not set the 'Processor Clock" a MINIMUM of 2x the core clock. This is due to architecture issues.
 
Cali3350 said:
Note: The overclock WILL FAIL if you do not set the 'Processor Clock" a MINIMUM of 2x the core clock. This is due to architecture issues.
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Thanks for this great information. Indeed i'm unable to save overclocking parameters in a profile. Default parameters are always restored ...

Thx for your help.

F.
 
Cali3350 said:
To overclock in windows:

Download the Nvidia 197.16 drivers here (these are for 64bit Windows 7 - youll need to find the appropriate other drivers):
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook_winvista_win7_x64_197.16_whql.html

Download the modded .inf file to allow you to install these drivers (Right Click and Save As directly from here):
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/infs/195series/19716_win7x64/nvac.inf

Download WinRar (again, this is the 64bit version): http://www.rarlabs.com/rar/winrar-x64-393.exe

Install WinRar.

Right click on your downloaded Nvidia 197.16 drivers and select "Extract Here".

Open the extracted folder.

Find the "nvac.inf" file within the folder (NOTE: You will have to do the following to see the file extension. Hold 'alt' (option) key and select "Tools -> Folder Options". Then select "View" in the tabs and unselect the "Hide extensions for known filetypes" check box.

Delete the nvac.inf file.

Put the nvac.inf file you downloaded above into the extracted folder. Just put it where the old one was.

Run the "setup.exe" file in the extracted folder and continue the process to the end.

Download Nvidia System Tools and install the file: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.06.html

Install the entirety of that file.

Right click on desktop -> Nvidia Control Panel. Find the Performance tab, accept the Eula, Choose the 330M graphics chip. click custom clocks, and go to town.

Note: The overclock WILL FAIL if you do not set the 'Processor Clock" a MINIMUM of 2x the core clock. This is due to architecture issues.
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I believe the proper ratio is 1:2.2 between the clock and processor clock.
 
hybster said:
Hmm... finally figured out why my oc was not holding: if the driver fails and reloads due to overclocking - no more overclocking for that sessions holds -> reboot windows :)

Got to a stable OC of 650/1430/1100 core/shader/mem, leading to a 7700 score in 3dmark06 at 1280x1024, see: http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=13793196 .

Bit on the low side compared to my higher OC of the 9600m gt though.

Good luck.
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you're saying the 9600m GT can be over-clocked more ? how is that possible ?
it has higher TDP and older 45nm process.
what 3D score did you get from 9600m then ?
 
Cali3550,

Thank you very much for the instructions. It worked perfectly.

However I have a 2nd question:
I can change the clock settings in nVidia System Tools and it will show up correctly under the nVidia control panel or GPU-Z (I wasn't doing anything extreme, I was just trying to clock it back to the factory spec of 575/800/1265). However the settings will not stick after a reboot. I tried saving the overclock settings to a profile and use nTunes to load it, but it won't work. I always have to go back to nVidia System Tools to set it.

Did I miss some steps?
 
I've exactly the same problem ... Settings are not saved.

I've another question for overclocker experts, what is the pll for the new macbook bro i5 ?

Thx.

F.
 
Can anyone post some confirmed results? Is the card clockable and is it worth it? Is there a significant difference? If so, can someone post their overclocked settings for the i7 512mb for us who don't normally do this? I wouldn't want to break mine.
 
Cali3350 said:
To overclock in windows:

Download the Nvidia 197.16 drivers here (these are for 64bit Windows 7 - youll need to find the appropriate other drivers):
http://www.nvidia.com/object/notebook_winvista_win7_x64_197.16_whql.html

Download the modded .inf file to allow you to install these drivers (Right Click and Save As directly from here):
http://www.laptopvideo2go.com/infs/195series/19716_win7x64/nvac.inf

Download WinRar (again, this is the 64bit version): http://www.rarlabs.com/rar/winrar-x64-393.exe

Install WinRar.

Right click on your downloaded Nvidia 197.16 drivers and select "Extract Here".

Open the extracted folder.

Find the "nvac.inf" file within the folder (NOTE: You will have to do the following to see the file extension. Hold 'alt' (option) key and select "Tools -> Folder Options". Then select "View" in the tabs and unselect the "Hide extensions for known filetypes" check box.

Delete the nvac.inf file.

Put the nvac.inf file you downloaded above into the extracted folder. Just put it where the old one was.

Run the "setup.exe" file in the extracted folder and continue the process to the end.

Download Nvidia System Tools and install the file: http://www.nvidia.com/object/nvidia_system_tools_6.06.html

Install the entirety of that file.

Right click on desktop -> Nvidia Control Panel. Find the Performance tab, accept the Eula, Choose the 330M graphics chip. click custom clocks, and go to town.

Note: The overclock WILL FAIL if you do not set the 'Processor Clock" a MINIMUM of 2x the core clock. This is due to architecture issues.
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Thanks for this guide! I'm trying to following it on my clean install of Win 7 64-bit but that file bolded above cannot be found. Where can i grab that .inf?
 
Also, the stock boot camp driver that was installed was 194.94 -- would I see a performance increase just by installing an updated driver, and not necessarily overclocking the card? If so, where can i get a newer driver for the 330m?
 
MBHockey said:
Also, the stock boot camp driver that was installed was 194.94 -- would I see a performance increase just by installing an updated driver, and not necessarily overclocking the card? If so, where can i get a newer driver for the 330m?
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Not sure why you cant find the .inf, worked fine for me just now. Are you actually clicking the link or just trying to save the file?

Youll notice a negligible performance gain, nothing huge. Usually updated drivers just fix game problems (for cards as old as the 330M anyway).
 
Cali3350 said:
Not sure why you cant find the .inf, worked fine for me just now. Are you actually clicking the link or just trying to save the file?

Youll notice a negligible performance gain, nothing huge. Usually updated drivers just fix game problems (for cards as old as the 330M anyway).
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Ah, Chrome was the culprit. Downloading it in Safari worked fine. Thanks!

So is there any consensus on what a 'safe' overclock for the 330m in the new MBPs would be?
 
MBHockey said:
So is there any consensus on what a 'safe' overclock for the 330m in the new MBPs would be?
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The factory default spec is supposed to be (from nVidia and notebookcheck):
Core: 575
Mem: 800
Shader: 1265

WonkyPanda has tested it to:
Core: 650
Mem: 900
Shader: 1430
 
nvidia drivers won't install

Daytona 360 said:
I tried to follow the steps but I can't even get the drivers to install :confused:

I downloaded the 197.16 driver and the INF file from laptopvideo. Then I uninstalled everything nVidia from Programs and Features (I am running Windows 7 64-bit). Rebooted in Safe Mode and ran Drive Sweeper to clean up everything.

Then I extracted the downloaded folder, moved the INF file inside, and went through the "Have Disk..." procedure.

Then it gave me LONG list of nVidia graphic cards, and there are like 9 of them called "GeForce GT 330M". I tried everyone single one of them but the driver wizard will say the driver is not compatible with this version of Windows.

I then tried to use the official nVidia 197.16 notebook driver installer. It says there are no supported hardware detected and the installer will quit.

Help?
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Excatly the same thing here.
Ran original driver from nvidia, but it says that it couldn't find any drivers compatible with my hardware (loosly translated from Norwegian).

system:
MacBook Pro 17"
i7 Core
8Gb ram
512Gb SSD

HELP??

/Binker
 
Binker said:
Excatly the same thing here.
Ran original driver from nvidia, but it says that it couldn't find any drivers compatible with my hardware (loosly translated from Norwegian).

system:
MacBook Pro 17"
i7 Core
8Gb ram
512Gb SSD

HELP??

/Binker
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Read post #29 on this thread.
 
Daytona 360 said:
Read post #29 on this thread.
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Okay, sorry, I wasn't spesific enough...
The installer, with modded inf-files, fails with the same error msg.

However, I discovered that the driver version available from Apple Install DVD is 197.21 (8.17.11.9621). It is dated 11.01.2010. The install DVD is what I used to roll back (or forward, or whichever way...).

Does modded drivers even exist for my Mac yet??

/Binker
 
Macbook Pro Core i5 - GT330M Memeory can do 1GHz?

ok i dont know if you guys will find this interresting! but i certainly do!

after doing some research, i came across these findings!

take a look at this PCB diagram from the iFixit MBP core i5 tear down, if you zoom in on the samung memory IC's you can read the part numbers (K4J52324KI-HC1A)

bit more googling and i came across this pdf from samsung, describing the part numbers and based on this document, the samsung memory modules are factory shipped as 1Ghz chips, but apple obviously underclocks it to get more battery life!

I cant confirm if my findings are correct as i dont wanna rip off my MBP in to bits...anythoughts anyone?

ive attached the files just in case they take it down!
 

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jsnuff1 said:
Wow thats complete BS...Underclocking and already crap ass Graphics chip...

I dont understand it, we already have an integrated chip so why on earth would they underclock the chip thats supposed to perform at its peak (and not care about battery life in the situation the 330M would be used)

Sigh...Ill never understand how they work sometimes....here is hoping they will offer a driver update the clocks it back up if enough people complain.
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Thermal design, they're sticking these chips in a much thinner and more constrained space than they were designed for, so downclocking them to keep the heat down.
 
Hello all !

My little contribution benchmark on a Macbook pro core i5 with the GPU overclocked at this frequency : 700/1560/1000 stability confirm and temperature quite good :


Approximatively : 9000 points @ 1280x800 GPU : 700/1560/1000



;)
 
tuxblondinet said:
Hello all !

My little contribution benchmark on a Macbook pro core i5 with the GPU overclocked at this frequency : 700/1560/1000 stability confirm and temperature quite good :


Approximatively : 9000 points @ 1280x800 GPU : 700/1560/1000



;)
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what is the software you use to OC ? (the window in the background)
 
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