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Message 37434 - Posted: 26 Jul 2014 | 20:19:23 UTC

Did someone know if it affect computing speed?

My two gtx 660 seem run the same at -1000mhz and gpu temp lower from 62c to 59c.

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Message 37443 - Posted: 27 Jul 2014 | 13:10:12 UTC - in response to Message 37434.

Tasks will take longer if you reduce the GPU memory speed. How much longer depends on how much you reduce the rate by, but there are other factors (GPU model, WU, GPU rate). Look at your run-times from same type of WU's to see.
It's still a good way to keep the heat, energy use and fail rate down.
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Message 37451 - Posted: 28 Jul 2014 | 6:11:47 UTC - in response to Message 37443.

Thank you skgiven, i got multi error lately -200mhz drop on the memory side and now it all ok.

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