GeForce2 Underclocking?

[Rick G]

After implementing the Coolbits tweak to unlock the video clock capability, is it possible to underclock it to compensate for a FSB overclock?

I've been trying to oc my cpu to beyond FSB 124, but believe that the video is the weakest link (see thread re: Xtasy GeForce2 GTS oc limit?).

[o770]

its possible to underclock using the coolbits but i dont see how it would help you if the video card is really stucking the system at certain FSB. what is the default FSB of the system?
i think 124MHz of FSB for a 100 default isnt still too high for the AGP. id check for other component (like RAM for ex) if the system default FSB is 100MHz.

[Rick G]

Thanks for the reply. I've already looked at a few elements (please see my last thread "Visiontek Xtasy GeForce2 GTS oc limit?" on 12/6 for a more detailed problem description). The RAM I'm using should hold up to better ocing. Here's my config:

cpu: P3 550E (Coppermine)
cpu temp: 91 F
mobo: Abit BE6-II v2
RAM: 2 x 256 Mb Micron PC133 2-2-2
HDD: IBM Deskstar 60GXP (60 Gb) @ ATA100
SCSI: Adaptec 2940AU
NIC: Linksys NC100
Sound: SB Live! 5.1
Video: Visiontek Xtasy GeForce2 GTS 32Mb (using latest NVidia 23.11 drivers)
OS: Win XP Pro


The fact that as I approach FSB 133 I get video artifacts until I actually reach 133 and get screen freeze - makes me suspicious of the GeForce2.