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Old 08-22-2012, 09:07 AM   #1
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Do I need latest drivers when GPU stressing for defects?

Program to stress with: 3Dmarks 11.

AFAIK, I have no defect issues.

I want to check for defects before RMA deadline.

I have the drivers that Windows installed.

Can I use windows drivers instead of the latest?

I don't want/need to install latest drivers for what I'm currently doing.
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Old 08-22-2012, 10:01 AM   #2
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3dmark11 will stress it but it won't be anywhere near the utilization of MSI Kombuster/0zone3d Furmark.

Drivers shouldn't make any difference unless AMD is still adjusting dynamic voltages. Check the changelog if you're really interested. It should be available on AMD's site.
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Old 08-22-2012, 11:40 PM   #3
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I installed 12.8 drivers and passed 3dmark 11 max volts = 1.14V max temp 58C!

This means there's no defect with the card then?

If so, time to buy mosfet heatsinks.

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