How to ‘Increase/ Max/ Optimize/ Tune/ Boost’ hashrate Geforce 9500 GT Mining: Overclocking/ Benchmark/ Updated Drivers – In the summer of 2008, Nvidia announced its next creation for gamers, releasing the GeForce ninth series video card, while positioning it as a solution for inexpensive home or office computers. The video card was named Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT. Technically, the graphics card is available in several versions: with 256, 512 and 1024 MB video memory.
How to Increase hashrate Geforce 9500 GT Mining: Specs Geforce 9500 GT
The architectural similarity of the adapter with the previous Nvidia GeForce 8500 GT model is explained by the same GPU model, but with some improved parameters, for example, an increased clock frequency of up to 550 MHz and a 55 nm process technology.
The connection interface with the motherboard, as in the previous model, is made via PCI-E 16x version 2.0. The maximum resolution of the video card is 2560×1600 pixels, while the physical connection of two monitors at the same time is supported. The RAMDAC frequency is within 400 MHz.
The clock frequency of the graphics processing unit (GPU) is at the level of 550 MHz, and the frequency of the shader units is 1400 MHz. The type and amount of video memory for each individual manufacturer varies in options:
- 256 and 512 MB with GDDR3 memory type with a memory bus width of 128 bits;
- 1024 MB (by GIGABYTE developer) with GDDR2 memory type and the same memory bus width of 128 bits.
The video memory frequency in the version with GDDR2 is estimated at 1000 MHz (which is exactly 200 MHz higher than the previous 8500 GT), and in the GDDR3 version – 1400 MHz.
The specifications of the Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT are as follows:
- number of universal video card processors: 32;
- number of TMUs (texture units): 16 with support for shaders version 4.0, which adds even more realism to the gameplay;
- the number of ROPs is 8;
- maximum FSA degree: 16x;
- DirectX 0 version standards (an outdated standard), Open GL 3.2 are supported, although modern video cards use versions 4 and higher;
- NVIDIA PhysX, CUDA, Direct Compute0 technologies are supported.
Another obvious advantage over other video card models is support for the SLI / CrossFire connection mode – the so-called Multi GPU. This means that the user will be able to combine the power of two identical video cards by connecting them through a special MIO connector in order to achieve the highest performance several times over in all respects.
At the same time, the manufacturer notes the need for a computer power supply of at least 550 W in order to maintain the necessary power supply.
Geforce 9500 GT review
The printed circuit board with original inscriptions and without an additional power connector is made in a compact style similar to the 8500 video card. Under the cooler is a monolithic cooling radiator that provides high thermal conductivity.
The interface panel contains connectors for HDCP, HDMI, VGA outputs. The power consumption of the 9500 GT varies between 50-70W depending on load and power output.
The normal temperature of the GeForce 9500 GT video card, observed under light graphics and multimedia loads, is 45-60 degrees. It can rise to 70 or more at high loads on the GPU.
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How to overclock nvidia geforce 9500 gt graphics card
Overclocking means increasing some of the graphics card’s performance to the maximum in order to provide the highest performance, albeit taking into account the increased power consumption and high GPU heating.
To do this, it is recommended to use the free software Nvidia Inspector or its analogue MSI AfterBurner, in which the processor frequency (GPU Clock value), memory frequency (Memory Clock) and shader unit frequency (Shader Clock) are incrementally increased.
It was found that overclocking Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT with DDR2 memory type and 512 MB RAM can be done up to the following values:
- GPU Clock: 620 MHz;
- Memory Clock: 600 MHz;
- Shader Clock: 1500 MHz.
The main rule when overclocking any video card is gradualness. Each individual value needs to be increased by a few MHz and the results tested in the game. If the allowable values are exceeded, the adapter will reset the values to the default values, and the computer may freeze, requiring a system restart, or artifacts will appear on the screen.
If, according to the standard parameters, some games cannot produce the desired graphics settings, then overclocking the Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT video card will help increase the potential of the card by several percent, but not more than 40%. You also need to make sure that the cooling cooler and the presence of thermal paste are working properly so as not to damage the video card.
Let’s consider the process of overclocking the GeForce 9500 GT using the Nvidia Inspector program (version 1.9) as an example:
- We start the program.
- At the bottom of the window, click on the “Show Overclocking” button. The program will display a confirmation request, we agree – click “Yes”.
- The Nvidia Inspector window will be expanded with additional settings and up-to-date information about the processor frequency, memory frequency, and shader frequency.
- By moving the slider or using the buttons (+1, +10, +20) we increase the GPU Clock value from 550 MHz by several points, for example, up to 580 MHz.
- We perform the same action with the values of Memory Clock (the maximum can be increased by 50%, but no more) and Shader Clock.
- Click on the “Apply Clocks & Voltage” button to apply the changes. After we check the performance results in the game.
Please note that when you turn off or restart the computer, the values set through the overclocking program are reset to the default values set by the developer. To avoid this, in the Nvidia Inspector program window, click “Create Clocks Dhortcut”. After that, the program will create a shortcut on the desktop, by pressing which it will automatically set the saved overclocking values.
Some users use a video card to earn cryptographic currency on the Internet, although it is recommended to use more modern versions of graphics cards that support high bandwidth for this.
Relatively ancient by today’s standards, the 9500 GT can be used for mining through the NiceHash service, which is less demanding on the power of the video card. If we compare the cost of electricity and the income received, which allows at least to pay for the use of the services of an Internet provider, then mining on 9500 GT is not advisable. To do this, it is better to use a new type of video card.
What games will Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT pull
Relatively undemanding games released before 2008-2010 run at medium and even high rates and maintain good FPS values (FPS – the number of frames on the screen per second).
Released later and more demanding toys, although they will be launched, it will no longer be possible to play them calmly. In addition, the video card does not support DirectX 12 version and Open GL 4.
Test in games GeForce 9500 GT showed good results, which are indicated in the table below. The first column contains the names of the games, the second and subsequent – the number of frames per second (FPS) in the screen resolution specified in the column. The higher the FPS, the more stable the gameplay.
| Name of the game | 1600х1200 | 1280х1024 | 1024х768 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serious Sam 2 | 83 | 105 | 127 |
| Call Of Juarez | 21 | 28 | 39 |
| Prey | 67 | 92 | 131 |
| Crysis | 12 | 17 | 18 |
All calculations were made in the Maximum Quality detail mode, but with AA/AF turned off. After overclocking, the FPS values increased by approximately 10%.
Manufacturer comparison
Video card manufacturers are trying to add distinctive details to their products in order to stand out from the competition. These can be both characteristic values and mechanical differences, for example, a different structure of the cooling radiator, cooler, etc.
For this reason, we will draw a table describing some of the distinguishing characteristics of each developer of the GeForce 9500 GT video card.
| Manufacturer | Type/amount of memory | Core/memory frequency in MHz | Shader frequency in MHz | Video memory bus width | price, rub. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSI | GDDR2/1024 | 550/1000 | 1400 | 128 | 900 |
| GIGABYTE | GDDR2/1024 | 550/1000 | 1400 | 128 | 1000 |
| ASUS | GDDR3/512 | 550/1400 | 1400 | 128 | 1000 |
| PALIT | GDDR2/512 | 550/1000 | 1400 | 128 | 1500 |
| ZOTAC | GDDR2/1024 | 550/800 | 1400 | 128 | 1200 |
| FORSA | GDDR2/1024 | 550/1000 | 1400 | 128 | 1100 |
| GALAXY | GDDR3/256 | 550/1600 | 1400 | 128 | 950 |
| NVIDIA | GDDR2/1024 | 550/1000 | 1400 | 128 | 1200 |
It is also worth noting that the average price of Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT in online stores is 1000-3000 rubles. Supported options in the secondary market can be found for 500-1000 rubles.
Prices in different online stores may vary!
How to update drivers
The latest versions of drivers for the video card can be downloaded for free on the official website of the developer. To download the driver for Nvidia GeForce 9500 GT, you need to go to the official website of the manufacturer Nvidia. At the top of the site, you must select the link-tab “Drivers”.
There are two methods for downloading the latest drivers: automatic and manual. For the automatic method, you need to download special software by selecting “Option 2” on the page and clicking on the “Graphics Drivers” button. At the same time, the system will start an online system scan, after which it will indicate the need to install one or another software in the Internet browser window (for example, JAVA, updating the version of video card drivers, etc.).
To manually update:
- After opening the “Drivers” page, specify the type and series of the product (GeForce, Quadro, Tesla, TITAN), type and version of the operating system (for example, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 10), select the support language.
- After that, click on the “Search” button.
- On the page that opens, click “Download Now”.
- Wait for the download to complete and install by running the downloaded file for execution.
During installation, the download of additional software, such as a user support program, a browser from Yandex, or other third-party add-ons, may be activated in the default settings selection window.
Uncheck unnecessary items if you do not need additional files and, conversely, check the boxes for the necessary programs if you need to download them. After the installation of the video card drivers is complete, it is recommended to restart the system.
For Windows 7, 8.1, 8 and Vista
| 32-bit | 64-bit |
For Windows 10
| 32-bit | 64-bit |
File size: ~290.00 MB
Driver version: 342.01 (WHQL) dated 12/14/2016;
Language: Russian
Operating system: Windows 10 32/64-bit, Windows 7 32/64-bit, Windows 8.1 32/64-bit, Windows 8 32/64-bit, Windows Vista
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