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Nvidia 370.23 Beta Linux Graphics Driver Adds Overclock Support for GeForce GPUs

Nvidia 370 23 beta linux graphics driver adds overclock support for geforce gpus

On August 15, 2016, Nvidia rolled out a new Beta version of its graphics driver for GNU/Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris operating systems, version 370.23, bringing various new features and improvements.

According to the release notes, the Nvidia 370.23 Beta video driver implemented the ability for users to overclock or underclock their Nvidia GeForce GPUs (Graphics Processing Units). However, it appears that the new feature will only work with certain GPUs from the GeForce GTX 1000 series and later. To see the supported products, please consult the official announcement.

“For GPUs that allow it, an offset can be applied to clock values in some clock domains of all performance levels. This clock manipulation is done at the user’s own risk. See the README documentation of the “CoolBits” X configuration option for more details,” explained the Nvidia developers in the respective announcement, wher… (read more)

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