Volt Mod Guide: NVIDIA 8600GTS

As mentioned previously, volt mods can be done using a range of mediums and tools. For this particular guide we have the option to use the three main modification mediums, a conductive ink pen, graphite pencil and a soldering iron.

The pens, pencils and soldering irons are readily available from your local JayCar, Dick Smiths Electronics or other electronics hobby stores.

As stock, the NVIDIA 8600GTS has a GPU vcore of 1.35v and a memory voltage (vmem) of 2.1v. Through the use of hardware based voltage modifications, we’ll be increasing these voltages and looking to significantly increase the performance through overclocking of the 8600GTS.

The steps to performing the necessary voltage modifications to the 8600GTS are clearly outlined below in an overview reference shot of the back of the card. Use this, in conjunction with the close up shots, as a reference point for conducting the volt mods. With that said, it's commonly believed that a photo is worth a thousand words. As such, from here on in we’ll be keeping it quick and concise with rather self explanatory images and a bit of info on the mod. Enjoy.

Use this shot of the back of the NVIDIA ASUS EN8600GTS Top Edition graphics card as a reference for locating the necessary areas and parts for the voltage modifications: