Only getting 450/400 on 9800XT

[cypher_138]

I have a BBA card with a maze4 and Ram sinks on it but the OC I'm getting is weak. The text gets all wavy sometimes on forums and the desktop too. Here's what I got on 03 with this thing:

» http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=1675755

Those settings caused quite a bit of artifacting too. Is there anything I can do for this card or is it just shot?

[pik-ard v1.1]

put about 400V through it and watch it burn.

actually im kidding... but it does sound like you got a lemon... :(

[cypher_138]

Yeah that's what I thought. It's going back.

[Techmasta]

Can you still take it back even though you removed the stock hsf?

[cypher_138]

Yeah I saved it in case this happened. I also used some AS5 in the epoxy for the Ram chips for easier removal.

[cypher_138]

Well I'm past 30 days so returning it is out.:( How do I contribute to your 3D team?

[pik-ard v1.1]

bah, just run benchmarks as good as you can. ;)

or sell it on ebay, and buy a new one.

[MrIcee]

Just run your benches and when you post your results online. put your name and ***XtremeSystems.org*** in the title.

Welcome to the team my friend !

Randi:D

[cypher_138]

Yeah I'll just do what I can with this one. Thanks for the welcome.

[StormPC]

Originally posted by cypher_138
Yeah I'll just do what I can with this one. Thanks for the welcome.

Try putting the stock HSF back on. Mine runs much faster even with the stock cooling. I don't think your watercooling is working very well.:confused:

[cypher_138]

I plan to set up dual loops next time I drain it so the chipset and GPU are on their own circuit. I changed the tag on my results too. :D