I assume it would make it a hell of a lot easier to test x8 vs x16 bandwidth on the new GPUs.Quote:
Originally Posted by emoners
Would remove the variable of using both P45 and X38 for testing.
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I assume it would make it a hell of a lot easier to test x8 vs x16 bandwidth on the new GPUs.Quote:
Originally Posted by emoners
Would remove the variable of using both P45 and X38 for testing.
Dunno, maybe you can put tape on some of the connectors of your gfx or something. At least for RAM this was possible. Some did this to revive their DIMMs after the SPD was accidently deleted by some gigabyte mainboard.Quote:
Originally Posted by Shadout
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Diamond HD 4870 XOC Premium Black Edition: First Picture
As we reported earlier here Diamond Multimedia is preparing a special unlocked Black Edition Radeon HD 4870 card. We just received a first picture:
http://img184.imageshack.us/img184/2171/diamondan0.jpg
http://www.techpowerup.com/65100/Dia...t_Picture.html
If the diamond version would cost only $50 more It would be nice. I would guess they raised the voltage a good deal on the gpu/memory for more overclocking goodness.
For the lazy people not wanting a VMod
Throw 1GB on that sucker and you'll have quite the competition to the 280
I predict this card may take over the gtx280 and the 4870x2 will take over the gtx280 ultra or match it.
I also predict since we've seen amazing performance from ATI's card's on the higher end that all the lower end ones are gonna kick the crap outta nvidia's versions :rofl:
I would love to know why they are using the stock cooler...
My best guess would be to keep the price as low as possible.
The stock cooler isn't bad when you turn up the fan speed after all.
I hope they make a 4850 black edition, that way we can have an unlocked bios too
is Diamond the only one doing an OC ed?
The other AIB's are getting "black edition" type unlocked BIOS'es also supposedly so it won't just be Diamond - they just announced first
@zerazax: thanks...coz Diamond isn't available where i'm at :(
I was about to link to this article in view of some of the above comments ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by MpG
I think it is wrong to give the impression that the p45 pcie lanes @ x8 are adequate for present and future requirements as numerous articles have produced evidence to suggest that this is not the case. This is not only limited to the higher resolutions either but also to the tasks in hand. If you intend to do crossfire it is wise to get an x48/x38 board. i have yet to see any completed review to prove otherwise. If there is id love to see it :yepp:.
that bios needs to fall into our hands
also let's see some benchmarks with people on p35. Ahwell my card should be at home no my doorstep when i get in.
MSI 4870 OC
http://global.msi.eu/uploads/prod_ae...8e5d036eaf.jpg
Available in Europe for around 240 euros right now..
"780MHz Core
512MB GDDR5 2000MHz Memory
Memory Data Rate – 4.0 Gbps GDDR5"
http://global.msi.eu/index.php?func=...0&cat2_no=137#
Bah, I hate these panzy "OC" versions of GPU's. The least they can do is stick a 3rd party cooler on, let alone break CCC Overdrive clocks.
I agree, Nvidia really knows where it is at when it comes to overclocked version. They are far more common and tend to push the clocks way higher than ATI's conservative overclocks. The XFX XXX series comes to mind, as well as the EVGA SSC/FTW series of cards.
Aye. although ATI tend to release their GPU's much closer to the air cooled limit than nVidia do (all the way from the X1800XT, through the X1900XTX and 2900XT we're all very hot running cards).
BS, it's the Partners that do that. nVidia doesn't know any better than ATI.Quote:
Originally Posted by cantankerous
Secondly, many Geforce manufacturing partners sell them factory-overclocked too high, causing instability in games (Assassin's Creed) with the user not aware of any overclock untill they clock the v-memory down. Not to mention nV's infamous 'turbotrick' in their 9600GT....
But i agree: i won't buy MSI because of this "OC" version (consequently also not their standard version) because as i said before my MSI "OC" HD3870 allows not by far the clocks that my Reference version Sapphire does.
I simply want an ATI reference version with the best parts as it is meant to be. Waiting for a Sapphire be available here.
agreed, the temps are high enough as it is, no reason to give a new card a premature death:down:Quote:
Originally Posted by D-Cyph3r
same thoughts here, if they don't break the CCC barrier why even bother?
How are the RV770 when you overclock them??? I know the 38XX cards could be clocked a great deal on the GPU and mem side but you only gained a FPS or two in actual games. RV770 any better?
neoseeker I believe reviewed how 1 did overclocked to 790/1000 I believe and it gaind 5 fps all th way to 1900x1200 and 4 fps at 2560x1600.
So it does pretty good overclocked.
Because the stock cooler is great.. if paired with decent thermal paste and if they let the fan go faster than 30%.Quote:
Originally Posted by SKYMTL
cranking the fans to 100% to get the best cooling performance translate as a crappy stock cooler IMHO. Not all people can stand noisy systems.