[Test Report] Powercolor HD4870X2

[Unbornchild]

Nice report Mascaras

Crysis numbers are far above what some other sites posted, i wonder if a driver issue. IE Tweaktown report 2 x 4870x2 1920x1200 VH = 21fps.

The TweakTown test is bad: Q6600 @ 3 Ghz, Vista with only 2 GB PC6400 RAM, and then Catalyst 8.7 that doesn't even support 4870X2.

Mascara's Crysis numbers are also a tad higher than should because he did the gpu bench instead of the (true game reflecting) time demo bench like Assault_Harbor

[mascaras]

The TweakTown test is bad: Q6600 @ 3 Ghz, Vista with only 2 GB PC6400 RAM, and then Catalyst 8.7 that doesn't even support 4870X2.

Mascara's Crysis numbers are also a tad higher than should because he did the gpu bench instead of the (true game reflecting) time demo bench like Assault_Harbor

i will run today Assault_Harbor


another videos in Crysis

1680x1050
Very High
AA 4x


http://d01.megashares.com/?d01=11424a6

http://d01.megashares.com/?d01=17cf0c2

[Aldy402]

like we did with old HD2900XT to use single GPU waterblock right??

looking to the4870X2 cooler , i think is possible ! (not 100% sure)

exactly, give it a shot please and take pics..
thanks

[mascaras]

The TweakTown test is bad: Q6600 @ 3 Ghz, Vista with only 2 GB PC6400 RAM, and then Catalyst 8.7 that doesn't even support 4870X2.

Mascara's Crysis numbers are also a tad higher than should because he did the gpu bench instead of the (true game reflecting) time demo bench like Assault_Harbor

just made Two runs , dont know if with 3 or 4 runs the results are better , even so


Average = 31 fps
1680x1050
Very High
AA x4

[nsegative]

How do you change fan speed? I got my hd4870x2 today and I can't figure it out.

[mascaras]

How do you change fan speed? I got my hd4870x2 today and I can't figure it out.

same way as HD4850 and HD4870


go to CCC , unlock the overdrive , create a profile and Save !

then go to


windows XP >> C:\Documents and Settings\username \Local Settings\Application Data\ATI\ACE\profile created in CCC .XML >>> Open with Notepad

or

windows vista >> C:\Users\username\AppData\Local\ATI\ACE\profile created in CCC .XML >>> Open with Notepad

then change "ATOMATIC" to "MANUAL"

and "Want" value="xx" >>> xx= value you want for fan speed (example : "30" = 30% or "45" = 45%)

HD4850/4870 Fan Fix!



if you make a profile in catalyst after turning on Overdrive( make sure clock and memory settings are correct).

Then You can then go to the file "C:\Users\Bretware(username)\AppData\Local\ATI\ACE \Bretw are. XML. the xml file will have the same name as the catalyst profile you saved. right click and hit edit.

<Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_0">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="0" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="65" />

Change the value to "manual" and Want value to "65"

Save the file then reload your profile in catalyst.

65% seemed perfect for me, 70% was loud but you may need it if your case has poor air flow.




Good Luck ,bretware

http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.ph...69&postcount=8

[nsegative]

Thanks I see. Another question: if I have two monitors plugged in does that mean crossfire powers one monitor each (as overdrive is grayed out and for hd4870x2 theres two options for both monitors). Do I need to run it in single screen mode to get crossfire on main display?

[mascaras]

Thanks I see. Another question: if I have two monitors plugged in does that mean crossfire powers one monitor each (as overdrive is grayed out and for hd4870x2 theres two options for both monitors). Do I need to run it in single screen mode to get crossfire on main display?

i really dont know because im only using 1 monitor , maybe someone else can Answer that !


regards

[Unbornchild]

Thanks I see. Another question: if I have two monitors plugged in does that mean crossfire powers one monitor each (as overdrive is grayed out and for hd4870x2 theres two options for both monitors). Do I need to run it in single screen mode to get crossfire on main display?

[EDIT]. Yes it works, according to this article: http://techreport.com/articles.x/13967/3

[nsegative]

Thanks unborn. Mascaras: I did that but it doesn't seem to be working (overdrive is enabled). The gpu temps climb and I do not hear the fan turn on (but I do hear it at pc startup and it's loud. I would've heard it if it was working in windows). My cusom profile is loaded and has this:

- <Feature name="OverclockEnabled">
<Property name="OverclockEnabledProperty" value="True" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedProtocol_0">
<Property name="FanSpeedProtocolProperty" value="RPM" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_0">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="0" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="85" />
</Feature>

[Unbornchild]

You must load ("Activate") that profile in CCC>Overdrive for it to work.

[nsegative]

I'm a bit confused. I have unlocked overdrive. I have edited the xml to that fan speed. I then closed catalyst, reopened it and went profile -> active profile -> testing.

[nsegative]

An ati beta tester told me that the profile doesn't work with the X2:
http://rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33929685

[mascaras]

An ati beta tester told me that the profile doesn't work with the X2:
http://rage3d.com/board/showthread.php?t=33929685

it works with me , try to activate the profile in CCC several times till you hear fan


regards

[AndrewL1950]

Here is a question.

I currently have a 9800GTX 512. However, I run a 32 inch 1080p monitor. Will I see a big leap in FPS if I purchase this card, or should I wait a generation?

[cakofony]

Ive been wondering the same thing, if it is worth upgrading from my 8800gtx. so far, it looks like the answer is yes.

not that there is anything I cant max on my current card, I just cant max some stuff with AA. I'll probably order a 4870 x2 this weekend :-)

[mascaras]

Thanks unborn. Mascaras: I did that but it doesn't seem to be working (overdrive is enabled). The gpu temps climb and I do not hear the fan turn on (but I do hear it at pc startup and it's loud. I would've heard it if it was working in windows). My cusom profile is loaded and has this:

<Feature name="OverclockEnabled">
<Property name="OverclockEnabledProperty" value="True" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedProtocol_0">
<Property name="FanSpeedProtocolProperty" value="RPM" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_0">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="0" />
</Feature>
- <Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_0">
<Property name="Want" value="85" />
</Feature>

you are doing it wrong , not that settings , the settings you must change are in the end of the page (TARGET 1 not Target 0)

<Feature name="FanSpeedAlgorithm_1">
<Property name="FanSpeedAlgorithm" value="Manual" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedRPMTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="1273" />
</Feature>
<Feature name="FanSpeedPercentTarget_1">
<Property name="Want" value="45" />
</Feature>

anyway , New expertool work with HD4870X2 >>> http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=198701

Here is a question.

I currently have a 9800GTX 512. However, I run a 32 inch 1080p monitor. Will I see a big leap in FPS if I purchase this card

yes !!!


regards

[nsegative]

Yea expertool fixed it for me. I gotta say though: Holy crap 50% is loud.

[Olly_K]

you should try 100% !

[nsegative]

you should try 100% !

Drowns out my AC at 100! In other news setting the xml setting in the 1 as mascaras suggested worked fine!

[iboomalot]

Drowns out my AC at 100!

can't wait till WC blocks hit the market

[dasa]

Just wondering if you had to do anything to get crysis dx10 working so well? as i havent had much luck yet

q9450 3.9ghz 488fsb 2x2g
4870x2 8.52.2
ccc at stock settings
fresh install


DX9 64bit

1680x1050
Play Time: 34.23s, Average FPS: 58.42
Min FPS: 36.42 at frame 1944
Max FPS: 78.08 at frame 127

1920x1200 0aa
Average FPS: 50.65
Min FPS: 24.42 at frame 148
Max FPS: 67.71 at frame 868

1920x1200 16xq aa
Average FPS: 49.07
Min FPS: 32.47 at frame 1958
Max FPS: 56.96 at frame 873


DX10 64bit

Quality: High
1680x1050 0aa
Average FPS: 38.31
Min FPS: 27.39 at frame 1954
Max FPS: 48.83 at frame 79

Quality: High
1920x1200 0aa
Average FPS: 32.56
Min FPS: 24.79 at frame 1965
Max FPS: 41.14 at frame 74

Quality: VeryHigh
1920x1200 0aa
Average FPS: 19.99
Min FPS: 15.27 at frame 1959
Max FPS: 22.96 at frame 1000

Quality: VeryHigh
1920x1200 16xq aa
Average FPS: 17.78
Min FPS: 13.60 at frame 1953
Max FPS: 20.33 at frame 867


Thanks

[whocaresbg]

Lack of Vista SP1 or CF/SLI hotfixes lead to scaling issues . Make sure that you have installed Vista SP1 .

Good luck .

[jmke]

Like i suspected it looks like Crysis runs much better with AA in windows Vista then windows XP

Operating System: Windows XP Professional SP2, Windows Vista SP1

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/154...rex/index.html


but all their numbers are off compared to every other review on the planet

[mascaras]

Just wondering if you had to do anything to get crysis dx10 working so well? as i havent had much luck yet


Thanks

I didnt do anything , just install game and run ! ( i already runned the benchamrks over and over again , and always same results )

are you using catalyst 8.8 beta ???? (not the 380mb version , thats not 8.8 beta)


with catalyst of CD Bundle i also had less performance (about -7 fps @ crysis ) , but with catalyst 8.8 beta = 6/7 fps increase

my friend also bought a 4870X2 3 days ago , and with 8.8 beta have same results !


whats your motherboard??

do you have windows Vista 64bit Ultimate service pack 1???

Quality: VeryHigh
1920x1200 0aa
Average FPS: 19.99
Min FPS: 15.27 at frame 1959
Max FPS: 22.96 at frame 1000

Thanks

thats very Bad , Something definitely wrong with your system (maybe only 1 GPU working)

my results with same settings :


Quality: VeryHigh
1920x1200 0aa




Minimum : 23.76 Fps
Maximum : 43.9 Fps
Average : 36 Fps





edit:


even with a single HD4870 512MB GDDR5 i had better results


your result with 4870X2

DX10 64bit

Quality: High
1680x1050 0aa
Average FPS: 38.31
Min FPS: 27.39 at frame 1954
Max FPS: 48.83 at frame 79





my result with a single HD4870 512mb

1680x1050
quality : high



Minimum : 22.24 Fps
Maximum : 54.41 Fps
Average : 44.83 Fps




like i said , something wrong with your system !


regards