Sapphire HD2900XT (retail) overclocked result on stock cooler @850/1100

[ChaosMinionX]

Why is the score so low?

I don't have quad core
I don't have 8-pin power so i can't overclock my card

you have quad core
and you have massive overclock

but my score is 500 higher than you?

Is he perhaps using Vista? and your benching under XP...That could explain the difference.....but im not quite sure.

[theteamaqua]

well 05 dont benefit from quad core, .... much maybe a bit ,

[Kinc]

You can't. If you don't have an 8 pin pci-e on your PSU, you'll have to use 2 x 6 pin, in which case you are limited with overclocking. Basically, if you want the most from this card, you MUST purchase a new PSU if your current one doesn't have an 8 pin.

False. Im running 1235MHz core on 2x6-pins.

[what?]

Ok just curious

Did this card come with an acutal DVD copy of HL2 episode 2? Or just a pre-order #?

[theteamaqua]

Ok just curious

Did this card come with an acutal DVD copy of HL2 episode 2? Or just a pre-order #?

the game isnt out yet.. it make sense to assume that its a preorder/discount number, which u can start a steam account and enter it i think when the game is out so u dont need to pay ... like what AMD did with including HL2 with X2

[eXceeded]

HL2 came bundled with 9800 (whats X2??)

[ZoLKoRn]

funny how we twist words so much, they lose thier meaning...

yah... i'm understand is you meaning since first post.

He said on stock cooler, and that is on the stock cooler.

Hey ! don't serious he is funny

Did this card come with an acutal DVD copy of HL2 episode 2? Or just a pre-order #?

Yes have the copy HL2 episode 2

Why is the score so low?

I don't have quad core
I don't have 8-pin power so i can't overclock my card

you have quad core
and you have massive overclock

but my score is 500 higher than you?

yah yah.. what you use the driver version ?, i'll try again on my E6700 and new driver 8.37 but now card not put in my hand, i send to friend for review when it back i come to update again

[BulldogPO]

What kind of Audio is integrated to these cards?

[Venom-Crusher]

impressive results & I wait to see core1GHz as soon.

[SPQQKY]

False. Im running 1235MHz core on 2x6-pins.

Hmmm, more rumors dispelled... Thanks for that info. Have you done any tests on power draw from your system?
Also, do you think you can get more from the card with an 8 pin configured PSU?

[Lane-k]

I have got my card today... i just can't make run 3D06... games run fine.. (Good quality, i m impressed..) any tips at launch? ( the screen of start of 3D06 stay.. i have install the version coming with the card ( Full version of 3D06)..

Badly my OCZ have be kill this morning, so i have need use a Enermax 620W Liberty.. with the 2x 6pin PCi express...

someone know if the demo of Ruby is leaked allready ?

[cadaveca]

add "-nosysinfo" to 3DMark shortcut.

[Lane-k]

Thanks cadaveca,,,

[momomo6789]

umm those scores seem low ....

[marauder16]

Hmmm, more rumors dispelled... Thanks for that info. Have you done any tests on power draw from your system?
Also, do you think you can get more from the card with an 8 pin configured PSU?

you know what I don't understand, I have a PSU with a 8-pin power connector, but it is already in use by the mobo, and I don't think the mobo would OC as good if it wasn't there, I mean, I don't know any PSU on the market that has two of these cables?

EDIT: forget this, just read on an another forum about this. I think I'll use dual 6-pin, or an adapter...

[Pillo-kun]

umm those scores seem low ....

12500 is wha´t i get wiht my oced 8800gtx so low it not hehe

[theteamaqua]

HL2 came bundled with 9800 (whats X2??)

i think there was a promotion with AMD X2 4000 seris with a free copy of HL2 game

[momomo6789]

these things are so easy to o/c maybe 880 on core and 1150 stable on memory today idk :0

[cantankerous]

I don't think this has been answered yet, but how is CCC overdrive itself showing an option for 1100mhz to be available in overclocking the memory? Is this only with older drivers as I thought the newer drivers only allowed up to 900mhz if overclocking through CCC Overdrive?

[momomo6789]

ohh go on techpowerup .com and find amd gpu clock tool

[Lane-k]

you know what I don't understand, I have a PSU with a 8-pin power connector, but it is already in use by the mobo, and I don't think the mobo would OC as good if it wasn't there, I mean, I don't know any PSU on the market that has two of these cables?

EDIT: forget this, just read on an another forum about this. I think I'll use dual 6-pin, or an adapter...

the 8 pin is a new connector.. for OC you can use 2x 6pin connector (one go on the 8pin).. Actually Enermax have galaxy DXX with 2x 8 pins and 2x 6pins...they sell too new cable with 8 pins for modular version ( you just need buy the cable.. alone..) OCZ, Silverstone and many other have release PSU with the 8 pin..

@Cantakerous.. for see overdrive function, you need the 8 pins... if you are using 2x 6pins Pciexpress connector, you can use AMD clock tool, like have say momomo... (i m sure with only one PCIexpresss 6 pin, the soft should work too.. not sure i have try..)

[macci]

for the 3DMark boot up issue:
rename/remove the file called "direcpll.dll" from windows\system32\Futuremark\MSC -folder (WinXP, under Vista this file is in a different folder, use search to locate it)

other option is to use "-nosysteminfo" switch in the 3DMark shortcut, but then you wont be able to send results to ORB

[cadaveca]

so the other way allows submissions? I wondered how people were posting screens of 3Dmark recognizing the card, but my 3Dmark is blank!

Thanks Macci!

Vista file location : C:windows\system32\Futuremark

file removal works, BTW.

[cantankerous]

for the 3DMark boot up issue:
rename/remove the file called "direcpll.dll" from windows\system32\Futuremark\MSC -folder (WinXP, under Vista this file is in a different folder, use search to locate it)

other option is to use "-nosysteminfo" switch in the 3DMark shortcut, but then you wont be able to send results to ORB

I remember that very file having issues with Aquamark successfully running and displaying a score when the X800 series cards came out. An updated version of that file had to be placed in the Aquamark directory for the test to completely finish and not end with a solid black screen.

[andyisc00l]

Hey you should try removing the plastic and fan, attaching 2-120mm fans and let us know if you get any temp drops!?