[Testing] Sapphire X2900XT

[Lane-k]

did you guys already saw this results ??? New driver?? FAKE???











http://game1.ali213.net/thread-1499633-1-1.html
http://game1.ali213.net/thread-1500431-1-1.html

I don't know... but the Jetway is use too higher clock at stock / 757mhz on core).. But i hope it's true... the 8.3742 (4096) and 8.3742 (4732) look like be really unstable driver.. have you got problem for displaying some pages on internet correctly ?( black box and lines on the pages and corrupted text sometimes when you scroll down the pages?)...

[mascaras]

i only start testing with 8.37.4.2 (47323) today , till now no problems

before i was with 8.37.4.3 (47096) ( ATI/AMD site )

what driver are you using???


regards

[nicepun]

Is there anything special I have to do in order for AMG GPU Clock Tool enable the temp monitor? It's grayed out. Also, the latest beta of ATiTool shows core and mem values of ZERO and finaly, how do I enable RivaTuner to recognize the video card?

[cadaveca]

click sensor and then select "enable reading" checkbox for each sensor.

[gunit]

i just noticed something, while my load temps @ 3d clocks are ok @ 79'C, my idle temps @ 2d clocks are 64'C. Is the fan on the 2900 supposed to be completely silent in 2d mode? Also, in 2d mode the fans spins EXTREMELY slow, my guess is thats the problem. I wish ATI tool would come out already.

[Dynasty]

Hey D, when are you going to show us what you got with these cards? You've been to quiet.....

just an start...need another X6800/B2 for 01/03/05 3D marks...

[Lane-k]

i only start testing with 8.37.4.2 (47323) today , till now no problems

before i was with 8.37.4.3 (47096) ( ATI/AMD site )

what driver are you using???


regards

i have try the 3 drivers we can find now... anyway i know 3 guys having the card and got same problem with XP pro.. whe have all Saphhire and HIS, but the problem don't appears under Vista.. There's only some pages do this, some forum and my mailbox..no problem on XS ^site and forum for example...
I use a DVI Lcd ( Samsung 930BF 4ms), will try if it's a question of resolution only, refresh or only if i use the VGA port on it it will work..

here the example of what happend..

[mascaras]

with 8.37.4.2 i dont have that issue ( driver not WHQL approved)







my friend also got one today , here is 3dmark 2001 @ X2900XT default @ 8.36.4.3 driver ( NO LOD TWEAK @ there is no software to X2900XT LOD tweak yet )








regrds

[nicepun]

E6600@3.6Ghz and HIS HD2900XT 825/1000
3DMark06 12,391 3DMark05 21,648

3DMark06


3DMark05

[mascaras]

X2900XT DEFAULT
E6600@ 3800mhz
Drivers: 8.37.4.3

[Evil]

Nice testing.
Got my cards as well, i´m very happy.
Watercooled R600, 8.37.4.3 drivers:

[cantankerous]

E6600@3.6Ghz and HIS HD2900XT 825/1000
3DMark06 12,391 3DMark05 21,648

3DMark06


3DMark05

Hi, is 825/1000 your max overclock? Just trying to get an average of how the retail cards overclock. So far the best ones have been 850+ on air. Lowest in the 820's with average of early 840's.

[Lane-k]

They should do all around 850mhz air stock cooler (without additional fans)... anyway i have see the Hynix DDR3 used on the 2900XT is rated for work at 1000mhz (2000mhz).. this explain why they go to this speed without problem.

Nicepun, you can OC them higher without problem.. so don't be affraid.... go Dude.. give us some nice number..

[mascaras]

Nice testing.
Got my cards as well, i´m very happy.
Watercooled R600, 8.37.4.3 drivers:

what waterblock are you using ???


regards

[wedfighter]

Nice testing.
Got my cards as well, i´m very happy.
Watercooled R600, 8.37.4.3 drivers:

where you get this driver?
my HiS 2900XT maxed at 825ish at stock cooling..
so i'm thinking to use some water

[eXceeded]

where you get this driver?
my HiS 2900XT maxed at 825ish at stock clock..
so i'm thinking to use some water

sigged

[wedfighter]

LOL sorry 4 that
at stock cooling i mean..

[eXceeded]

haha don't be sorry, easy mistake which must now be ridiculed .

[Miwo]

Mascaras,

I am loving the reaction you are getting on the identical thread at the [T]ardForums

Pure comedy

[dinos22]

haha don't be sorry, easy mistake which must now be ridiculed .

roflcakes hahah ^^^ that is sig worthy too

[nicepun]

Hi, is 825/1000 your max overclock? Just trying to get an average of how the retail cards overclock. So far the best ones have been 850+ on air. Lowest in the 820's with average of early 840's.

I will eventually push it some more, just getting my feet wet right now. I'm hoping to reach 875/1100 (under water). Below is a quick compare in F.E.A.R. with everything set to maximum Res @ 1680x1050.

E6600@3.6Ghz w/ 8800GTS 640MB 625/1000



E6600@3.6Ghz w/ HD2900XT 825/1000

[mascaras]

Both cards on same system and with LOD





X2900XT Default @ E6600@ 3600mhz





Validation >>> http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=9202801







BFG 8800GTS OC Default @ E6600@ 3600mhz






cumps

[nicepun]

Hey mascaras I hope you don't mind me posting my results on your thread, if so just let me know.

[mascaras]

are you crazy ??? no problem at all


regrads

[cantankerous]

I will eventually push it some more, just getting my feet wet right now. I'm hoping to reach 875/1100 (under water). Below is a quick compare in F.E.A.R. with everything set to maximum Res @ 1680x1050.

E6600@3.6Ghz w/ 8800GTS 640MB 625/1000



E6600@3.6Ghz w/ HD2900XT 825/1000

Ouch, those fear scores on the 2900 are crap to say the least. The GTS is running all over the 2900 in this game. Sucks too as that is the main game I play and that game alone is going to determine which card I get based on the performance the card can deliver for this game. So far the 2900 is not looking good.