[Denny] ATi HD2900XT 9.5" 1GB GDDR4 testing 56k warning

[Lane-k]

<look for me like an error... or it's the 512Mo ( memory is at 828 on mine reading AMD GPU clock x 2 you are close to the 1650mhz..(825x2)).. or they have the new BC06@1650mhz (.6ns) and this will say it's GDDR4 (1650x2 3300mhz).. But i don't think the card with BC06 have begin hit the market.. so...

Look for me like a typo error...

Try send them a mail for verify.. the 2900XT 1Go DDR4 default design is 1.1ghz (x2 =2.2ghz)

[ChaosMinionX]

Has anyone tested the Extreme PC

Extreme PC Exclusive SI Diamond Radeon HD2900XT 825Mhz Core | 1GB 2150Mhz DDR4


I just ordered them, seems like they might be promising.

[\Karting_freak]

@ChaosMinionX
sounds fun, waiting for results ; )

[ChaosMinionX]

http://www.extreme-pc.ca/showproduct...oductid=371414

Thats the link to it right here.....they look like nasty cards....

The company makes the following claim...

HD2900XT 1GB DDR - 825Mhz Core | 2150Mhz DDR4 Price $574 CND - EXTREME EDITION - Hand picked and tested - Best HD2900 Core Possible - Used in our systems as very good chassis cooling is required. In CrossFire mode it matches 8800GTX ULTRA SLI performance and in same games, surpasses it!

Since few North American competitors are claiming they have the fastest HD2900XT 1GB solutions, we decided to separate ourselves from the competition by upgrading our bios speeds to even more EXTREME level. Since you can't overclock the 2900s in CrossFire mode with any tool aside the ATI's Overdrive limited OC tool, you get the FASTEST CROSSFIRE performance in THE WORLD without any need for overclocking! Also we can now sell these separately as well - no more with system only restriction - Thanks AMD! We'll also price match any competitor's price on this product and we'll give you 1 contest entry per card - see our contest info for details.

EDIT: Do I need a 8pin PCI-E connector?

[Lane-k]

No... in real it's better but all peoples working with 2x 6 pin have not see problem.. But i don' t know if a 8 pin increase stability..

There's a fix a guy here have tell me for got the overdrive working with 2x 6 pin.. It's just needed make a bridge with the pin missing..

I m alittle bit in pain... i want go for Cfire and want a 1Go DDR4 version.. i ask me if i will not sell my 2900XT 512mo, buy the 1go DRR4 and thenbuy a second, but i have a problem.. this will say the next will be with BC06 DDR chips, so higher memory speed and lower latency of the actual....

I need eat my hand for not pass the order for the 1go GDDR4 version right now..

[ChaosMinionX]

Card will be here by like Monday

[OpTioN]

You lucky ... ;P

[Lane-k]

Card will be here by like Monday

Don't say to me that... my finger is ready for order it..

No.. i will just wait a little bit.. end of the month.. lol..

WIll be nice if you can share your result when you can..

[AbelJemka]

http://firingsquad.com/hardware/diam...n_2900_xt_1gb/

[ChaosMinionX]

Don't say to me that... my finger is ready for order it..

No.. i will just wait a little bit.. end of the month.. lol..

WIll be nice if you can share your result when you can..

Surely, I will post the results when I get it

[Lane-k]

http://firingsquad.com/hardware/diam...n_2900_xt_1gb/

This result are so strange.. one.. the driver they use (8.38 RC2?...we have use it a long time ago the first week we have got the 512mb version... with RC7 and other beta version of 7.5....)... But the Cfire show a good potential here, it's where we see the Cfire have a little advantage in efficiency compared to SLI...

Hope we will see soon the next drivers.. for see what can give both 512 and 1Go DDR4...

I never understand why some review allways use this 5 games... it's not really where ATI is best ( Only the perf in Oblivion surprise me as the X1900 was largely better of the 7900 series on it..).. I think it's the 10th reviews for the HD2900XT512 or 1Go using only this games.. I really enjoy the game, and looking to replay each time i unlock a new car..

@ChaosMinionX.... If you have Dirt and if the 7.6 work with your card... give a try.. the difference of Image quality between 7.5 and 7.6 is just amazing....


Image size is reduced. this give a more fine texture and overall feelings.. I don't wanna "overload" the forum.

[ChaosMinionX]

that looks really good lane

[gandolf]

This result are so strange.. one.. the driver they use (8.38 RC2?...we have use it a long time ago the first week we have got the 512mb version... with RC7 and other beta version of 7.5....)... But the Cfire show a good potential here, it's where we see the Cfire have a little advantage in efficiency compared to SLI...

Hope we will see soon the next drivers.. for see what can give both 512 and 1Go DDR4...

I never understand why some review allways use this 5 games... it's not really where ATI is best ( Only the perf in Oblivion surprise me as the X1900 was largely better of the 7900 series on it..).. I think it's the 10th reviews for the HD2900XT512 or 1Go using only this games.. I really enjoy the game, and looking to replay each time i unlock a new car..

@ChaosMinionX.... If you have Dirt and if the 7.6 work with your card... give a try.. the difference of Image quality between 7.5 and 7.6 is just amazing....


Image size is reduced. this give a more fine texture and overall feelings.. I don't wanna "overload" the forum.

What game were these pictures taken from?

[AbelJemka]

Colin McRae Dirt.

[Bartflaster]

Denny or anyone with the 1gb GDDR4 card ... can you tell me if you are getting a big slowdown in 3Dmark06 when the dragon comes out of the water, mine seems to slow down a lot for that bit, both with Cat 7.5 and 7.6.

Is there a seperate driver needed for the 1gb cards, or anything newer than 7.6 ?

[Rikbikboo]

hi. I actually took delivery of two of these ocuk 1gb cards yesterday.

i seem to have trouble getting any 3dmark program to run. i got 3d06 to run by modifying my shortcut and adding nosystem info.

but is there a way to run the programs without having to do this.

specs..

asus mvp deluxe crossfire mobo
amd x2 3000 cpu
4gb ocz ram
2x x2900xt 1gb ddr4 core 750 memory 1000
2x seagate barricuda sata drive

will check back later cheers.

[M3kk]

Just delete the folder named "Futuremark" from C:\windows\system32\.

[cadaveca]

um...please do not do that!

http://www.sapphiretech.com/en/downl...recpll-dll.zip


Place the file located in the link in windows/system32/futuremark/MSC

[M3kk]

Why not?

I renamed it to _Futuremark ( for backup ), but its ok with deleting too..

[Rikbikboo]

the dll worked thanks i will do some test runs now


bear in mind that i am only using 4x6pin plugs so lets see what score i get. will post back

[Rikbikboo]

[M3kk]

Some results by me :

2k1



2k3



2k5



2k6

[Rikbikboo]

tbh i am not seeing a massive increase of the score i have with my x1950xtx's

[M3kk]

16413 in 2k5 with CF ? LOL

[cadaveca]

Why not?

I renamed it to _Futuremark ( for backup ), but its ok with deleting too..

It will affect what's reported when you submit your score.