rx8 reporting....
i did the mod and manage to get it at 480/325 now
i only set the Vgpu to 1.45 volt.
regarding the mem i didnt mod yet.

i got around 3752 on 3Dmark03... on a 2.4Northwood core intel system 533fsb

Points to note: marking is done on the CHIP!! just use a mech pencil and draw 3-4 lines in between the pins and boot up n measure the voltage.

If u get around 1.45... u can start using Atitool to up the core and run 3Dmark03
up a bit n run, then again. till artifact appears then stop. then this will be the core speed for the voltage u put in. if u wanna to get more juice outta, just repeat the process. I guess its safe for core to be at 500Mhz since the Gecube 9600xt is using the same HSF.

Do it when u r feeling confident and comfortable...
try not to exceed 1.6V on stock fan.

Also, use the 3Dmark03 to check for artifact instead of Atitool

Its not really dangerous but be careful coz non of us will be responsible if u fry ur gfx card.

It better to read more about v moldding before doing it as wat dead_man and I did
have a complete understanding of wat u doing and going to expect then u do it.

May the force be will everyone.

This post has been edited by rx8: Feb 27 2005, 04:49 AM

I obtained a score of 3933 with core500 and 325(650)mem with my intel 1.8A@2.4 with 533fsb.

my Vgpu is at 1.55(Vmodded) while Vmem is at 1.95(default).
stock HSF and default bios

It as fast as the 9600xt available in the market.

It can go further but till 520core, i see some artifacts on 3Dmark03.

Actually, it was dead_man who modded it first. Without him i dun think i can do it also.
so, kudos to him

good card u got there.. the pcb is actually a real 9600pro/xt board.
its easily to find a good bios thats compatible....

wats ur marking on the ram?? the wordings

btw, when did u got it and where? think this version is quite rare.

thks

I think its not advisable for stock HSF to go beyond 1.6V...
But then, i can reach 500Mhz at 1.48V....
how come ur one at 1.6 can only do 450Mhz??

A 9600xt is doing 500Mhz at 1.5V also... since its the same core, i think it should be the same....

Its not adviseable becoz i reckon the stock HSF is not so efficent in term if working outside stock value. The lifespan of the product might shorter due to the excessive heat.

Maybe u can follow Dead_man and mod a AMD HSF on the core before ocing more.

U r one unlucky man, got a good PCB with these ram... wat a waste...

500 is not bad already.. also I believe the RAM speed dun affect as much as the CORE speed.

U see a big difference in 400Mhz and 500Mhz??
but 100Mhz difference in a core can be alot.

maybe can attach some ram sink on the ram and clock more.
wat is the brand of the ram btw??

huh... wait a minute...

wats ur edition of card again??
and wats ur core??

do the pencil mod then....

brave soul, btw.. default cooling??

serious? I think its pretty decent. The stock cooler is rated quite good compared to other brand in fact.... u shd check out other brand's stock HSF.

Other brand dun even bother to cover the RAM with anything....

Cant really expect much from stock HSF.

That cap they used is from sanyo... thats kinda good in fact.

sharp edges.... dunno about that. I havent see a card with round edge thou....
U know of any??

Btw, im not a fanboy of this card... just posting my own opinion.

Also, its probably not wise to get this card at the moment due to the 6600non pro series....

Sent it to me and i will repair it for u. Will put in better rated caps for u if u want.