lol, you are merely repeating what RegentCid has stated. If you stated that 65nm oc just as good as 55nm, then I can agree on that. but theoratically 55nm oc better than 65nm. Due to smaller die, 55nm draws less power and produce less heat, these in returns leaves a head room for more oc'ing. No doubt that it was mentioned by Fudzilla that early reference desgin of GTX 285 and GTX 260 (55nm) can oc only the same as their 65nm counterpart, but there are also alot of reported higher oc for 55nm in other forums.
So again, a link to show and prove that 65nm is more superior than 55nm would be great. otherwise they are pretty much the same, not 65nm better 55nm.

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 05:46 PM

let me guess, u tested the new GTX 260 sonic dual right? we are comparing an orange to an apple. the palit's gtx 260 uses a different voltage controller. and most of all the whole pcb design is different, that doesn't necessary means that it is better than the reference design. but then again I could be wrong la.

u guys can read em here at techpowerup which shows that it uses a non-reference pcb design too

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 06:04 PM

can la bro. the reference GTX 260 uses Volterra voltage regulator. which can be controlled through software

ok... sure sif

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 06:25 PM

there's a cracked version. I tried it and it works. here is the LINK (but this is v1.0, there is still no crack for the latest verison)

U better use some registry cleaner program first before installing the new nvidia driver. try google "Driver Sweeper". and reintall your nvidia driver. see if it can detect your graphic card

did u patch the exe file first?

u must click the "VoltageTune.Patch.v1.0" file first. when the menu pops up, it will want u to search for the EVGAVoltageTuner.exe in the EVGA program files folder.

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 06:37 PM

oh really? maybe they have removed it... gimme your email, i will email it to u.

when u guys were using the 8th series, I was drooling on u guys with my 3870

no mod, u saw it clearly.

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 07:46 PM

Well I just think that before anyone starts giving a controversial or contradicting statement, he/she should have a valid explanations or valid proof before causing flames in the thread. just because some guy said so, and just simply taking the words for it does not prove the statement is valid. All I want is a good solid proof with good reference to backup, this does not mean I dismissed everybody's point of view. Well, if ppl here prefer to believe that 65nm is superior than 55nm in OC'ing, rather than giving me a more valid proof (eg. comparing an apple to an apple for a start) then I can end my search for answer right here. enough said.

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 08:18 PM

Thanks bro, but I've done my reasearch already, so i'm fine. And yes, I dont like by mislead by others too, nor do I like seeing others being mislead. In the end, buyers will have to do research and decide by themselves what's best for them.

yours is 65nm or 55nm? I actually dun mind to be honest, but i live in perak. otherwise more GC to borrow for testing

Yah i know. Since there are other cards to play around with, why not? anyway thanks for offer, appreciate it

just go for 55nm, u can never go wrong. u save power, less heat and same/better performance and oc'bility

in other words, GTX 285 or GTX 260(55nm)

This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 09:32 PM

we are talking about the same chip except that it was shrunken. If we are talking about power consumption and heat. 55nm DEFINITELY better than 65nm.

performance wise, it's debatable. but I PERSONALLY think that 55nm is NOT WORSE than 65nm when it comes to performance (but really depends on how u define performance though).

let's say we are comparing a "65nm [576/1242/999] GTX260" with a "55nm [576/1242/999]" it will give the same PERFORMANCE.

oh yah, just re-read your previous post. that wasn't a question at all, my bad

nice bro. u won't be dissapointed

Or u can use driver sweeper

looks more like less heatsink fin (notice the front part of the cooler) and the heatpipe also looks 'less' somehow


This post has been edited by metsatsu: Mar 2 2009, 10:59 PM