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Reef Shark
BFG 7900GS unlocks!
I came across this from techpowerup:
http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=18473
and using Rivatuner, I was able to get my new BFG 7900GS OC to unlock from 20 pp/7vp to 24pp/8vp.
From a locked o/c speed of 585/1600 to an unlocked o/c speed of 570/1600 (couldn't go higher with the unlock) I got:
500 more 3DMark03 points
300 more 3DMark05 points
200 more 3DMark06 points
96.5 fps vs. 89.9 fps Half Life 2 Lost Coast Video Stress Test
I'm still testing, but I basically got a faster than 7900GT card for $187.99 CAD after rebate with taxes.
From what I read at Techpowerup, it's only the BFG ones that can unlock so far.
Last edited by mystery; 12-23-2006 at 12:33 PM.
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BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
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Reef Shark
Last edited by mystery; 12-22-2006 at 01:04 AM.
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice @ 2.60 Ghz
ASRock 939Dual-SATA2, OCWB1, 1.55V vcore mod
BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
LG-4480B CDRW/DVD-ROM
LG-4163B DVD+/-R/RW
Fortron ATX-400PN
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Great White Shark
Very nice!
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Reef Shark
This keeps getting better....I did the volt mod to 1.5V using rear window defroster kit and I'm up to 650/1650--faster than a 7900GTO, 7950GT, and 7900GTX for $160 CAD ($139 USD).
Last edited by mystery; 12-25-2006 at 02:19 AM.
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice @ 2.60 Ghz
ASRock 939Dual-SATA2, OCWB1, 1.55V vcore mod
BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
LG-4480B CDRW/DVD-ROM
LG-4163B DVD+/-R/RW
Fortron ATX-400PN
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that's sweet. without voltmod i got mine to 600/1700. but it came as 560/1650 so that's not really a high oc for me . im too scared to do the hardmods :P
this could be the new x800gto2
Last edited by Reign; 12-23-2006 at 11:59 AM.
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Reef Shark
The GPU volt mod wasn't hard to do. I used a paper clip to apply the rear window defroster kit liquid.
I am by no means electronically/electrically inclined.
Even if you make a mistake, you can always use acetone to remove it. Just ensure that the correct point(s) is/are connected before powering on.
I used this as a guide:
http://forums.anandtech.com/messagev...readid=1847758
(I didn't do the memory vmod as I don't have a multimeter.)
Last edited by mystery; 12-23-2006 at 01:03 PM.
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice @ 2.60 Ghz
ASRock 939Dual-SATA2, OCWB1, 1.55V vcore mod
BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
LG-4480B CDRW/DVD-ROM
LG-4163B DVD+/-R/RW
Fortron ATX-400PN
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Reef Shark
Damn!!! And I just spent $230 or so for a 7900GTO lol.
Edit: Never mind, the BFG 7900GS is $184 at Newegg, plus my GTO has the nice GTX cooler.
Last edited by SwoosH; 12-23-2006 at 04:41 PM.
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Originally Posted by SwoosH
Damn!!! And I just spent $230 or so for a 7900GTO lol.
Edit: Never mind, the BFG 7900GS is $184 at Newegg, plus my GTO has the nice GTX cooler.
and 512mb ram
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Mako Shark
Did you get it at Canada Computers? I've been looking for something around the $200 range to replace a X800XT PE. Saw the X1950 Pro for $200 on the Futureshop Boxing Day flyer.
Last edited by Chuck232; 12-24-2006 at 05:08 PM.
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Reef Shark
Yes, I got it from Canada Computers.
That X1950Pro @$199.99 looks like a good deal also.
You get the lifetime warranty with the BFG, though.
Last edited by mystery; 12-25-2006 at 01:26 AM.
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice @ 2.60 Ghz
ASRock 939Dual-SATA2, OCWB1, 1.55V vcore mod
BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
LG-4480B CDRW/DVD-ROM
LG-4163B DVD+/-R/RW
Fortron ATX-400PN
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Reef Shark
I just removed the heatsink to re-apply thermal compound and found the core is a 7900GT one, not a 7900GS! It looks like BFG is just soft blocking the pipes via BIOS.
Last edited by mystery; 12-24-2006 at 07:42 PM.
Athlon 64 3200+ Venice @ 2.60 Ghz
ASRock 939Dual-SATA2, OCWB1, 1.55V vcore mod
BFG 7900 GS OC 24pp/8vp @ 650/1650, 1.5V vcore mod
Aureal Vortex AU8810
2GB DDR
Maxtor 6Y160P0 160GB
LG-4480B CDRW/DVD-ROM
LG-4163B DVD+/-R/RW
Fortron ATX-400PN
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Awesome !
I love bios unlocks, there is always the anticipation that you saved a busload of cash as you boot up that game for the first time.
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Mako Shark
Nice! Yeah, love those unlocks. Going all the way back to the 9700/9500 days.
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Originally Posted by Chuck232
Nice! Yeah, love those unlocks. Going all the way back to the 9700/9500 days.
hehe it's a nice feeling indeed. i remember how happy i was when my Asus 6800GE (12/5) unlocked to 16/6.
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Gigabyte 8800Ultra OC'd to (650/2200/1605)| X-fi XtremeGamer Fatal1ty Pro | Dell 2005 FPW
Lian-Li v1000 plus| Silverstone ST56ZF 560W |WD Raptor 150GB |2x Seagate 7200.10 320GB
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I have a BFG 7900GS and after I enabled the bits and rebooted it still says 20 piplines.
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