Totally lost with unlocking X800GTO

[jwonder69]

I just ordered a Sapphire X800GTO from NewEgg because most of the reviews said it would be unlockable for the extra 4 pipes. Every sign points to this site for instructions but everything I read about how to do it gives me an exceedingly large headache. Is there a simple way to unlock the pipes, a way that can be explained in normal human terms and won't involve me trying to hex edit the bios?

Any help would be truly appreciated!

 

[cjoyce1980]

this helps most

http://www.techpowerup.com/articles/overclocking/vidcard/127

 

[jwonder69]

Thanks, if I'm reading it correctly, its telling me to just flash up to the xl800xt16 bios that seems to be floating around. I guess I'll find out tomorrow when it shows up!

 

[jwonder69]

handy and easy, 16 pipes for $129!!!!

 

[special_ed70]

Thanks, if I'm reading it correctly, its telling me to just flash up to the xl800xt16 bios that seems to be floating around. I guess I'll find out tomorrow when it shows up!

find bios here......http://www.techpowerup.com/bios/