9800se and some artifacts

[Kompojoe]

alright to start off

http://www.newegg.com/app/ViewProductDesc.asp?description=14-102-303&depa=1
that link says

SAPPHIRE ATI RADEON 9800SE Video Card, 128MB DDR, 128-bit its really 256-bit~ after question tell me if this could affect it, DVI/TV-Out, 8X AGP -BULK -OEM

Specifications:
Chipset/Core Speed: ATI RADEON 9800SE/325MHz these memory speeds and core speeds arnt the right defaults at all
Memory/Effective Speed: 128MB DDR/580MHz
BUS: AGP 4x/8x
Ports: VGA Out(15 Pin D-Sub)+TV-Out(S-Video Out)+DVI Connector
Support 3D API: DirectX®9, OpenGL®2.0
Cable/Accessories: 2 Cables, Driver CD
Max Resolution@32bit Color: 2048X1536@85Hz


anyway.. i got it and softmodded it.. works with a few artifacts.. but ati tool keep the timer thing going and doesnt reset the timer? also when i start to overclock it from the default i get artifacts..
i get many artifacts at default speeds.. i have to overclock it to almost stop the artifacts.. ?? questions? comments? wtf!?

 

[sersalpha]

I've heard of 256 bit versions of the 9800SE, which come with a lower clock speed than the 9800 Pro yet higher than the 128 bit stock 9800SE, floating around. Maybe this type isn't able to be softmodded like other 256 bit SE's.

 

[zealot`grr]

errr, is this a 9800SE /w the crippled memory? 128bit per default?

 

[Kompojoe]

errr, is this a 9800SE /w the crippled memory? 128bit per default?

i got L shaped samsung memory and i get almost no artifacts now that ive overclocked it quite a bit.. but i got major heat probs.. ill drop a silencer on it~

and the it is a 256bit bus width~