connect3d gto is modeable?

[noneed4me2]

i thought having the the r480 was the better choice but check the edit on my above post and read the articles. the r423 might be the better choice, thats what mine showed up as, plus yours and mine has the power adapter that alot of others don't so if you overclock you'll be better of connecting the pci-e power cord.

 

[Roybin]

hi, noneed4me2, is that iso bootable CD suitable for C3D xGTO? I thought it is only for saphire X800GTO2. Did you use that iso to modify your C3D? http://forums.techpowerup.com/showthread.php?t=5796&highlight=connect3d+gto

 

[noneed4me2]

yep sure did! check my other posts for all the directions for what i did, just a word of warning to all, modding is always a risk, but if it works the rewards are awesome. I just experimented today and got my clocks up to core 567, mem 560 and boosted my 3dmark05 to 6215. For a budget card this thing is awesom

 

[Roybin]

hi, noneed4me2, I checked that flash utility thread and read your post. Now I downloaded the iso file, reboot,dir and did not find any C3d bin file but x16 and x12 which are supposed for saphire GTO2 card. I am not sure if the op change the iso again. If you acciendily still keep that iso file which has unclocked bios file for C3D GTO card, could you email one copy to me? my email: wheretobe@gmail.com
Thanks a lot for your help

 

[noneed4me2]

i mailed you the copy of the iso i used, don't sweat it if the bios looks different, i promise this worked for me and i have the r423 chip in one of my other posts i showed my log file and my chip was always the r423, if thats your chip this is the iso for you.
2005-10-22 01:44:08 ATITool v0.24 started.
2005-10-22 01:44:08 Detected GPU Chip: R423 (5549), 12 Pipelines, 256 MB
2005-10-22 01:44:08 Temperature monitoring: LM63 detected
2005-10-22 01:44:16 Application terminated.
2005-10-22 01:44:30 ATITool v0.24 started.
2005-10-22 01:44:30 Detected GPU Chip: R423 (5549), 12 Pipelines, 256 MB
2005-11-01 17:42:04 Detected GPU Chip: R423 (5549), 16 Pipelines, 256 MB
2005-11-01 17:42:04 Temperature monitoring: LM63 detected
2005-11-01 17:42:15 Application terminated.
2005-11-01 17:57:30 ATITool v0.24 started.
2005-11-01 17:57:30 Detected GPU Chip: R423 (5549), 16 Pipelines, 256 MB
2005-11-01 17:57:30 Temperature monitoring: LM63 detected
2005-11-01 17:57:51 Clocks set to: 445.50 / 513.00
2005-11-26 02:11:23 Clocks set to: 546.75 / 553.50
2005-11-26 02:11:26 Temperature: GPU: 44.5°C GPU environment: 39.0°C
2005-11-26 02:11:27 Scan for Artifacts started... Core: 546.75 Mhz Memory: 553.50 Mhz
after all is done(DRIVER REINSTALLATION MAY BE REQUIRED) it is best to check for any broken or defective pipelines, i used this prog recommended from here http://www.vr-zone.com.sg/?i=2891&s=8 High Dynamic Range based Torture test, Rthdribl. Just google Rthdribl and yo'll find it. Post your results and if all works thank Locutus12 as he did all the work.

 

[noneed4me2]

for those who found the link for ISO boot cd flash tool dead, it can also be found here http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/forumdisplay.php?f=3 . If the link to it there is also dead i still have it just pm me and i will email it.

 

[dr.bling]

you can download the nero demo 7 burning rom and it has a setting to make this cd bootable in dos, i used it with no problem and flashed my connect 3d x800 gto to 16 pipes, i take that back i did have a problem getting it to flash untill i renamed the bios with a shorter name x800_gto then it worked no problem.

 

[Roybin]

just a reminder, the new batch of C3D cards looks like not moddable any more, though they still can be overclocked. The fuse data just don't match

 

[NavyDood]

I got my Connect3D X800GTO possibly too late.

ATI Tool says it is the R423 core. The fuses don't show the F's in the right spots. I tried it hoping I might get lucky since reviews at newgg state that they are still moddable. I bough my card before the ppl claiming they are still moddable. I followed the instructions in the article here on the site. When I flashed it with the 16P bios, it said old and new bios were identical. Is that what happened even on the cards that flashed no problem? It didn't open the extra 4 pipes.

I read the article from Vr-Zone that noneed4me2 posted the link too. Quote from Vr-Zone:

this Connect 3D card looks exactly like the X800 Pro / X800 XT from the previous generation. With only 12 pipelines, this Connect 3D X800 GTO sounds more like a rebadged X800 Pro VIVO. While users of that older card might remember the unlocking craze it generated due it's impressive success rate of getting a 16 pipeline X800 XT just by a BIOS flash. Not only were we successful in the BIOS flash, we were able to overclock this card to an impressive 570MHz on the Core, and 1140MHz on the Memory!

With the above said, we loaded the Connect3D X800 GTO with a Built By ATi X800 XT BIOS found over at TechPowerUp! ATi BIOS collection.

Any thoughts? Or is the modded bios for the C3D GTO here on the site the X800XT bios?

 

[blsnelling]

Best BIOS???

Anyone played with different BIOS on the C3D? Which card model BIOS does it use? I'm currently using the one linked in the article.

 

[noneed4me2]

navydood, there our more resellers selling cards that are nonmoddable, although GTO2s seem to be unaffected, but pricing of these cards seems to reflect this. If you can return your card i would maybe try a different retailer. Wizzard posted e-stores selling newer cards in the original mod article, so avoid those. When all is said and done though, the card is still a good deal and very overclockable.

 

[sead0nkey]

First post.
Alright today 5-12 I recived my C3D x800GTO from newegg (ordered on 30nov). I checked the fuses data and it was modable (see still hope for everyone) my question is I used locutus12 auto method, do I need to fashback to the orig bios? Can I keep the one used by locutus12 ( I belive his was made for the GTO2) Any help would be great.

 

[noneed4me2]

seadonkey, you did everything right, and now he used the bios specifically for our card. It was the mem timings that were different in old bios (1.6 vs 2.0)that caused clock issue, but with no floppy i was desperate and took a chance. After reflashing with winflash i can go as high as 600/565 with 6322 in 3dmark05 i figure my score can only get better when i add more ram and better cpu and an sata drive

 

[sead0nkey]

Very cool noneed4me2, Thanks for the help.

to make sure is this the right appwinflash Also will a reinstall of the cat drivers be needed?


Update: I used ATIflash in dos and it is working great thank you.

 

[blsnelling]

From which model cards can we choose for the C3D X800? I'm currently using the one listed in the article.

 

[noneed4me2]

I am sorry its ATI winflash my bad heres a link,http://www.techpowerup.com/downloads/39

 

[noneed4me2]

From which model cards can we choose for the C3D X800? I'm currently using the one listed in the article.

as long as your fuses match and its the Connect3d x800 gto thats the one.

 

[NavyDood]

Welp... no luck. I got a non-moddable C3D x800gto. Tis ok cuz I am very pleased with the purchase. It smokes my 6600gt agp I had.

I have it at 500/520 right now. The highest I have seen the GPU core temp according to ATITool is 34°C during gaming in COD:UO or COD2, any 3dmark, and rthdrbl. Gonna load up something more demanding like FarCry or FEAR and see what temps I get.

 

[noneed4me2]

thats to bad about the mod, but it still is a smokin card, i would try the max core/mem option on ATITool (best to do it when you aren't on the PC for a while) cause i am sure your card can go higher, mine maxed out at 627core 565mem, but i can't get those clocks at the same time so i usually set it at 520/540 with no issues in temp on stock cooling. Thinkin about going with the AOC Silencer 5.2 although for our series card the stock cooler reviews have all been favorable.

 

[Lekamies]

I've got mine Connect 3d x800gto card yesterday. It has r423 core and 2.0ns memory.
Now it's working with x800xt bios 16pp and core: 550Mhz(idle: 32c load: 45-50c) mem: 550Mhz without problems.
3d Mark'05 scores
3d Mark'03 scores

 

[CAMsoup]

got the pipes

Hey eveyone...I have a C3D modded to 16 pipes with the floppy flash from wizzard. I have a question though, I tested the pipes with that crazy light program noneed4me2 said to use and they are stable, but I am not able to get it to over clock much at all...especially the mem. core can go up to 420, but thats about it and only able to get around 4 or 5 out of mem. Anyone have ideas what is hold me back.

Also seems like people have flashed there card more than once after the inital 16 pipe flash...am I missing something?? Is there another modded bios I should use?

MGE Quantum case
AA8 DuraMax BIOS24 w/3rd Eye
Pentium 550, LGA775 @1066fsb
Thermalright XP-120 Heatsink
Antec NeoPower 480W PSU
2G Kingmax DDR2-533 (1.95V)
C3D X800 GTO unlocked to 16 pipes
ATI TV Wonder Pro w/remote
Hitachi 80g X 2 in raid0 (strip size 128)
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[noneed4me2]

Camsoup, try reflashing your original bios back ATIwinflash, your mem timings could be, and if you don't have the power adapter plugged in hook it up now. 16p sucks more juice. Congrats on the mod

 

[CAMsoup]

Camsoup, try reflashing your original bios back ATIwinflash, your mem timings could be, and if you don't have the power adapter plugged in hook it up now. 16p sucks more juice. Congrats on the mod

Hey noneed4me2 thanks for the reply...but I don't really undertsand...sorry for being slow. Are you saying if I flash back with the bios I dumped pre 16 pipe mod then I will keep the 16 pipes? I thought I would go back to 12 pipes. Or do I go back to 12 pipes...change somthing and then go back to 16 pipes again?

sorry for being annoying

 

[seewhy]

I've got mine Connect 3d x800gto card yesterday. It has r423 core and 2.0ns memory.
Now it's working with x800xt bios 16pp and core: 550Mhz(idle: 32c load: 45-50c) mem: 550Mhz without problems.
3d Mark'05 scores
3d Mark'03 scores

woah that's great! did u happen to see if your card had a lasercut?

 

[noneed4me2]

Camsoup, if you flash using ATIwinflash (make sure to check force), a windows based program, it will set all settings to stock "except" your 16pipes. If you could flash your 12p card to 16p with ATIwinflash, their would be no point to using the modified flashrom in dos. And don't worry about asking to much everyone was new once, and i don't mind helping as others still help me