Tkpenalty's X1950~HD4k Clubhouse

[freeboy]

My Hia x1950proc ice3 looks very different, well I guess they are. Looks like y9ou are returning yours... must not have skimed up enough, why?
My card runs super cool and other than being a 256 card I find it a good balence of exceptional performance /cost.. good luck.

 

[binormalkilla]

Hey guys I have a cracked version of ATI Tool .exe file that allows adjustment of timings for our cards. Several guys at XtremeSystems forums got better timings working with the X1950 Pro. Here is the link where I hosted the file.
http://www.sharebigfile.com/file/97727/ATITool-patched-rar.html
All you have to do is delete the .exe file in the ATI Tool directory, then unRAR the cracked file.
If any HIS guys try this let me know as I'm working on it tonight, along with another guy at Overclock.net

 

[tkpenalty]

Well I emailed HIS and they confirmed that I do in fact have a heatsink on the VRMs. I'm going to go to the hardware store tonight and buy an infrared thermometer, provided they aren't too expensive. Hell, I'm probably going to take it back anyhow! ROFL.

The VRM issue only arises once you install the VF900CU on the X1950PRO with the reference/single piece cooler.

 

[tkpenalty]

What OCs have you guys got with the X1950PRO? My one barely overclocks T_T...

 

[SpookyWillow]

i'm currently running at 662/817.

highest bench clocks so far are 675/823.5 for 3dmark05 - 11039 3rd highest score posted with an X2 and single x1950pro

and 668/810 for 3dmark06 5448 top score for an amd cpu and single X1950pro



edit, just tweaked the cards mem timings a little and i just took the tops spot on 3dmark05 with slightly lower mem clocks too @ 668/817, 11,122 http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=2747070

just ran 3dmar06 again @ 675/817 with tweaked Vram timings

5598 http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=1353675

so now i have the highest posted scores on both 3dmark05 and 06 for an amd cpu and a single X1950pro

 

[bundlebr]

How to overclock Sapphire X1950 Pro?

Guys,

Can you help me with ovrclocking my card? The best I can squeeze from it so far is 607.5/702, and that's not very stable.
BTW, replaced stock cooler with Thermalright's: silent fanless cooling with much lower temps than with stock!

BB

 

[tkpenalty]

26/2/07

URGENT TO PEOPLE USING X1950PRO WHO WISH TO SWITCH TO A VF900CU

Please remember to buy heatsinks, due to the fact that the VRMS DO NOT have cooling after you remove the stock cooler. This is an exception to the X1950PROs from the following manufactures/model, Powercolor Extreme 256/512, HIS ICEQIII, PALIT, GIGABYTE, HIS (standard) PCI-E.

Other brands not mentioned WILL NEED heatsinks.

VF900CU users SHOULD invest in extra heatsinks for the VRMs.

After removal of the standard cooler that part of the PCB should look like this

That is how the reference cooler looks like, anything similar after removal WILL NEED VRM HEATSINKING!

For AcceleroX2 Users (if it doesn't come with it): http://cgi.ebay.com/VR-Heat-Spreade...9009786QQihZ017QQcategoryZ80151QQcmdZViewItem.

Yep... read this, it also applies for the thermalright, I know your problem. Don't use your GPU until you get heatsinks for those chips.

 

[Zubasa]

That stock cooler looks 100% like the sapphire.

 

[Pinchy]

That SLi plate from ebay works a charm. Recommended to all by me!

 

[bundlebr]

Yep... read this, it also applies for the thermalright, I know your problem. Don't use your GPU until you get heatsinks for those chips.

Yeah, I've already read some stuff that you've discussed earlier, and attached heatsinks there... The temp reading doesn't cross 56C now, but still cannot overclock it...

 

[tkpenalty]

Try showing me a photo of it. What brand is it?

Try reseating it as well.

 

[tkpenalty]

That SLi plate from ebay works a charm. Recommended to all by me!

Your mean VRM LOL.

 

[tkpenalty]

GOING OFF TOPIC:

(PC was on btw, gg)

I had to switch back to stock just in case the CNPS7700CU ripped the whole motherboard off the case (Like ketxxx, this one's heavier).

I reckon it looks much neater without the CNPS7700CU, I might reinstall it if I need to OC. Its damn quiet. Though my NB and RAM aren't cooled that much though, the CPU cooling remains the same with the stock shinetsu thermal paste. The NB is fairing at 50*C.

If Zalman sends me the clips for the ZM-N47(something like that) northbridge I will switch back though), before switching it was a pain in the neck just to get the cables organized. I might invest in a thermalright NB cooler.

EDIT: Did TPU just crash?

 

[SpookyWillow]

TPU has been playing up since late last night

 

[tkpenalty]

lol... do intel coolers have to be seasoned? It seems like it because the RPMs are getting higher and higher.. w00t. It was 2.5k three hours, then 2.7 now 2.9k.

 

[Ling-ling]

lol... do intel coolers have to be seasoned? It seems like it because the RPMs are getting higher and higher.. w00t. It was 2.5k three hours, then 2.7 now 2.9k.

Seasoning with a bit of salt and peper is all that is required.

 

[tkpenalty]

Seasoning of bearings:

Deliberate running of apparatus to make sure bearings are smooth; basically bearing sanding you could call it.

The RPM is getting higher and the noise is getting less.

 

[Ling-ling]

Seasoning of bearings:

Deliberate running of apparatus to make sure bearings are smooth; basically bearing sanding you could call it.

The RPM is getting higher and the noise is getting less.

And a little salt and peppa make it go betta

 

[bundlebr]

Try showing me a photo of it. What brand is it?

Try reseating it as well.

Here are the pix: Sapphire X1950 Pro with Thermalright cooler and extra heatsinks.

What did you mean - reseating - the card, or the cooler, or...

 

[tkpenalty]

Whoever it is, Stop 1 starring this thread. If you are caught, you will be reported.

Bundlebr, I meant, try remounting the cooler again. By the looks of it it looks fine. Install the 92mm fan and see the results.

If you want to check again, take the card out and check where the heatsinks are mounted, show me a photo as well (don't have to).

 

[bundlebr]

Will do and update...
Was thinking about modded bios for better overclocking... Is there any for Sapphire X1950 PRO?

 

[binormalkilla]

Whoever it is, Stop 1 starring this thread. If you are caught, you will be reported.

ROFL I wouldn't worry about it dude, it's just one jerk. Anyone with an ounce of logic can see the size of the thread and know it's full of info on these cards.

BundleBR, that's a sweet cooler you have there. What kind of temps are you getting with that?

It would be really easy to zip-tie a case fan on that, like a Silverstone FM121 @ 110 CFM. I have one as an intake in my 5.25" drive bay and they really move some air. If you installed it on the bottom facing upward you could cool your mobo and CPU a little.

 

[paddel]

Hi Guys,

i have some question about the Gecube X1950XT AGP!
I didn't understand why I can see under Hardware information only GPU Rate of 500 and Memory Rate of 594!!!! The manufacture said 625 MHZ Core Speed and 700 Memory. I have unlocked the overdrive, why I thought that the right rates will be done...it isn't.

Guys see the Picture below...that is Overdrive an here you will see the taktrates...please help me!!

 

[DOM]

Hi Guys,

i have some question about the Gecube X1950XT AGP!
I didn't understand why I can see under Hardware information only GPU Rate of 500 and Memory Rate of 594!!!! The manufacture said 625 MHZ Core Speed and 700 Memory. I have unlocked the overdrive, why I thought that the right rates will be done...it isn't.

Guys see the Picture below...that is Overdrive an here you will see the taktrates...please help me!!

there the 2d clocks, see where it says requested thats your 3d clocks

 

[paddel]

?....you mean only during the 3d run I will have the requsted rates..right?