7800GTX Overclocking for Idiots--BOOTDISK ... ... Quote:Originally Posted by petriI should probably update my ...

calstar Benz · 11-22-2005, 01:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petri

I should probably update my ATI tool as well, as my card runs fine at 435/1250 and could probably handle more but ATI Tool errors held me back.

When I get home from work I'll probably go for 440/1300 and if it's steady there I'll leave it be. I'll add AS5 soon but like someone pointed out these cards are most likely voltage limited and not heat limited so I doubt it will do anything.

I know we all want to push our cards to the max, but eventually we have to wonder if we'll actually notice that extra 10 or 20 mhz while playing games.

Hi,

You can decrease the Vcore voltage to 1.26v. It works fine with me

nixsie1 · 11-22-2005, 07:27 AM

Eh ? We saying undervolting CPU will effect the Graphics card ? Especially if OC'ing ?

Blahman · 11-22-2005, 07:34 AM

no, vcore = video

although I'm not sure undervolting would let you overclock more, I'd think it would be the other way around. You'd have to overvolt to achieve higher clock speeds without artifacting or freezing.

granulf · 11-22-2005, 07:39 AM

Will this only work for dell computers? I'm thinking of clocking my sager 5720, or can I use a software for that? The 5720 got a 7800gtx go as well...

Blahman · 11-22-2005, 07:48 AM

I could be wrong but I thought only Dell's 7800s were BIOS-locked, i.e. with non-Dells you should be able to overclock via the drivers. Then again you've probably already tried that, so yeah I'm probably wrong

I wouldn't want to be the guinea pig that tries flashing their Sager with a BIOS made for Dell, but if the cards are the same the BIOS should technically be compatible...

granulf · 11-22-2005, 07:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blahman

I could be wrong but I thought only Dell's 7800s were BIOS-locked, i.e. with non-Dells you should be able to overclock via the drivers. Then again you've probably already tried that, so yeah I'm probably wrong

I wouldn't want to be the guinea pig that tries flashing their Sager with a BIOS made for Dell, but if the cards are the same the BIOS should technically be compatible...

No, I haven't gotten it yet, will get it very soon...

shoman24v · 11-22-2005, 07:57 AM

I would just try getting the bios from a Sager member.

The reason I couldn't flash 6800Go Ultra bios from Sager is because all other vendors used NV41M GPUs and Dell used NV42Ms. This time I believe that the Dell 7800 and the Sager 7800 Share the same core (G70), the only thing that might be different is the board ID. You can still force flash with different board ID's. Since the GPUs are the same you have a higher chance of unlocking these cards if you use bios from a different vendor.

It's worth a shot. And it's definatly recommended if someone is sending a 7800 back.

Just start a thread in the sager forum. Post how to pull you bios out from NiBiTor in windows.

Hey, I ended up killing an ultra for the cause, someone be brave.

granulf · 11-22-2005, 08:00 AM

So the bios IS locked en the sager too? I propably shouldn't ask for this here...

shoman24v · 11-22-2005, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by granulf

So the bios IS locked en the sager too? I propably shouldn't ask for this here...

No, it's not.

Well, it wasn't with the Ultra's and I don't see why it would be with the 7 series.

granulf · 11-22-2005, 08:02 AM

Cool, it should be a lot easier to overclock then

_G_ · 11-26-2005, 05:45 PM

Bump

wow this bootroom makes flashing soooo easy

Im at 450/1300 with no problems in 3dmarks(7474) and bf2(prob should try ati tools
next)

Edit: ati tools went 63min no errors

burningrave101 · 11-26-2005, 05:51 PM

NiBiToR and nVFlash are the easiest way to flash a video card. Its quick and easy to create your .ROM's and then you just put them on a floppy or USB flash drive with the nVFlash files and reboot and select the files you created. There is no need to browse for directories or anything. Its also actually recommended not to flash an nVidia card with anything but nVFlash as well because nVFlash is nVidia's actual BIOS flashing tool.

nic · 11-26-2005, 06:55 PM

Done. Surpassed 8000 with 490/1250. There are artifacts on ATItool but FEAR for 2 hours was fine with a temp of 76. That's 21% above stock (6600). Pretty cool.

nic

ac2334 · 11-26-2005, 10:00 PM

Fear on what settings Nic?

nic · 11-26-2005, 10:36 PM

ac,

Computer: Medium
Effects: Medium
Graphics: Medium (or On)
FSAA 2x
Anisotropic 4x
Resolution: 1152 x 864

FPS:

Minimum 29
Average: 50
Maximum: 62

FPS Distribution:

0% below 25 FPS
20% between 25 and 40
80% above 40

If there are any settings you'd like me to try just let me know.

nic

11-22-2005, 07:27 AM	#107
nixsie1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 45 Credits: -331	Eh ? We saying undervolting CPU will effect the Graphics card ? Especially if OC'ing ? __________________ Dell XPS M170/ Pentium M 2.13 GHz/ 2 GB RAM/ Nvidia 7800 256MB / HD 100 GB 7200/ XP Pro

11-22-2005, 07:34 AM	#108
Blahman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,336 Credits: 3,039	no, vcore = video although I'm not sure undervolting would let you overclock more, I'd think it would be the other way around. You'd have to overvolt to achieve higher clock speeds without artifacting or freezing. __________________ Current gaming rig/HTPC: Shuttle SP35P2 Pro, Intel C2D E6750 @ 3.6GHz, Corsair DHX 2x2GB PC2-6400 @ DDR 900MHz, 5-4-4-12, BFG GeForce GTX 260 MAXCORE 896MB GDDR3 @ 700/1500/1150, 3 HDDs (total 1.65TB storage), LG GGW-H20L 6x Blu-Ray R/W & HD-DVD reader Westinghouse LVM-37w3se 37" 1080p LCD Monitor, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 surround system Previous machine: Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2

11-22-2005, 07:48 AM	#110
Blahman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,336 Credits: 3,039	I could be wrong but I thought only Dell's 7800s were BIOS-locked, i.e. with non-Dells you should be able to overclock via the drivers. Then again you've probably already tried that, so yeah I'm probably wrong I wouldn't want to be the guinea pig that tries flashing their Sager with a BIOS made for Dell, but if the cards are the same the BIOS should technically be compatible... __________________ Current gaming rig/HTPC: Shuttle SP35P2 Pro, Intel C2D E6750 @ 3.6GHz, Corsair DHX 2x2GB PC2-6400 @ DDR 900MHz, 5-4-4-12, BFG GeForce GTX 260 MAXCORE 896MB GDDR3 @ 700/1500/1150, 3 HDDs (total 1.65TB storage), LG GGW-H20L 6x Blu-Ray R/W & HD-DVD reader Westinghouse LVM-37w3se 37" 1080p LCD Monitor, Logitech Z-5500 5.1 surround system Previous machine: Dell Inspiron XPS Gen 2

11-22-2005, 07:57 AM	#112
shoman24v Use The Search Function! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fresno Ca. Posts: 3,026 Credits: 478	I would just try getting the bios from a Sager member. The reason I couldn't flash 6800Go Ultra bios from Sager is because all other vendors used NV41M GPUs and Dell used NV42Ms. This time I believe that the Dell 7800 and the Sager 7800 Share the same core (G70), the only thing that might be different is the board ID. You can still force flash with different board ID's. Since the GPUs are the same you have a higher chance of unlocking these cards if you use bios from a different vendor. It's worth a shot. And it's definatly recommended if someone is sending a 7800 back. Just start a thread in the sager forum. Post how to pull you bios out from NiBiTor in windows. Hey, I ended up killing an ultra for the cause, someone be brave. __________________ AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ @ 2.85GHz @ 1.392v \| X1900XT 256MB \| ASUS A8N SLi Premium \| Swiftech Storm Water Cooled Setup \| 2Gb Crucial Value Ram @ 235MHz\| Lian Li PC-65 Case in Black \| (2) 320GB SeaGate 7200.10 in RAID 0 \| What Causes Random Reboots? HALF - LIFE 2 Benchmark Thread Bios Flash your 7800Go GTX or 6800Go Ultra Last edited by shoman24v; 11-22-2005 at 08:02 AM.

11-26-2005, 05:45 PM	#116
_G_ meh Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 852 Credits: 546	Bump wow this bootroom makes flashing soooo easy Im at 450/1300 with no problems in 3dmarks(7474) and bf2(prob should try ati tools next) Edit: ati tools went 63min no errors Last edited by _G_; 11-26-2005 at 11:30 PM.

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11-22-2005, 07:39 AM	#109
granulf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 63 Credits: -333	Will this only work for dell computers? I'm thinking of clocking my sager 5720, or can I use a software for that? The 5720 got a 7800gtx go as well...

11-22-2005, 08:00 AM	#113
granulf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 63 Credits: -333	So the bios IS locked en the sager too? I propably shouldn't ask for this here...

11-22-2005, 08:02 AM	#115
granulf Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 63 Credits: -333	Cool, it should be a lot easier to overclock then

11-26-2005, 05:51 PM	#117
burningrave101 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 900 Credits: 90	NiBiToR and nVFlash are the easiest way to flash a video card. Its quick and easy to create your .ROM's and then you just put them on a floppy or USB flash drive with the nVFlash files and reboot and select the files you created. There is no need to browse for directories or anything. Its also actually recommended not to flash an nVidia card with anything but nVFlash as well because nVFlash is nVidia's actual BIOS flashing tool.

11-26-2005, 06:55 PM	#118
nic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21 Credits: -345	Done. Surpassed 8000 with 490/1250. There are artifacts on ATItool but FEAR for 2 hours was fine with a temp of 76. That's 21% above stock (6600). Pretty cool. nic __________________ Dell XPS M170/ Pent M 2.26 GHz/ 2GB RAM/ Nvidia 7800 256MB 81.94 drivers/ HD 100 GB 7200/ XP Pro/ 3DMark05 8048 490/1250

11-26-2005, 10:00 PM	#119
ac2334 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 230 Credits: 287	Fear on what settings Nic?

11-26-2005, 10:36 PM	#120
nic Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 21 Credits: -345	ac, Computer: Medium Effects: Medium Graphics: Medium (or On) FSAA 2x Anisotropic 4x Resolution: 1152 x 864 FPS: Minimum 29 Average: 50 Maximum: 62 FPS Distribution: 0% below 25 FPS 20% between 25 and 40 80% above 40 If there are any settings you'd like me to try just let me know. nic __________________ Dell XPS M170/ Pent M 2.26 GHz/ 2GB RAM/ Nvidia 7800 256MB 81.94 drivers/ HD 100 GB 7200/ XP Pro/ 3DMark05 8048 490/1250

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