X800 GTO² to X850 XT BIOS Mod

[HousERaT]

Sounds like we have similiar cards - weak ones - ill let you know if system makes a difference.

Basically it turns out these cards are luck of the draw....... the worst I've seen was 500 on the core.... which is still 100Mhz over stock. I've seen people up over 600. Most people will fall somewhere in between. Everyone is gonna come out well with this card, it's just that some people will come out better. My suggestion is don't spend a fortune for one of these. My first card clocked 530 on the core and my second one clocks at 560. Go figure.

 

[blackadder]

Basically it turns out these cards are luck of the draw....... the worst I've seen was 500 on the core.... which is still 100Mhz over stock. I've seen people up over 600. Most people will fall somewhere in between. Everyone is gonna come out well with this card, it's just that some people will come out better. My suggestion is don't spend a fortune for one of these. My first card clocked 530 on the core and my second one clocks at 560. Go figure.

Yah I'm not dissappointed. I can run 510core and 590 memory and im pullin in 5987 on the 3dmark05. If I could get another to play with for a friend, I would, but I'm not gonna take the chance since I have a 7800gtx that i got for free sitting in a box in my other room.

 

[Dr.D]

hit the button down in the bottom right corner that says settings.....

I just realized why it wasnt showing up, its doesnt have a fan its a X300SE

 

[blackadder]

I just realized why it wasnt showing up, its doesnt have a fan its a X300SE

Oi...Ill sell you my Gto2 with a Zalman fan for $265 shipped.

 

[Dr.D]

Oi...Ill sell you my Gto2 with a Zalman fan for $265 shipped.

My Gto2 in the mail

 

[Trevor]

Ok, so: I have the 'Goof off' How do I apply it? Is it safe to use on the er... resistors surrounding the core? What do I clean it off with? Etc.

 

[XeoNoX]

can you guys post your mother boards and cpu on it too? Does havinga cheap motherboard affect how much it will overclock? I got one of those ECS boards.

 

[XeoNoX]

HousERAT when u got 530 and 560 on 2 different cards, did you test them on the same exact computer or different computers?

 

[Blackadder]

HousERAT when u got 530 and 560 on 2 different cards, did you test them on the same exact computer or different computers?

My bet is both the same PC. I'll have more info tomorrow. The one that I'm overclocking is going to be tested in a DELL 9100 and a custom built p4 775 intel mb and a dfi lanparty ut ultra d with amd x2 64 3800+ as well. I will post all results.

 

[Trevor]

Anyone help me with my goof-off dilema? can I put it in the area surrounding the actual R480 core?

 

[Blackadder]

just use it on the core and memory not on the other parts... Sure it won't hurt it but i just used alcohol...

 

[Unregistered]

So is there such a thing as a X800GTO2 AGP or not???

It is still listed here:
http://www.computerhq.com/Sapphire_ATI_X800GTO2_AGP_256MB/100131/hardware/partinfo-id-567445.html

Thanks.... interesting thread

 

[Trevor]

just use it on the core and memory not on the other parts... Sure it won't hurt it but i just used alcohol...

I can't seem to get it off with alcohol though. It's stuck in between the black dots (resistors?) Considering gettings a nice small instrument to shave it out with.

 

[Blackadder]

I can't seem to get it off with alcohol though. It's stuck in between the black dots (resistors?) Considering gettings a nice small instrument to shave it out with.

Wait whats on the resistors? the thermal grease? use an old toothbrush with soft bristols and alcohol.

 

[Trevor]

Wait whats on the resistors? the thermal grease? use an old toothbrush with soft bristols and alcohol.

You my friend, are a god.

 

[XeoNoX]

Did anyone that got the RETAIL LITE version boxed, did it come seal wrapped in plastic or was it just a open up the box thing?

 

[Blackadder]

You my friend, are a god.

Heh no I just hated brushing my teeth so I would used any excuse i could to get out of it. I'm only missing 4 teeth - who said brushing is good for the teeth - don't believe em!!!

Toothbrush and baking soda are two of my best tools. Baking soda acts as fine sandpaper when rubbed with a toothbrush and little bit of water on cases with scratches etc etc. I took permanent marker off a computer case with baking soda, water and a toothbrush. Case looked brand new after 10 minutes of cleaning.

Anyway glad it helped, although would it really have harmed the card if the grease was still on it? Who knows.

 

[DanishDevil]

So is there such a thing as a X800GTO2 AGP or not???

It is still listed here:
http://www.computerhq.com/Sapphire_ATI_X800GTO2_AGP_256MB/100131/hardware/partinfo-id-567445.html

Thanks.... interesting thread

Look at this from the site:

"Pictures and descriptions are for your convenience only and may not be accurate! You should by no means buy this product based on the description or the picture. We will ship you the item based on the product name and mfg number only. For accurate pictures and descriptions, please check the manufacturer's website. "

I wouldn't buy from there. EVER.

 

[Pentium D]

same confusion i posted earlier, after activating the 16p, will the device manager in xp show up the x800 gto2 as x850?

 

[GreenBaron]

GTO Brands

I've about given up looking for a GTO2 under $250, so now I'm looking at the next best thing: a standard GTO and roll the dice to see if I can flash 16p out of it.

Here's the question. Newegg has two brands of the GTO. I've seen the reports of the connect3D GTO having some success, but no info on the Sapphire GTO version. I KNOW I'm talking about the GTO version, but does anyone have a clue on which brand is better? Any better cooler on one vs. the other?

$172 is still attractive....

 

[XeoNoX]

GTO2 is right here for 229 http://www.atacom.com/program/print...RCH_ALL&Item_code=VIDR_ATIX_PB_A6&USER_ID=www


can someone tell me if the LITE RETAIL BOXED Version of their GTO2 came seal wrapped in plastic or was it just a open up the box?


(i'm having a feeling mine might have been a return, i didnt even find instruction manual that normally comes with it, not that i need a manual, its just the point of weather or not i got a returned item without them telling me)

 

[DanishDevil]

The normal GTOs don't come with the same core. They do not have 16 physical pipelines, and therefore cannot be modded to 16 pipelines.

Also, LITE RETAIL BOXED means that the card comes in a generic box with cables (and dongle), a CD, and no documentation. You won't need anything they don't include. I don't think it was a return . . . Places just want to get rid of the cores, so they are getting rid of them easily and making the most profit possible out of their markup.

 

[Pentium D]

I have something to say about pagecomputer....it was a disappointing experience....I ordered it from them when this thread is still 6 pages...and the status remains "in progress" for so long I forgot when, I just know I ordered from newegg.com on 10/6 and got it the next day...during the long wait...I tried all methods to contact pagecomputer and apsolutly no customer service, in the only time i can get hold of one lady, I can hear loud chatting in the background and they keep laughing,all she can say is once u placed that order u can't cancel it..and u can only wait for their warehouse to ship it out while they don't know when since they a different departments....btw I filed a dispute with my crediter and definately won't even look at their website again.....avoid !!!!

 

[Unregistered]

I had a bad experience with Page Computers as well, took a week for them to finally ship my card out and though they had crappy customer service, the shipping was actually quick once it got out of their warehouse in some other state, and I got my card, so far it gets video, so thats good, will post more if unlocking / over-clocking poses a problem.

 

[Unregistered]

Oh and to answer some questions about the retail like version of the GTO2, it comes in an unwrapped brown box with barcode and then the inside has the card, cables, CD, and foam. But that isn't bad for only paying $195 + tax / shipping for a card that seems to be getting sold out or overpriced lately.