Question about my 9600 pro.

[predatowned]

I'm going to overclock my 9600 pro card, but i have a question before i do that hopefully can be answerd. I have "Rage3D Tweak" downloaded, and want to know in general, a good stopping point in overclocking.

Heres what the Settings are at default:

Core Clock: 398.25 mhz

Memory Clock: 297.00 mhz



How far do you guys think i should go before it starts getting dangerous? Whats the speed of a 9700? Could i overclock my 9600 pro to a 9700 speed?

BTW, i know that theyres a sticky about overclocking already, but im in a hurry, and need an answer fast.

thanks.

 

[Brian Damage]

Depends on several factors, including the airflow inside your case.

Best point to stop is just before you start getting visual artifacts, or the temperature gets too high.

 

[predatowned]

How can i check my temp?

 

[Brian Damage]

A thermometer?

 

[Maxi]

A finger?

 

[Brian Damage]

Yeah, and anal readings are usually much more accurate than oral.




(Joking joking joking joking)

 

[Maxi]

But watch out for Friggy, he can screw up your readings.

 

[Brian Damage]

Friggy just screws things up generally.

 

[Maxi]

Yeah, but he hasn't screwed up your ISA card yet, or my camera.

 

[Brian Damage]

Heh. Even Friggy's scared of the ISA card.

 

[Jhahn2k4]

Also, not to start another thread, what are some of the pros/cons for the Radeon 9600 Pro 256 MB RAM?

 

[Brian Damage]

I'd love to know that too, as that's the one I'm getting.

I've heard that the extra 128MB will help with large textures...

 

[Jhahn2k4]

Yeah, that's also the one I am most likely getting also
I hear on the Benchmarks it was 50 fps.. but thats all I know

 

[oD1Nz]

Apparently the 9600Pro 256MB has a slightly lower memory clock speed, but can obviously hold more textures (etc.).

According to this review: http://www.guru3d.com/article/Videocards/83/14/ it might be substantionally slower. Might be a good card for an overclock .

 

[Sgt.Igneri]

Please read this: http://www.halflife2.net/forums/showthread.php?t=9752

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