BFG 6800GT provides slow OC

[Dadofamunky]

Well, as you can see from my signature I can't get this card above 400/800. I just raised it to 1.65 V and managed 402/795. I'm routinely seeing posts with 450/1100 or thereabouts with the same card. Any quick insights about how I can squeeze more out of this card?

 

[MDE]

What voltage are you raising? AGP voltage or are you flashing a modded BIOS to raise the voltage? AGP voltage doesn't change the GPU core voltage, just the AGP signaling voltage.

 

[Dadofamunky]

OK, yeah, I'm just raising the AGP voltage to 1.6V.

Regarding modded BIOSes, this would be something like the 1.41 modded bios, right? Something that unlocks some of the hidden features on the mobo?

Or would this be the video bios?

 

[Ike0069]

Are you sure you have a 6800GT? It seems to me you have a plain 6800.
BFG 6800 stock - 350/700
BFG 6800GT OC - 370/1000

If you are supposed to have a GT, return that POS.

 

[Xed]

pretty sure thats a 6800nu since it has 128 ram and i've never seen an "asus" type bfg 6800 =P

 

[I Saw OJ]

Ya, I dont think the GT had 128 megs of ram, only 256. And like others said, your RAM should be stock at 1000. If you paid the GT price, take that puppy back.


seth

 

[Dadofamunky]

Oh Crap! You guys are right! Oh, nuts.

Looks like I'll have to update my sig.....

Thanks for the quick tip. Man, it HAS been awhile since I built a system....

 

[imported_Xtreme]

How do you guys like the BFG 6800GT? As you can see in my sig, I am anxiously waiting for my computer parts to arrive.

 

[jdogg707]

Originally posted by: Xtreme
How do you guys like the BFG 6800GT? As you can see in my sig, I am anxiously waiting for my computer parts to arrive.

I like mine, not the best overclocker in the world, and the stock HSF isn't that great either. I replaced it with a Zalman VNF700-Cu and cut the heat about 15C over the stock cooler, and that's just Idle!

 

[Ike0069]

Originally posted by: Xtreme
How do you guys like the BFG 6800GT? As you can see in my sig, I am anxiously waiting for my computer parts to arrive.

The brand doesn't really matter. Anyone that has a 6800GT is happy.

 

[nRollo]

Originally posted by: Ike0069

Originally posted by: Xtreme
How do you guys like the BFG 6800GT? As you can see in my sig, I am anxiously waiting for my computer parts to arrive.

The brand doesn't really matter. Anyone that has a 6800GT is happy.

 

[Koyanisquatsi]

I just got the BFG 6800GT OC, and have it clocked to BFG 6800 Ultra OC speeds with no artifacts and completely stable. idles at 52c tops out at 75c while gaming. Love this card! FarCry is gorgeous.