(Dead) BFG 6800 OC with Far Cry, add HL2, $220 - $250 AMIR

[cpars]

Originally posted by: SpacemanSpiffVT
can someone go into more detail on how to unlock it?

RivaTuner

Install the patch in C:\Program Files\RivaTuner\PatchScripts\NVIDIA\NVStrap antiprotection

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

which patch?

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

i installed rivatuner, put it 66.81 drivers and did the same thing...... still at 12.......thats freaking dissapointing...

i wonder if i should try to return it to BB and get another.......... all the rest of them at BB are A60s as well though (maybe ill get lucky)

any way i can double check im not doing this wrong?

 

[cpars]

Originally posted by: SpacemanSpiffVT
which patch?

NVStrap antiprotection
located in C:\Program Files\RivaTuner\PatchScripts\NVIDIA

mine went to 16 but i am still returning mine

 

[Idleuser]

Originally posted by: cpars
Well I snagged this deal right after seeing the post, but after doing some reading due to some of the references to the broken OVP I believe I will return mine and look for an ATI deal instead.

Yes you can and if they say you can't just say you didn't realize there was an HL deal with it and that you wanted in on the deal easy as that.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

Originally posted by: cpars

Originally posted by: SpacemanSpiffVT
which patch?

NVStrap antiprotection
located in C:\Program Files\RivaTuner\PatchScripts\NVIDIA

mine went to 16 but i am still returning mine

hey do you mind giving me alittle more instruction for this script... i dont get what your supposed to do with it... (sorry its late)

 

[Navid]

Originally posted by: SpacemanSpiffVT
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hey do you mind giving me alittle more instruction for this script... i dont get what your supposed to do with it... (sorry its late)

Look at the fifth post on this page. It is a good description.
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...AR_FORUMVIEWTMP=Linear


Edit:
I am sorry! This is a description for using RivaTuner for overclocking. I will post the right one if I find it!

This may help.
http://forums.anandtech.com/me...word1=softmod+AND+6800

 

[cpars]

well you need to locate it in the folder I listed above and double click it and it will run under rivatuner since the extension was registered to the program during the install. Follow the instructions. I believe you are required to restart, then go back and find the nvstrap tab and i believe you have a button accessible now to install that you did not before. then look for the disabled pipes and enable them .
I removed mine and installed my 9500 card back so I cannot recreate all the steps but that should get you almost there.

 

[konakona]

Yes you can and if they say you can't just say you didn't realize there was an HL deal with it and that you wanted in on the deal easy as that.

so can you return at the same store you just got the card from a minute ago? would you still get $320 in store credit? or would i have to go to another BB location and act like i lost my receipt? thx

 

[Idleuser]

don't go in right away, it's not like you have to be afraid since you already have the card (so you don't need to be afraid that it'll sell out of stock) just go in and you just purcahsed it at retail price and tell them if you can get in on the deal more than likely they'll give you the amount 300+tax and then what they'll do is ring it up as 270+40 for HL and ofcourse tax. Example

300-20 (coupon) 280+(CA)tax= 301.70 TAke it back and it'll be retail for 300+(CATAX) = $323.25 the different you gain is 21.55 and you'll get your merchant credit back. so it'll then be 270+40+(CAtax)= 334

pay ten bucks more so in theory you only paid the 280+10(for the HL) =290 - 105 rebate = 185

 

[OCNewbie]

What's the A60 thing? Is that a sticker or is that a marking on the PCB of the board? Also what's the deal with the check mark inside the circle? That's a sticker or on the PCB?

 

[imported_savage]

I bought this deal, havn't sent in the mail in rebat yet but yes, the card did ring up for $270. Hopefully the rebate will still be active, despite the mislabeling of price.

 

[kuangs168]

these new 6800 is just too long and heavy....

 

[miketseng]

How can you get 323.25 back??
I think BB will chcek your receipt, and only can get 301.70 back.
I do not understant how to do it, I just try to return the game without receipt.
BB denied it even though for a merchant credit .
Finally, they accepted me to exchange another game, but CS said he can not give me the difference.
Only even price or higer.
Dose someone find the $10 for WOW?? I checked the website, but I can not find the rebate form.
Thanks.

 

[Idleuser]

No you don't give a receipt that is why they give you merchant credit back if they deny you they are lying to you, the workers are trained to do that sort of stuff dont listen to them. They have to give you in which the videocard is valued at. If you don't have a receipt they have to give you merchant credit no matter what. If they refuse speak with a manager if the manager comes out and talks more have them give you their supervisor the least they can do is give you back what you paid, no more no less. the 323.25 comes from the 299 price tag with tax = 323.25

 

[FightingChance]

So does one apply both the Forcewear Antiprotection and NVStrap Antiprotection scripts, or just the NVStrap Antiprotection script? Which nv4_mini.sys file do I chose? The one in \drivers, \dllcache, or the packed version in \Nvidia\66.83\ ?

 

[BentValve]

Originally posted by: miketseng

Dose someone find the $10 for WOW?? I checked the website, but I can not find the rebate form.
Thanks.

http://bfgtech.com/images/WOW_6800OC_$10.pdf

 

[pxc]

I finally installed my 6800 OC. The soft mod to enable the 6th VS and all 16 pipelines worked. No artifacts in 3DMark05, Doom3 or HL2 at stock speed.

I have to test overclocking better later. 400/800 seems to work, but I only have a 250W PSU in the system I'm using (cheapie Fry's $99 Sempron system).

 

[ELopes580]

I am leaving in a few mins to go to BBY and get my card and game.

 

[Lighthous]

I finally installed my 6800 OC. The soft mod to enable the 6th VS and all 16 pipelines worked. No artifacts in 3DMark05, Doom3 or HL2 at stock speed.

I have to test overclocking better later. 400/800 seems to work, but I only have a 250W PSU in the system I'm using (cheapie Fry's $99 Sempron system).

Overclocking with a 250W PSU!!! :Q

I think the minimum requirement on the box is a 300W PSU. I wonder if you're running at your system's full potential. Sounds like it's time to upgrade.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

can anyone give me a tutorial on how to make sure my card wont unlock:

there are all these scripts and i dont get what to do really. what drivers should i try as well?????

 

[pxc]

Originally posted by: Lighthous
Overclocking with a 250W PSU!!! :Q

I think the minimum requirement on the box is a 300W PSU. I wonder if you're running at your system's full potential. Sounds like it's time to upgrade.

That's not my main system, just the only system I have right now with an AGP slot. I also overclocked the Sempron 2200+ (1.5GHz/333MHz FSB default) in it to 1.8GHz/400MHz FSB. Best non-Dell $99 system ever. I should have picked up 2 on BF.

I was also too lazy to put in a bigger PSU yesterday.

http://service.futuremark.com/...2&projectId=338875 (stock speed 6800 OC w/16 pipelines and 6 VS enabled)

 

[OCNewbie]

Originally posted by: SpacemanSpiffVT
can anyone give me a tutorial on how to make sure my card wont unlock:

there are all these scripts and i dont get what to do really. what drivers should i try as well?????

on forums.guru3d.com, go down to Rivatuner section near the bottom. In one of those threads (6 pages worth), there's a link to a pictorial how-to guide. Scanned through there a min ago but couldn't find it. Check it out if you'd like.

 

[SpacemanSpiffVT]

think this is it:

http://forums.guru3d.com//show...d4&threadid=105221

guess mines not modable


grr

now should i return it and try to get another????????

 

[OCNewbie]

Checked mine, it has the A60 sticker, and no circle + check mark, and is NOT unlockable.