Some of you may remember me. I was... ahem still am the idiot with the 9200se. Well I overclocked it and got a core of 319.5mhz and a memory speed of around 207mhz. Stock speeds are 200mhz core and 166mhz memory. Is this a good overclock? Also, what should I put as my priority to clock higher, memory or core? I am asking this because on new cards, you see like 500mhz core and 300mhz memory but it's DDR3 so you get like 500/900 speeds don't you? Why is the memory so much higher? Also, what else can I do to squeeze out some more speed. My specs should be in my signature. Thanks in advance for any help.
Some of you may remember me. I was... ahem still am the idiot with the 9200se. Well I overclocked it and got a core of 319.5mhz and a memory speed of around 207mhz. Stock speeds are 200mhz core and 166mhz memory. Is this a good overclock? Also, what should I put as my priority to clock higher, memory or core? I am asking this because on new cards, you see like 500mhz core and 300mhz memory but it's DDR3 so you get like 500/900 speeds don't you? Why is the memory so much higher? Also, what else can I do to squeeze out some more speed. My specs should be in my signature. Thanks in advance for any help.
No DDR3 just means it the 3rd "revision" if you will, of DDR. It's more about being able to scale to higher speeds, just like going form 90nm - 65 nm in a CPU should help it clock higher. DDR3 is still just Double Data Rate, therefore DDR3 @ 300= 600.
The higher priority would be replacing that card. You can get a . much, much better card for $115 (X1600 Pro), or a 6600GT. Heck, I even have an old 9600 Pro 128 that you can have for free that is a lot better than the 9200SE (I used to have one of those too).
In regards to SciFiMan I would really like a whole new system rather that a card, so that is my saving priority at the moment, but a mere shop assistants wage doesn't go too far . Anyway, thanks for the offer. BTW, are most of you guys from america, cause you all post at like 8-9am in the morning australian time, or are you just coffee junkies .
*EDIT* For Mesa Rectifier the card is some random brand called alastor, and I wouldn't give anyone oc'ing tips just yet. All I can say is use ATI Tool. I hate to sound vindictive margag, but I can't forget the 9200oc as that is the only card I have at the moment
That looks like a good overclock on that card. usually the core will overclock a lot higher than the memory.
That and probly get a new card, that 9200 is pretty outdated if you want to be gaming, Its perfect for internet and other non graphically intensive activities.
I still have a 9000 series card from that company - Alastor
Alastor just repackaged cards that were made by saphire, they look Identical and even ATI tool shows mine as a Saphire card. The only difference was the box it came in.
ive forgotten what exactly the difference is, but the core be overcolcked to speed up one thing and the memory for another(someone help me out here). its something like load times=memory, core=overall render speed. or something lol. i used to kno ths off by heart but its been awhile since someone asked.
the only way to rid yourself of evil is to burn it. and kill a dog to appease the gods. then your pc will be clean.
, wait kill a dog 8O . When I get my new puter (eventually) hopefully the card will be gone for good. However, I just re-read the forum and in regards to margag_ what do you mean by it will not lead me further. I got a little bit faster, which is better that nothing.
Another question, after like an hour and a half of freelancer (little brother used computer) he calls me in and wants to know what going on. Argh, #$%#$ artifacts. I turned off that computer, earthed my self and touched the heatsinks on the ram and core, and they weren't that hot. Is that because of crappy thermal compound, or is something else the culprit?
To FeareX When I get my theoretical new computer, I might just give that a go. I wonder how high it could go before it dies? My card doesn't have a thermal sensor does it?
EDIT - I trawled through google and couldn't find anything on voltmodding a 9200se. Does anyone know of a site that says something?
. Anyway, thanks for the offer. BTW, are most of you guys from america, cause you all post at like 8-9am in the morning australian time, or are you just coffee junkies 
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