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Old 03-29-09   #1 (permalink)
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Default EVGA RMA - 9800GT flashed to a 8800gs
My 8800gs went bad so I sent it back to EVGA. In return they sent me a 9800GT flashed to a 8800GS.
http://www.techpowerup.com/gpuz/vwzc2/ gpu-z validation.

I'm pretty confused as to why they would do that, maybe they didn't have anymore 8800gs or 9600gso's?

My question is this:

Can I reflash this card back to a 9800GT? If so, how? Or would the performance gain be null? The 9800GT has a 256bit interface with 112 SP, to my 192bit w/96 SP.

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I think it is just a GPUZ error.
9800GT and 8800gs are totally different. Not sure if a bios flash can make the 9800gt run EXACTLY like a 8800gs.
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A sure way to find out would be to remove the heatsink and take a look! I do remember hearing that 8800GTS G92s were being flashed to 9600GSOs and being sold, so maybe it is possible!
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I don't know if it's an error if Device manager is actually reporting the same card, as well as Nvidia's Control panel.


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surly even if it was flashed, the bus width would still remain 256bit..??
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I think we need pics of the card out of the case.......

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The card itself is slightly different looking than my 8800gs was. The pcb is a sea green color, while my 8800gs was a dark green. The card is slightly longer as well.
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That is a little old. Most companies if they don't have the product being RMAed in stock they would just upgrade the end user to something better for free.

But since it is a EVGA, you can try to reflash the bios.

If it is a 9800gt, you can use a 8800gt or 9800gt bios as they are the same card.
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did you wipe and reinstall your drivers?

Looks like you got a good deal out of it though. Evga RMA service is the absolute best imo.
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I'm not sure I understand.... if device manager, nVidia control panel, and GPU-Z are showing a 9800gt what makes you say its been flashed with an 8800gs BIOS? It looks to me like you got just got a 9800gt...
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