latest amd project. update... edit. switched video card to 6950. whoot! - Page 3

silly me i read the manual.No seriously I was getting parts ready to build the machine and that was my only issue. Thanks for the info. :>
Usually i read the manual as the last resort but i guess im getting older. :>

I ended up cutting a hole on the top of the case under the front top plastic cover and putting the radiator on the top outside the case with 2 fans blowing out.I have a 200 or 230mm fan on the inside that fits with my motherboard. Im tired as its 5:37 so when i get time to figure out photobucket ill post a photo. If i can sleep i should be able to have it running today. Depending on how i feel.

Update: decided to upgrade to corsair 240 gig ssd that was 169.99 ar and promo code. That way i dont have to reload os on other computer. Simple choice. :> newegg deal on Mid year clearance.

Just recieved a wd 1 terra hd with 64meg buffer. Going in tomorrow.

"22 common Windows 7 problems solved."
I had a issue with disappearing dvd/cd drives after ( I think) windows auto update and after much effort in the bios and windows found this link that solved it. There are a lot of fixes here so i thought i would post.

http://www.techradar.com/news/software/operating-systems/22-common-windows-7-problems-solved-655655
tried to link it but im a bit new on this forum.
Sunset1

Doh! auto link... nice..

Update: Ankle infection has sidelined me for a while but ill try to update some photos tonight or this weekend.

I have spent my time doing a lot of research on my xfx-6950 695xcdfc

Many thanks to xfx tech support I had an issue with my registration.. I wont go into specific details but the bent over backwords to help me and solved my issue. THANK YOU!!!

Also after reading and re-reading many many threads and posts on my card, I still think it might be possible to open up the shaders... only time will tell.

continuded on next post...

First if it is possible.. it will require specific instructions ...
first i found this link for the hardwire... but it used a different chip than mine..

http://forums.extremeoverclocking.com/showpost.php?p=3901976&postcount=13

this shows the hardwire method and a pinout for the chip he has. But mine is different will it work?

Then I found this link last night.. after reviewing hundreds the last 3 weeks , This link talks about
hardwiring my bios chip that is write protected, has links to the datasheet which google
blocked me from searching so i think i am close. :>
It also has an great idea to use a special tool temp hardwire the chip.

http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=3968672&postcount=2

Mind you this is a work in progress I have not tried it yet.. So Dont do it!

Today I did some research based mainly on those two articles and found this.. mounted chip test clip.
its not the cheapest and they wanted 10.00 to ship it? im so used to free shipping on most items from
newegg i almost didnt order it. Almost... haha here is the link so you can see what i am talking about.
I hope its the right one.

http://www.hmcelectronics.com/product/Pomona/5250

A tool for the bios hack! on the way to my house... prob to sit in a drawer for 10 years after this test.

Ok I have been waiting for a email from michelle at swiftech to say that the heatsink for my video card was in.
Last night i checked the site and it looks like they are.. HS-6900 Because im not sure how my water block/pump
will fit or how much rework it would require.. if it works at all, I ended up gettting the waterblock that comes with
this heatsink for about 75.00 for both. A full heatsink NOT full waterblock... and a waterblock that attaches
to center of the heatsink. It has spaces for a 60mm fan. yes i had to pay more shipping.. argh... However
Thanks michelle for helping me get this as it was not in stock. ( im not sure it would have been but thats a guess)

Edit: Swiftech has you look at the board (gpu board) number before ordering .. its at the bottom of the card right above the pcie connector.. I think that if people that did the MOD a year or two ago had included this info it would have been much easier to dupicate the 6950-6970 hack to open up the shaders. either way I should able to overvolt/overclock if i want to.

To recap

I have never belived that the chips are laser cut. I think this is purpose spread misinformation or
guesswork that has turned into a percieved fact. I will find out if i am correct as soon as i get my
other hardware and modify it. Yes and I will admit im wrong if it doesnt work.. arghh... ":>

i found the pinout and specs for mybios on my xfx 2 gig
I found the tool/clip a 8 pin soic tool. and ordered it.
I ordered the heatsink also the water block just in case
I recieved my thermaltake water 2.0 pro 72.99 after rebate. oh yea

Oh yea most importantly.. I only think i can use the tool if i put on my closed loop cooler or waterblock
because the heatsink fan will cover the chip. Doh! Thats why i pulled the trigger and ordered everything.
time to try to hit the pool before rain... later... sunset1
Edited by sunset1 - 8/2/12 at 4:04pm

well all parts for the mod in but now i want to get the retention kit from chmodlabs. Its a cool gpu closed loop cooler mod kit that is currently being developed.
sent in my pm today awaiting news.

last night i started chopping up my swiftech hd6900-hs heatsink for my xfx-695x-cdfc 2 gig.
Im opening up the area to use this heatsink to cool my vrms/memory and still use the gpu mod with my
thermaltake water 2.0 pro that i will install in the back pannel.
for now ill use the zip tie method until i find out if i can get the kit from chmodlabs.

I also picked up a few goodies im not sure i mentioned for a bench test computer.
asutek 970 for 69.99
gskill mem 1600 2x4
samsung 1600 2x4 no heat spreader
2 x2 heatpipe ram kits. future use
2nd wd black 1terra.. for raid mirroring

back to the project. Finished the swiftech heatsink today and i used penetrating oil to cool the cutting then
cleaned and put in dishwasher and finish came off... doh! fits in with the camo look i guess or i can put a light coat of paint on it.

moving slow today had to keep my son up late to get test early this am at hospital so i was up all night.
then had to stay up to keep and eye on him.. he's ok checking for seizures. He is disabled form a seizure he had when he was 3.

hopefully more updates tomorrow with soic test clip that came in.
I need to test this before i put on heatsink as it covers the chip.

Got a good deal on a 2nd video card today at newegg.. xfx hd695x- 207 after promo with 30.00 rebate.. What makes this a geat deal for me is I was going to buy the two games that come with the card bf3 and ducesx? spelling. they rettail for 100.00 so its a pretty sweet deal for me. Now im thinking dual monitors but that will have to wait for a while. I think ill build a nice doghouse to live in for a bit. ;> Crossfirex here i come.