Well I have the 8800GT version. It's ok I guess. Stock cooler sucks as5 though.
1 - 10 of 10 Posts
2
Quote:
Only one way to find out, man. Watch the temps, of course
![]()
Originally Posted by sureletsrace This is the card I just purchased. Can I clock it back up to the original 9800GT specs safely? It has no 6pin connector, it just draws power through the PCI-E. |
Quote:
not if he has a certain budget and wants physx though
Originally Posted by Pringlecks Would've been better off with a 5750 or 5770 honestly. |
Quote:
Bingo. I didn't want to spend more than like $100.
Originally Posted by tha d0ctor not if he has a certain budget and wants physx though |
2
Quote:
First, isn't it normal to research a product first and then buy, instead of buying first and then researching it?
![]()
(unless taking advantage of a hot BF deal or Bing cashback)
Second, you probably can OC it a bit. Exact results will vary, of course, like any overclocking endeavor. To not require the 6-pin PCIe power plug means that not only was it underclocked, the GPU is also running at a lower voltage than "normal" 9800 GT. Don't know about other manufacturers, but IIRC the BFG version is rated at 66W TDP. The PCIe slots are nominally rated for 75W power output, so you have a few extra watts to play with.
Originally Posted by sureletsrace This is the card I just purchased. ... Anyone have any opinions or thoughts on this card, good, bad, or ugly? Note: This is the "Energy Efficient" model, meaning its underclocked to 550/1375. ... Can I clock it back up to the original 9800GT specs safely? |
Second, you probably can OC it a bit. Exact results will vary, of course, like any overclocking endeavor. To not require the 6-pin PCIe power plug means that not only was it underclocked, the GPU is also running at a lower voltage than "normal" 9800 GT. Don't know about other manufacturers, but IIRC the BFG version is rated at 66W TDP. The PCIe slots are nominally rated for 75W power output, so you have a few extra watts to play with.
1 - 10 of 10 Posts
