TiN Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Hey, will 8600GT GPU soldered on 8600GTS PCB be eligible for compo? It's easier to replace GPU than four memory IC's If I find time, i could take part in compo, just to encourage ppl to zorch. Not for prize Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 'Only' 8600GTS PCB? I'm disappointed in you, TiN. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'll use this one, I think [hwbot=2185410]submission[/hwbot] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiN Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Massbo, yes or no, answer me Don't try to angry me soldering 8600GT on classified Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Cyclone is the Master/Boss/Overlord on this one. I'm just the messenger. So don't shoot me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Don't push all the responsibility onto me PJ! AFAIR soldering VGA chip on the elder card series PCB means moving to stronger category. Can't find the link on the appropriate posts here but this was already discussed at HWBOT earlier. So the thing TiN wants to do means he would compete in GF 8600 GTS category, especially concerning both GPUs have the same shader-ROP-bit formula. Edited August 24, 2011 by cyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Oh, okay. This is complicated. So the difference between 8600GT and 8600GTS is just higher clocks + different PCB ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 In general higher clocks + faster RAM chips + stronger PCB/GPU VRM (anyway I'm sure TiN would like to use frank so the last one doesn't matter much here). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lordred Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) So I cannot use my 8600GTS? Still has 32 cuda cored Still has 128bit memory Has 512mb GDDR3 Has 1-PCI-E 6pin in. Edited August 24, 2011 by Lordred Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 So I cannot use my 8600GTS? Still has 32 cuda cored Still has 128bit memory Has 512mb GDDR3 Has 1-PCI-E 6pin in. It seems you can't, sorry.. GF 8600 GT category is still much more popular and competitive. One of the ideas was to involve more people into the game. Adding 8600 GTS means their owners will get a strong bonus with RAM OC so clocking 8600 GT would become a waste when competing the top. Means less results, less people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Okay. Let's do it this way: - de/re-soldering of GPU/MEM chips = not okay - adding PWM to existing cards = okay Moar Zombie ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaPaKaH Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 damn, I only sold my card a couple of weeks ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclone Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 (edited) Get a new one Sam -) this shouldn't be a problem. Even when searching for a good one -) p.s. added a russian-speaking contest thread for those who don't speak english well [RUS] XtremeLabs.org Primus Inter Pares III @hwbot.org Edited August 24, 2011 by cyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calathea Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I'm in, I have a card laying around Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Ney Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 hum 8600 GT AGP will not be very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyph3r Smurf Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 http://img.techpowerup.org/071111/leadtek%20volt%20mod..jpg What about the few 8600GT cards that was made with 8600GTS PCB with a few components removed? It would be okay right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR KROGOTH Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Should have this one in the bag.... http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab274/MR_KROGOTH/1075c2200s700m.jpg?t=1306097751 Wait...this is uneven. Somebody with SB and a poorly clocking card can pound anybody with a slower processor and an excellent card. Edited August 25, 2011 by MR KROGOTH thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyph3r Smurf Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 #17 A 5.5 or more SB should do the trick. SB is the platform where cpu clocks are closest so I don't see the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaPaKaH Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 SB above 5.0 brings tiny gains on this card .... if you want to be in contention - you'll have to SERIOUSLY clock that card anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint19 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Guys I want enter to this one, but I can't understand this part: To win one of the prizes, you must check in at the XtremeLabs.org forums and give a shout at their English-only section. What I have do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massman Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Go to the linked thread and say hello Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saint19 Posted August 26, 2011 Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks Massman. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d0minat0r Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 (edited) Okay. Let's do it this way: - de/re-soldering of GPU/MEM chips = not okay - adding PWM to existing cards = okay Moar Zombie ! this is not OK - de/re-soldering of GPU/MEM chips = okay - adding PWM to existing cards = okay this is ok @Xteme Labs If the TIN will compete with the EVGA untouchable for any other competition misses the point. Tin can show us the limits 8600GT but anyone else who is not a HW engineer as he will not be able to reach it I say that this contest was interesting and in the and do you think limit CPU on 5500 of 5300 Edited September 1, 2011 by d0minat0r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiN Posted September 6, 2011 Author Share Posted September 6, 2011 I may take part in competition just to encourage people to learn more and modify their cards in more ways. Of course I have more capabilities to push vga to it's max than overclockers, but I will not share anything related to internal stuffs, so my scores would not be for prizes, if you meant that. Btw, I even may give away EVGA Untouchable to best performed modification on 8600GT during this contest, if I get impressed So do your best and show us results. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Ney Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 Btw, I even may give away EVGA Untouchable to best performed modification on 8600GT during this contest, if I get impressed So do your best and show us results. Does the modified card need to work ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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