ATI overclocking

turbopsi · 09-July-04, 07:59 PM

I have a Sapphire Radeon 9550 video card, I wanted to use rage3d to overclock it to 9600 performance or higher. I was unaware of rage3d not being compatible with this video card. It has the same RV350 core, and memory as a 9600 or 9600pro. I downloaded rage3d and went to install it, and after I clicked on what video card I had, it told me it was unsupported. Is there a patch for this? Or do I have to use a different overclocking program? Should I use omega tweaked drivers with the built in overclocking program? Or is there a different program that is like rage3d?

Help would be appreciated

TekXoID · 09-July-04, 11:18 PM

When you spend $80 bucks on a card with worse performance than a 9600SE, overclocking isn't going to help.

turbopsi · 10-July-04, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TekXoID


	When you spend $80 bucks on a card with worse performance than a 9600SE, overclocking isn't going to help.

This isn't worse than a 9600SE. The 9600SE has 64bit memory. The 9550 has 128bit. The cores are all RV350, the same number of pipelines all the way up to a 9600XT. This RV350 core is clocked at 250mhz. I can get it up to 325mhz and have 9600np performance, and higher.

The 9550 are more expensive, benchmark higher, and all around better.

gorked · 10-July-04, 01:09 AM

Have you tried the omega drivers?

Link - http://www.omegadrivers.net/

turbopsi · 10-July-04, 02:11 AM

Thanks gorked, nice suggestion. I decided to use the same program that comes with the Omega drivers "Radlinker". I had to use softmod drivers to unlock it. So far It's at 365mhz core/ 250mhz memory(500mhz DDR).....and it seems that I can go further....wow this thing can clock...and the benchmarks are great! I'm pleased. Tomorrow I'll post my benchmark scores on project feedback.

gorked · 10-July-04, 02:22 AM

Wow, that's a pretty good overclock. Make sure you're checkin the temps.
Don't wanna see that money go down the drain.

TekXoID · 10-July-04, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by turbopsi


	This isn't worse than a 9600SE. The 9600SE has 64bit memory. The 9550 has 128bit. The cores are all RV350, the same number of pipelines all the way up to a 9600XT. This RV350 core is clocked at 250mhz. I can get it up to 325mhz and have 9600np performance, and higher. The 9550 are more expensive, benchmark higher, and all around better.

Comparing multiple reviews, the 9600SE edges out the 9550 by around +5FPS.

You are actually going to argue with me about which of the two rock-bottom ATi cards are better than the other?

turbopsi · 10-July-04, 10:43 AM

The review you read had to have been a 9550(64bit edition) vs. 9600SE. A 9550 with 128bit memory is better than a 9600 SE hands down. Do you need proof?

And gorked....how do I check video card temps? It has a modified Vantec Iceberq on it. I had to grind it down on the tabs to fit because of a capacitor or two

gorked · 10-July-04, 01:29 PM

Since the 9550 doesn't have a built in temp probe like the 9800XT, you'll have to get a seperate probe if you want to check the temps. Honestly, just make sure the card isn't stressing itself too much. There really isn't a need to get a probe. Just save the money, and if you want a peace of mind, get a really good cooler.

Here's one of the best in case you're wondering. It's not in stock right now so you'll have to wait or get in from another store if you need it now.

turbopsi · 10-July-04, 09:32 PM

I got this thing up to 400mhz Core clock.....and 500 ddr memory. Let the pics speak for themselves. And the card feels nice and cool.

Sum_12_fear · 10-July-04, 10:59 PM

how about a 3d mark '03 score we like those better if your showing off the OC on you vid card. '01 has really turned into a processor benchmark

Digital-World · 11-July-04, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by turbopsi


	I got this thing up to 400mhz Core clock.....and 500 ddr memory. Let the pics speak for themselves. And the card feels nice and cool.

I would like to see that run 03......
and even more so would love to see how far you can get that before the artifacting.....
and with better cooling....
sounds like you got a good card on your hands

turbopsi · 11-July-04, 12:38 PM

I will get 3dmark03 as soon as im back on DSL. Right now I have to deal with 56k internet

. It plays Delta Force BHD with 4x AA and 4xAF flawless, with the in game graphics settings on full. I'm glad I read about these things having the same core as 9600's and 9600pros, because I think thats why this overclocks so well. So if anyone wants a 9600pro for 75bucks....I suggest getting a 9550 with the 128bit memory, made by sapphire.

turbopsi · 11-July-04, 12:53 PM

I forgot to mention that I modded a Vantec iceberq to fit this video card. I had to grind the tabs to fit around some capacitors, I wish I had pics, I will get some soon and show you.
The card stays nice and cool...barely warm at all. I think it cools so well because the core is exposed, and not covered up like Nvidia does. It looks like a little AMD cpu on a video card basically.

turbopsi · 11-July-04, 04:17 PM

It's now at 450 core clock/500 memory. It locked up at 465mhz....never had artifacts tho...
It scores 8540 in 3dmark at 450mhz...not bad..

turbopsi · 13-July-04, 01:36 AM

2971 in 3dmark03....

SuAsDu · 13-July-04, 11:45 AM

turbopsi:

Pleaes use "edit" you did worst then double post, you 4x post. It very annoying to some people.

Besides that.. good job on overclocking your card.

SAD

turbopsi · 14-July-04, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by SuAsDu


	turbopsi: Pleaes use "edit" you did worst then double post, you 4x post. It very annoying to some people. Besides that.. good job on overclocking your card. SAD

Thanks, I didn't realize it would bother someone. I thought that each day should be a different post, to make it apparent that it is getting updated. And yeah thanks, its a nice overclock, my ram is getting hot tho i noticed that...i need some ramsinks hehe

Bani4kata · 19-July-04, 10:09 AM

Good Srores! I have the same VC like yours(Sapphire Radeon 9550/128 MB RAM), but I didn't clock it at the max. Now its working perfectly on 400/520(Core/Memory) and I get 3087 points from 3DMark 2003. I don't know how much had you paid for it, but mine cost to me 55 dolars. And what I see is that mine is cheaper and better then yours(In Bulgaria everything is cheaper and better

).

P.S.: Don't be angry if there are mistakes. I don't know English perfectly.

DuckWarrior · 19-July-04, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbopsi


	Thanks, I didn't realize it would bother someone. I thought that each day should be a different post, to make it apparent that it is getting updated. ...

It's in Da Rules and it just proper etiquette anywhere

09-July-04, 07:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	ATI overclocking I have a Sapphire Radeon 9550 video card, I wanted to use rage3d to overclock it to 9600 performance or higher. I was unaware of rage3d not being compatible with this video card. It has the same RV350 core, and memory as a 9600 or 9600pro. I downloaded rage3d and went to install it, and after I clicked on what video card I had, it told me it was unsupported. Is there a patch for this? Or do I have to use a different overclocking program? Should I use omega tweaked drivers with the built in overclocking program? Or is there a different program that is like rage3d? Help would be appreciated __________________

10-July-04, 01:09 AM	#4 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 1,797	Have you tried the omega drivers? Link - http://www.omegadrivers.net/ __________________ ______________________________ Counter-Strike Pimps Idle and Perform #SbK on IRC!

10-July-04, 02:11 AM	#5 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	Thanks gorked, nice suggestion. I decided to use the same program that comes with the Omega drivers "Radlinker". I had to use softmod drivers to unlock it. So far It's at 365mhz core/ 250mhz memory(500mhz DDR).....and it seems that I can go further....wow this thing can clock...and the benchmarks are great! I'm pleased. Tomorrow I'll post my benchmark scores on project feedback. __________________

10-July-04, 02:22 AM	#6 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 1,797	Wow, that's a pretty good overclock. Make sure you're checkin the temps. Don't wanna see that money go down the drain. __________________ ______________________________ Counter-Strike Pimps Idle and Perform #SbK on IRC!

10-July-04, 10:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	The review you read had to have been a 9550(64bit edition) vs. 9600SE. A 9550 with 128bit memory is better than a 9600 SE hands down. Do you need proof? And gorked....how do I check video card temps? It has a modified Vantec Iceberq on it. I had to grind it down on the tabs to fit because of a capacitor or two __________________

09-July-04, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
TekXoID Banned Join Date: May 2003 Location: looking for love in the nearest gay bar Posts: 4,089	When you spend $80 bucks on a card with worse performance than a 9600SE, overclocking isn't going to help.

10-July-04, 01:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
gorked Apex Tech Demi-God Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cali Posts: 1,797	Since the 9550 doesn't have a built in temp probe like the 9800XT, you'll have to get a seperate probe if you want to check the temps. Honestly, just make sure the card isn't stressing itself too much. There really isn't a need to get a probe. Just save the money, and if you want a peace of mind, get a really good cooler. Here's one of the best in case you're wondering. It's not in stock right now so you'll have to wait or get in from another store if you need it now. __________________ ______________________________ Counter-Strike Pimps Idle and Perform #SbK on IRC!

10-July-04, 09:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	I got this thing up to 400mhz Core clock.....and 500 ddr memory. Let the pics speak for themselves. And the card feels nice and cool. Attached Thumbnails __________________

10-July-04, 10:59 PM	#11 (permalink)
Sum_12_fear Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 529	how about a 3d mark '03 score we like those better if your showing off the OC on you vid card. '01 has really turned into a processor benchmark __________________ "In a perfect world there are no fences or walls therefore no need for Gates and Windows"

11-July-04, 12:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	I will get 3dmark03 as soon as im back on DSL. Right now I have to deal with 56k internet . It plays Delta Force BHD with 4x AA and 4xAF flawless, with the in game graphics settings on full. I'm glad I read about these things having the same core as 9600's and 9600pros, because I think thats why this overclocks so well. So if anyone wants a 9600pro for 75bucks....I suggest getting a 9550 with the 128bit memory, made by sapphire. __________________

11-July-04, 12:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	I forgot to mention that I modded a Vantec iceberq to fit this video card. I had to grind the tabs to fit around some capacitors, I wish I had pics, I will get some soon and show you. The card stays nice and cool...barely warm at all. I think it cools so well because the core is exposed, and not covered up like Nvidia does. It looks like a little AMD cpu on a video card basically. __________________

11-July-04, 04:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	It's now at 450 core clock/500 memory. It locked up at 465mhz....never had artifacts tho... It scores 8540 in 3dmark at 450mhz...not bad.. __________________

13-July-04, 01:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
turbopsi Supe-Hoe-Charged Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Birmingham, Alabama Posts: 1,737	2971 in 3dmark03.... __________________

13-July-04, 11:45 AM	#17 (permalink)
SuAsDu Apex Tech Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 524	turbopsi: Pleaes use "edit" you did worst then double post, you 4x post. It very annoying to some people. Besides that.. good job on overclocking your card. SAD

19-July-04, 10:09 AM	#19 (permalink)
Bani4kata Apex Techie Wannabe Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bulgaria/Sofia Posts: 1	Good Srores! I have the same VC like yours(Sapphire Radeon 9550/128 MB RAM), but I didn't clock it at the max. Now its working perfectly on 400/520(Core/Memory) and I get 3087 points from 3DMark 2003. I don't know how much had you paid for it, but mine cost to me 55 dolars. And what I see is that mine is cheaper and better then yours(In Bulgaria everything is cheaper and better ). P.S.: Don't be angry if there are mistakes. I don't know English perfectly.