AMD Radeon HD 2900 XT overclocking results

**BenchZowner** · 05-07-2007, 06:59 AM

Originally Posted by kemist

Just wondering if anyone with this card can say whether this statement is true or not, for better or worse?

3D Mark03/05/06 numbers cannot reflect real gaming performance in ALL CASES.

But...these comments from who ? HardOCP ? huh, sounds like fun ( ooh, and reminds us of the old funny days with hOCP vs FutureMark

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**kemist** · 05-07-2007, 07:05 AM

Originally Posted by BenchZowner

3D Mark03/05/06 numbers cannot reflect real gaming performance in ALL CASES.

But...these comments from who ? HardOCP ? huh, sounds like fun ( ooh, and reminds us of the old funny days with hOCP vs FutureMark

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Haha yea i know, but the [H] is considered fairly reputable, (though im not buying into anything until i see benches from everyone) just wondering if these dont perform as well as they might seem they would in real life gaming, especially at high res, high AA/AF.

**onethreehill** · 05-08-2007, 04:52 PM

2900XT 3DMark06 number
http://forums.vr-zone.com/showpost.p...1&postcount=14

**theteamaqua** · 05-08-2007, 09:00 PM

Originally Posted by onethreehill

2900XT 3DMark06 number
http://forums.vr-zone.com/showpost.p...1&postcount=14

finally some numbers

**tuanming** · 05-09-2007, 12:18 AM

Is 3DMark06 score result use a single or dual HD2900XT?

**Bootup05** · 05-09-2007, 12:22 AM

So the roumors of this card being a flop aren't true?

I take it thats a single card setup?

Anyone know what drivers they were using, because 2000 above an OCed 88GTX is good in my eyes

**MichelinGuy** · 05-09-2007, 01:27 AM

I think the best advantage that the HD2900XT has is the fact that ATI has connections with Microsoft so it can make better Dx10 drivers than Nvidia. These numbers are pretty sweet indeed but if you buy this card, you probably buy it for it's Dx10 function. So i want to see some hard Dx10 numbers before i'm convinced

**albertwesker** · 05-09-2007, 02:12 AM

Originally Posted by Bootup05

So the roumors of this card being a flop aren't true?

I take it thats a single card setup?

Anyone know what drivers they were using, because 2000 above an OCed 88GTX is good in my eyes

an OC 8800 GTX does also 16k with a quad core ~ 4GHz

**Kinc** · 05-09-2007, 03:21 AM

I just confirmed no coldbug down to atleast -90C evap (post without problems).

**zbogorgon** · 05-09-2007, 03:22 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

I just confirmed no coldbug down to atleast -90C evap (posts without problems).

wonderfull

**GLENBOY** · 05-09-2007, 03:27 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

I just confirmed no coldbug down to atleast -90C evap (posts without problems).

hi kinc is the shim around the gpu higher that that on the x1900 cards i have watercooled gpu only blocks which are the polarflo ones and they have fitted 7900gtx and the pair of x1900s perfectly i had, the shim on the pics on the hd2900 does not look any higher that that on the x1900 can you confirm

thanks

Glen

**Kinc** · 05-09-2007, 03:37 AM

Originally Posted by GLENBOY

hi kinc is the shim around the gpu higher that that on the x1900 cards i have watercooled gpu only blocks which are the polarflo ones and they have fitted 7900gtx and the pair of x1900s perfectly i had, the shim on the pics on the hd2900 does not look any higher that that on the x1900 can you confirm

thanks

Glen

Yes it is slightly higher then the core. Im using a 1mm copper coldplate wich I fit over the die.

**GLENBOY** · 05-09-2007, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

Yes it is slightly higher then the core. Im using a 1mm copper coldplate wich I fit over the die.

thanks kinc appreciated

**Lane-k** · 05-09-2007, 05:00 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

I just confirmed no coldbug down to atleast -90C evap (post without problems).

Wow, nice news

**blind_ripper** · 05-09-2007, 06:15 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

I just confirmed no coldbug down to atleast -90C evap (post without problems).

this is what im waiting for , hope its not again like X1950 and X1900 serie that its random

**pumbertot** · 05-09-2007, 07:41 AM

i find the scores a bit disappointing(but good at the same time), was hoping ATI could have pushed the envelope just a bit further. this is competing with GTX, but not really exceeding it perhaps maybe by a little bit. still its good news with the price of these(after gouging), should force Nvidia to lower theres. now maybe I can start to dream of next gen cards being released at a lower price than last time around..........yeah im sure its just a dream.

edit: Oh and nice clocks there Denny and thanks for sharing. you always get your hands on some good stuff.

**zert** · 05-09-2007, 08:16 AM

Subscribed

Sampsa or Kinc, you dont happen to have an Radeon HD2600XT lying around to play with?

**Sampsa** · 05-09-2007, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by zert

Subscribed

Sampsa or Kinc, you dont happen to have an Radeon HD2600XT lying around to play with?

Not in a while..

**Bounc3y** · 05-09-2007, 08:43 AM

Originally Posted by Kinc

Yes it is slightly higher then the core. Im using a 1mm copper coldplate wich I fit over the die.

sorry to bother u kinc.. so either u remove the shim or u put something in between the die to raise it? i'm currently using a MCW60 and i'm planning to upgrade my x1900xt with this.. just hope it fits =/

edit : and subscribed

**Sir Random** · 05-09-2007, 10:32 AM

Subscribed.

Roll on Monday! After all the anti-climaxes, let's hope there's something to get excited about

**Bartflaster** · 05-09-2007, 11:12 AM

Hmm maybe not Sir random

Guys with the 2900XT, can you disclose if the gaming figures posted here are similar to your experiences ?
http://it-review.net/index.php?optio...=1314&Itemid=1

**jas420221** · 05-09-2007, 11:22 AM

Originally Posted by Bartflaster

Hmm maybe not Sir random

Guys with the 2900XT, can you disclose if the gaming figures posted here are similar to your experiences ?
http://it-review.net/index.php?optio...=1314&Itemid=1

Holy christ..

They cant post ANYTHING UNTIL 5/14!!!!!!

Originally Posted by ahmad

Obviously question #1 is which drivers were used. Second thing is, they show both AM2 and Conroe hardware in the system specs, and a few motherboards. This is a huge flaw because if they ran the ATI tests on the AMD platform, we all know its gonna be worse than if it was run on the Intel setup.

And 3rd and most important thing is: show me stock 3dmark numbers. They don't mean much to me, but I use them as a reference when looking at results.

This review tells me nothing besides the fact that the author wasted his time and ours...

EDIT: I am referring to this: http://it-review.net/index.php?optio...=1314&Itemid=1

**Bartflaster** · 05-09-2007, 11:30 AM

Yes, I can't see the driver used, those results were on AMD system seems they are doing different platforms on different days and today is the X64-6000 I believe.
If they didn't sign an NDA I guess they dont have to wait ??
Stock bench numbers aren't a problem, this forum will show you those

**Victorshen** · 05-09-2007, 08:08 PM

Initial samples of R600 do have Inter-Layer Dielectric (ILD) implemented. (http://www.semiconductorglossary.com...erm=dielectric)

in short, it is a tech that enables transistors to work under xtreme conditions, the con of this technique is that it will increase power consumption a lot~!

however, it is also said that the mass production version by TSMC does not feature this technique. so just wondering how is the overclocking headroom for retail R2900XT as compared to these samples sent to media, lol.

**dinos22** · 05-09-2007, 08:23 PM

very interesting victor

it will be good to see LN2 on these heheh

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