is the 6950 flashing thread still relevant?

[jonny512379]

Got a sapphire 6950 that i would like to flash to 6970
(it should be flashable, is is the original reference sapphire)

I am wondering if the below thread here on OCuk is still relevant?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18221844
Only the bios links no longer resolve, and to be honest i don't want to read through 51 pages to find out if the method mentioned in the 1st post has been predeceased with a better method.

Any advice or links would be great.

 

[tommybhoy]

Should be able to get a 6970 ref bios from here:

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/

 

[jonny512379]

Should be able to get a 6970 ref bios from here:

http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/

Thanks Tommy

do you think any 6970 would do?
there is one for the refernce sapphire here. looks good to me http://www.techpowerup.com/vgabios/112171/sapphire-hd6970-2048-110919.html

 

[tommybhoy]

Yes, that'l be one to use.

 

[pandem0nium]

Got a sapphire 6950 that i would like to flash to 6970
(it should be flashable, is is the original reference sapphire)

I am wondering if the below thread here on OCuk is still relevant?
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18221844
Only the bios links no longer resolve, and to be honest i don't want to read through 51 pages to find out if the method mentioned in the 1st post has been predeceased with a better method.

Any advice or links would be great.

The card needs to be a 2gb model and have the dual bios switch as far as I can remember. Also it's a bit safer to unlock the extra shaders using a 6950 bios than flash to a 6970.

 

[jonny512379]

It is the 2gb version with a dual bios switch, i will give the flashing a go in a little while Thanks for the advice!

Another small issue = the 6 pin connectors come out of the side of the card. however the case is a tight fit (too narrow) so i have had to bend the wires to right angle, and give the case a little force as it pushed up against the wires.
Is there anything like a low profile right angle adaptor for the 6pin connectors? (idealy sold at OCuk)?
I can find right angle (slightly lower) 6 pin PCIe adaptors on an auction site but ALL of them are in the USA

 

[jonny512379]

this is what i want, but cant find them for sale anywhere...

OR

But these are in the USA

called OCuk, and they dont have them. would think they would be nice sellers as they may tidy up some builds....