Overclocking FX card, help please im lost

Sean_UK · 6 Sep 2006 at 15:28

Well tbh i dont want to overclock it but restore this one i've aquired to factory defaults, what tool do i need as i have absolutely no idea on how this card was overclocked to read at 5950 speeds (its actualy a 5900) and there some instability issues by look of things. Well either that or its knackerd thanks to the o/clock coz there's some nasty pixal break up in games yet its fine on windows desktop.

Lan · 6 Sep 2006 at 15:43

use google search for coolbits and use that to restore its clock frequencies to factory defaults by the souns of things i reckon some one has flashed this card to a 5950

Sean_UK · 6 Sep 2006 at 16:44

Yep that's my thought's too, basically locks up for few seconds when you 1st start any games then afterwards the screen has major tears/break up. Thanks for info i'll reset card to standard and see how things go, cheers!

Sean_UK · 6 Sep 2006 at 17:30

Hmm just wondering if the PSU (350W unbranded) could be under strain with this card tbh, not much in there, mobo, XP3000+ cpu, creative soundcard, one dvd drive, floppy and that it. Got a spare 400W unit laying around so might swap them over.

Lan · 6 Sep 2006 at 19:11

yeh go for the 400 just to be on the safe side

Lan · 6 Sep 2006 at 19:13

Sean_UK said:
Hmm just wondering if the PSU (350W unbranded) could be under strain with this card tbh, not much in there, mobo, XP3000+ cpu, creative soundcard, one dvd drive, floppy and that it. Got a spare 400W unit laying around so might swap them over.

i too think hard drive are going out of date gl with running windows

Sean_UK · 6 Sep 2006 at 20:08

Anyway, yeah problem was the flashed card overclocking so reduced down to standard 5900 settings and fine now.

Thanks Lan.

Sean_UK · 6 Sep 2006 at 23:37

Oh btw the mem core speeds you set double iirc on ddr using this tool (e.g 350 = 700mhz, if i was to set 700 = 1400 and KABOOM!!!) correct or have i just gimped the card?