25 pts Moonman

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

'Only' 8600GTS PCB?

I'm disappointed in you, TiN.

I'll use this one, I think

[hwbot=2185410]submission[/hwbot]

Massbo, yes or no, answer me Don't try to angry me soldering 8600GT on classified

Cyclone is the Master/Boss/Overlord on this one. I'm just the messenger.

So don't shoot me!

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.

Oh, okay. This is complicated.

So the difference between 8600GT and 8600GTS is just higher clocks + different PCB ?

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).

So I cannot use my 8600GTS?

Still has 32 cuda cored

Still has 128bit memory

Has 512mb GDDR3

Has 1-PCI-E 6pin in.

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.

Okay. Let's do it this way:

- de/re-soldering of GPU/MEM chips = not okay

- adding PWM to existing cards = okay

Moar Zombie !

damn, I only sold my card a couple of weeks ago

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

I'm in, I have a card laying around

hum 8600 GT AGP will not be very helpful

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.

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

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?

Go to the linked thread and say hello

Thanks Massman. Done.

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

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.

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 ?

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.

Is that means that you won't enter with mods GPU to get the 1st place?

Does the modified card need to work ?

Yea, you should post results in this contest with full rule application

I would not be impressed with just bunch of wires and chockes soldered on cards here and there

Anything less than hooking up a nuclear reactor will considered "below average work" by TiN, I think.

Yea, even nuclear reactor connected to card cannot save massman from fail . That's correct.

need to study compatible GPU pinouts ...

I have 2 8600GTS, to bad I can't join this comp I really want an untouchable.

preparations are underway

thx to share how to increase PWM freq

I can not wait to see 8600GT with zombie and FAT pot

my GPU pot will be done for two weeks i hope reach to try pot before 25.9

:wave:

preparations are underway

thx to share how to increase PWM freq

I can not wait to see 8600GT with zombie and FAT pot

my GPU pot will be done for two weeks i hope reach to try pot before 25.9

:wave:

Nothing against your but..I hope not, in that way be can get an opportunity to win

Hum, bought a 8600 GT on ebay as not tested. I received it, there is some caps removed, some ceramic stuff around memory chips that went off (How the fuck I dont know) and the PCB is danaged.

If i manage to fix this €@&(%¥~{, then lets make a zombie with X1950 Pro's power design.

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.

Ehehe, I'm in, not for prizes but for untouchable :lol:

p.s. d0minat0r, IMO Fat Tek is senseless for these cards. Slim one is much more than enough.

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Well I have a 8600GT on the way, and a Dead Die 6850 as well. Lets see what I can do.

Excellent, one arrive to my house today and other is on the way my 1st GPU competition here lets see what can I do.

Excellent, one arrive to my house today and other is on the way my 1st GPU competition here lets see what can I do.

Good luck

Well I have a 8600GT on the way, and a Dead Die 6850 as well. Lets see what I can do.

More like a No-Die 6850. It's not so much dead as gone.

Whats up Bob? Will you enter in the challenge?

Ehehe, I'm in, not for prizes but for untouchable :lol:

 

p.s. d0minat0r, IMO Fat Tek is senseless for these cards. Slim one is much more than enough.

looks better wit fat

@TiN

I probably take a Leadtek 8600GT on this card is RT9259A controller my question is

do i have adjust freq trim on RT_dis pin and how i now to which resistance set a trim for freq

in the datasheet there is a graph with the values maybe follow this values

regards from Pančevo Serbian Pripyat

I don't think that frequency adjustments will pay any role on such GPU.

But you can try youself, your idea is correct.

thx

sorry for my bad English

Hi, fellow overclockers!

I prepared some guide for those who want to try external power devices

In this case - it's ES Untouchable cards, which will be available for sale soon.

But all steps apply to any external VRM connected to 8600GT's exactly same way, so I post here. 8600GT is very easy card to try external power, and also benefits from it noticeable.

Amazing job TiN

what kind of clocks were you hitting ?

We need it on sale!!!

My notEVGA "can'TTouchable v0.02" ES

ATI 3870 VRM with VGPU and OCP mods

"can'TTouchable" in action

ghetto niceee

del

Diabolo80 I'm loving your ghetto VRM dude!

c'mon guys, show us some juicy benching tits at last! I've already seen 1107 MHz core on 8600 GT somewhere around here but push that babes more!

And don't be shy to publish pics with short stories in the forums!

Why you won't enter cyclone?

Diabolo80 I'm loving your ghetto VRM dude!

Tnx dude. I made new one "ghetto VRM"

nice video and music.

Why you won't enter cyclone?

That does not seem to be fair 'cuz I'm the initiator and co-organizer of the contest -) Especially concerning I might fight for prizes.

Probably I will still join but for fun only.

That does not seem to be fair 'cuz I'm the initiator and co-organizer of the contest -) Especially concerning I might fight for prizes.

Probably I will still join but for fun only.

That's a very good reason.

Which city are you on, Kiev? I ask this because I'm from Colombia (GTM -5) I'm trying to configure and additional clock for keep the real time of the contest because I will only be available to bench the 8600 GT in one day and I'm not sure if the contest will be open at that time.

Sorry if this sound as stupid question, but I'm really interested in this contest.

Which city are you on, Kiev? I ask this because I'm from Colombia (GTM -5) I'm trying to configure and additional clock for keep the real time of the contest because I will only be available to bench the 8600 GT in one day and I'm not sure if the contest will be open at that time.

The deadline is calculated according to HWBOT general rules (GMT+1 or something like that, better to ask Massman or check the contest details) so it doesn't matter at all where do I live -)

Anyway yes, in Kiev -)

The deadline is calculated according to HWBOT general rules (GMT+1 or something like that, better to ask Massman or check the contest details) so it doesn't matter at all where do I live -)

Anyway yes, in Kiev -)

Ok man thanks again.

Brussels: GMT+2.

End of october, that becomes GMT+1 again.

Brussels: GMT+2.

 

End of october, that becomes GMT+1 again.

So I must configure my other clock with the Brussels for know the current time of the contest? because I see Brussels as GTM +1 and not as GTM +2 as you say.

My GPU pot done in next week i hope we see in next competition

good work boys

So I must configure my other clock with the Brussels for know the current time of the contest? because I see Brussels as GTM +1 and not as GTM +2 as you say.

In winter time, it's GMT+1. In summer time it's GMT+2.

At the moment of writing, this says it's 3PM GMT+2 and that's similar to what my watch is telling.

Just check the competition page when there are less than 24h to go. It'll be clear

Well, congrats to the winners. My GPUs was ready long time ago but the LN2 just arrive few minutes ago, so, not enough time for get a dencet bench.

Hope enter in a next contest with more time and win something. Congrats guys.

Hehe, Moonman!

Impressive contest end guys! It seemed to be boring but became a thriller several hours ago -) Expected much more from 12 & Diabolo80

p.s. Moonman and 12, please contact me via PMs to get your prizes!

Tnx cyclone

But we have some problem with Yannn's 2k1 submition. I don't see score details

cyclone, Massman please say me about this result:

http://hwbot.org/submission/2209541_

screenshot

valided or not valided?

the sub-details are missing....

Congrats Moonman!

Cyclone, unfortunately we have no opportunity to make an improvement :-(

Tnx 12!

It was a nice "fight" but I expected some more from guys in 2k1 stage

Rules clearly says: http://hwbot.org/article/general_rules Article 2.1

For 3DMark/PCMark: benchmark settings have to be visible as well as the subtest scores

So.... I think score is not valid

Rules clearly says: http://hwbot.org/article/general_rules Article 2.1

So.... I think score is not valid

Seems that we have to wait with proclaiming the winners list...

Thanks to all participants and organizers for the tournament)

cyclone, Massman please say me about this result:

http://hwbot.org/submission/2209541_

screenshot

http://hwbot.org/image/659333.jpg

valided or not valided?

Invalid. Score was removed and competition recalculated.