9800 pro overclocking

[lolper]

is this a good card to over clock?

[DanGrease]

I dont get it, why do people want to overclock video cards that already are powerful enough? Answering your question: Yes it is, most Radeons are really easy and friendly in terms of overclocking, at least in my experiences.

dan

[VHockey86]

it'll definately overclock... but theres really no practical reason to at this point.

[jmichna]

Originally posted by VHockey86
it'll definately overclock... but theres really no practical reason to at this point.

Huummppphhhh.....
What about benchmarking BRAGGING RIGHTS???
That's why I keep upgrading a perfectly serviceable PC to the latest & greatest.

[lolper]

im just thinking about the future

[The Real Bingo]

Originally posted by lolper
im just thinking about the future

Go too far and your future will be a burned out video card. A 9800 should last you for a good 18 months at least until you need another one.

As far as benchmarking goes-who cares? If it runs fine and isnt giving you trouble, why mess with it? I dont think it's worth risking $200+ for a few FPS and bragging rights.

Jmichna, you be upgrading every month until you die then, if thats what you are going at. Chasing technology for the rest of your life..

[StayingOccupied]

my sapphire 9800 pro came with the sapphire overclocking toos CD... but im not gonna overclock until my card cant handle a game....

[jmichna]

Originally posted by The Real Bingo
...Jmichna, you be upgrading every month until you die then, if thats what you are going at. Chasing technology for the rest of your life..

Guess it is sometimes difficult to recognize T-I-C, besides, the upgrades would come about every week, not monthly...


(T-I-C: tongue-in-cheek)

[tgxiii]

I understand jmichna's point of view (I think). I know I don't need a really fast computer; I have a 2.4GHz P4 but I could make do with less. But I overclock it (currently at 3.0GHz), as well as the other comps in my house. I also buy upgrades whenever I can (not every week like jmichna, more like every 3-6 months).

I don't do it necessarily to keep up with technology. I do it for fun.

[bombledmonk]

Originally posted by The Real Bingo



As far as benchmarking goes-who cares? If it runs fine and isnt giving you trouble, why mess with it? I dont think it's worth risking $200+ for a few FPS and bragging rights.

There are lots of people that do care and lots that WILL risk thier vid card.