Diamond X1900XT

Urlyin · 05-23-2006, 05:51 PM

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Marioace · 07-04-2006, 12:15 AM

very very very good review.

one of the most complete review that i've ever read.

congrats for the reviewer

t_ski · 07-04-2006, 02:44 AM

Great job to both of you. And just in time, as my X1900XT arrived today

drade · 07-04-2006, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by t_ski

Great job to both of you. And just in time, as my X1900XT arrived today

Tell us how it is.

passionne · 07-04-2006, 08:22 PM

It is a very interesting article.

How did you make ATI Tool 0.25 beta 14 work with Catalyst 6.4 ?

Indeed, I am forced to use Catalyst 6.3 version only since, with all newer versions (6.4 to 6.6), the GPU and memory clocks are automatically reverted to 2D ones when I launch a game.

And I have another question : when I launch a game (except F.E.A.R.), the GPU and memory clocks remain at 2D frequencies whereas I applied 3D profile when a 3D application is launched and 2D profile for 2D applications (3D detection menu in ATI Tool). Consequently, when I launch a game, the 2 frequencies should change form 2D to 3D values. That only works with F.E.A.R. This problem is solved by manually choosing 3D frequencies before playing.

Did you encounter this problem ? If not, would you know why such symptoms occur ?

Thanks.

Urlyin · 07-04-2006, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by passionne

It is a very interesting article.

How did you make ATI Tool 0.25 beta 14 work with Catalyst 6.4 ?

Indeed, I am forced to use Catalyst 6.3 version only since, with all newer versions (6.4 to 6.6), the GPU and memory clocks are automatically reverted to 2D ones when I launch a game.

And I have another question : when I launch a game (except F.E.A.R.), the GPU and memory clocks remain at 2D frequencies whereas I applied 3D profile when a 3D application is launched and 2D profile for 2D applications (3D detection menu in ATI Tool). Consequently, when I launch a game, the 2 frequencies should change form 2D to 3D values. That only works with F.E.A.R. This problem is solved by manually choosing 3D frequencies before playing.

Did you encounter this problem ? If not, would you know why such symptoms occur ?

Thanks.

First the ATITool Beta Area and Bug Reports threads are going to be the best place to ask questions...
I didn't have any trouble running the 3d clocks using ATITool with Cat 6.4 and I did test the 3d profile with FEAR and did not have the same issues as you. It would appear that some people are having issues where others are not... I will test on another system other than the one I used in the review to see if the issues you have become apparent...

passionne · 07-05-2006, 12:41 PM

OK, thanks.

Urlyin · 07-05-2006, 02:35 PM

Passionne... I installed CAT 6.6 on the benchmark system used in the review and on a DFI mobo... I was able to use ATITool to set 3D clocks and profile, the only issue I had was when playing FEAR, I went to Graphic options and when it did "Detecting Memory" for the video card I lost Fan control, so it maybe in the way FEAR wants to detect the video card for auto settings... I was not able to reproduce your error, have you tried to set the 3d clocks without using a profile? Do you have your profile to set back to 2D clocks? Maybe uncheck return to 2D from the profile and test...

05-23-2006, 05:51 PM	#1
Urlyin Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,978 (1.03/day) Thanks: 36 Thanked 88 Times in 52 Posts	Diamond X1900XT To read this review go to: http://www.techpowerup.com/reviews/Diamond/X1900XT/ Please Digg the review to help us promote it. Last edited by W1zzard; 07-03-2006 at 09:53 PM.

07-04-2006, 12:15 AM	#2
Marioace Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 39 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	very very very good review. one of the most complete review that i've ever read. congrats for the reviewer __________________ MadboxPC.com

07-04-2006, 02:44 AM	#3
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07-04-2006, 08:22 PM	#5
passionne Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 16 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Catalyst 6.4 works with ATI Tool 0.25 beta 14 ? It is a very interesting article. How did you make ATI Tool 0.25 beta 14 work with Catalyst 6.4 ? Indeed, I am forced to use Catalyst 6.3 version only since, with all newer versions (6.4 to 6.6), the GPU and memory clocks are automatically reverted to 2D ones when I launch a game. And I have another question : when I launch a game (except F.E.A.R.), the GPU and memory clocks remain at 2D frequencies whereas I applied 3D profile when a 3D application is launched and 2D profile for 2D applications (3D detection menu in ATI Tool). Consequently, when I launch a game, the 2 frequencies should change form 2D to 3D values. That only works with F.E.A.R. This problem is solved by manually choosing 3D frequencies before playing. Did you encounter this problem ? If not, would you know why such symptoms occur ? Thanks. __________________ DFI Lan Party nF4 Ultra-D, bios 7/04-2 beta, AMD 4000+, 1 MB L2 2x1 GB OCZ PC4000, Sapphire X1900XT@774, 810 Mhz, Catalyst 6.12, 4x80 GB RAID 0 SATA II, 1x250 GB PATA, 1x80 GB PATA, Pioneer DVR108

07-05-2006, 12:41 PM	#7
passionne Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 16 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OK, thanks. __________________ DFI Lan Party nF4 Ultra-D, bios 7/04-2 beta, AMD 4000+, 1 MB L2 2x1 GB OCZ PC4000, Sapphire X1900XT@774, 810 Mhz, Catalyst 6.12, 4x80 GB RAID 0 SATA II, 1x250 GB PATA, 1x80 GB PATA, Pioneer DVR108

07-05-2006, 02:35 PM	#8
Urlyin Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,978 (1.03/day) Thanks: 36 Thanked 88 Times in 52 Posts	Passionne... I installed CAT 6.6 on the benchmark system used in the review and on a DFI mobo... I was able to use ATITool to set 3D clocks and profile, the only issue I had was when playing FEAR, I went to Graphic options and when it did "Detecting Memory" for the video card I lost Fan control, so it maybe in the way FEAR wants to detect the video card for auto settings... I was not able to reproduce your error, have you tried to set the 3d clocks without using a profile? Do you have your profile to set back to 2D clocks? Maybe uncheck return to 2D from the profile and test...

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