XFX 6600 GT Prob

edperks · Jan 13, 2005, 01:41 AM

When I checked the core and memory speed it say the core is runing a 300mhz in the 3d performance. This cards core should be runing at 500mhz. So Itried the Detect Optimal Frequencies Button. and It came back with core 561 and mem 1.12. I was wondering if it safe to use these settings. also why it showed up at core 300mhz to start with anybody eles notice this.

shaggz · Jan 13, 2005, 02:32 AM

Yeah I have heard some of the XFX cards do that as far as the Detect Optimal Frequencies I dont trust that damn thing but it gives you a base to work from I would start at 500/1000 and work your way up

edperks · Jan 13, 2005, 06:02 AM

thanks, Thats what I was thinking

pr0digal jenius · Jan 13, 2005, 06:48 AM

I actually use the detect optimal frequencies on my XFX 6800GT and it seems to work pretty well. I'm sure i could go past what it detects, but I'm happy at 389/1.07

Konge Odin · Jan 21, 2005, 09:17 PM

Hi I got my board today and it is working great with my setup, bu I am not sure if it is running properly as I got a somewhat low score in 3dmark2001. (10500, which is less than what I got with my old 9700pro AIW, that got destroyed)
how do you check if the frequency really is 500 in 3d applications?

Iridium · Jan 24, 2005, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by edperks

When I checked the core and memory speed it say the core is runing a 300mhz in the 3d performance. This cards core should be runing at 500mhz. So Itried the Detect Optimal Frequencies Button. and It came back with core 561 and mem 1.12. I was wondering if it safe to use these settings. also why it showed up at core 300mhz to start with anybody eles notice this.

It shows up that way because it is not the 3D clock settings at 300mhz. The 561 core you are showing is the 3D settings. The card underclocks itself to save the processor and reduce heat when not in use for 3D apps. It is perfectly normal for it to show these frequencies.

Jan 13, 2005, 01:41 AM	#1
edperks HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 780 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	XFX 6600 GT Prob When I checked the core and memory speed it say the core is runing a 300mhz in the 3d performance. This cards core should be runing at 500mhz. So Itried the Detect Optimal Frequencies Button. and It came back with core 561 and mem 1.12. I was wondering if it safe to use these settings. also why it showed up at core 300mhz to start with anybody eles notice this.

Jan 13, 2005, 02:32 AM	#2
shaggz DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Yeah I have heard some of the XFX cards do that as far as the Detect Optimal Frequencies I dont trust that damn thing but it gives you a base to work from I would start at 500/1000 and work your way up __________________ Asus A7n8x Athlon XP 2500 1gig OCZ 3200 (tccd) PNY 6600gt 600/1200 (2) WD sata 160gig winxp Pro sp2

Jan 21, 2005, 09:17 PM	#5
Konge Odin DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Moss, Norway Posts: 54 Rep Power: 0	Hi I got my board today and it is working great with my setup, bu I am not sure if it is running properly as I got a somewhat low score in 3dmark2001. (10500, which is less than what I got with my old 9700pro AIW, that got destroyed) how do you check if the frequency really is 500 in 3d applications? __________________ Athlon 2000XP Audigy PlatinumEX 768 MB 333MHz DDR (Nanya) Soltek75 FRV (KT400) xfx Geforce 6600GT(2.0ns ) Logitech Cordless Desktop MX Koss Porta Pro (Headset with good sound) westerndigital 80 Gb Maxtor diamondmax 10 ide 133 200Gb (games are here) 2 x NEC 1760nx 17" 16ms TCO03 Flatscreen

Jan 13, 2005, 06:02 AM	Thread Starter #3
edperks HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 780 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	thanks, Thats what I was thinking

Jan 13, 2005, 06:48 AM	#4
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	I actually use the detect optimal frequencies on my XFX 6800GT and it seems to work pretty well. I'm sure i could go past what it detects, but I'm happy at 389/1.07