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mike2h · Feb 2, 2005, 09:59 PM

said you should not. the only reason it was brought up is the 6800gt has hefty power req for a video card.
it is one of those things you should not worry about unless it becomes a prob.

Randy P · Feb 2, 2005, 11:06 PM

ok, I just kinda got the impression from others, not you, that a new PSU would be the way to go. I was thinking that more power would improve the performance of my hardware..my mistake. Thanks Mike.

mike2h · Feb 3, 2005, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy P

ok, I just kinda got the impression from others, not you, that a new PSU would be the way to go. I was thinking that more power would improve the performance of my hardware..my mistake. Thanks Mike.

dont sweat it.

if you are not having problems that are power related then a new psu will not do anything for you.
if you have any problems when you get your new card that are not software/driver related, then the psu might be a consideration.

Randy P · Feb 3, 2005, 10:13 PM

Is it difficult ot overclock my leadtek? I don't have it yet it's on its way, but I have been reading some articles and it seems the leadtek, with the crazy cooling fan, was designed to be overclocked.

How do I do it? Do I need any additional cooling? any risks?

mike2h · Feb 3, 2005, 10:27 PM

it will come with a utility called winfox. use it. as long as you let their program do the oc you should not have any problems.
as long as you have good airflow in your case, no. there is always a risk.

jasonbourne · Feb 4, 2005, 12:14 PM

i hate leadtek!

Randy P · Feb 4, 2005, 08:58 PM

and why do you hate leadtek?...from what I understand the only card comparable to the leadtek is the BFG version of the 6800gt.

Randy P · Feb 14, 2005, 01:58 AM

Mike, I just read your problem with Leadtek. I guess you got the Leadtek 6800gt again? I assume this because you recommended it to me.

I have my leadtek coming from tigerdirect and I hope it's not a crappy lite version.

Will it say the specs on the box when I get it? I want to be sure the same thing doesn't happen to me.

mike2h · Feb 14, 2005, 02:08 AM

actually i went with the gigabyte card. really like it. leadtek was my 1st choice but with the not knowing what vers i was going to get i took my 2nd choice.

as far as i know you should not have to worry about that at all.

Randy P · Feb 15, 2005, 08:25 PM

Ok, I got my Leadtek today. How can I tell if it is a "Lite" version or not? Will it say on the box? I have been looking for some specs (core clock,etc) on the box but I see nothing. Can you help?

mike2h · Feb 15, 2005, 08:27 PM

should say in lower left corner on the front. or when you install in video props.

Randy P · Feb 15, 2005, 08:51 PM

ok, it doesn't say lite anywhere on the box (*insert Mega sigh of relief*) Hey thanks again Mike!

BWX · Feb 15, 2005, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy P

ok, it doesn't say lite anywhere on the box (*insert Mega sigh of relief*) Hey thanks again Mike!

You better still check the speed.

Randy P · Feb 15, 2005, 10:26 PM

how do I do that?

BWX · Feb 15, 2005, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy P

how do I do that?

If I had an Nvidia Card I would use Coolbits or the driver if there is a control panel in there for the speed. Rivatuner would tell you more info.

mike2h · Feb 16, 2005, 12:08 AM

use the zero point drivers(best imo) then after it is installed & you have rebooted(do it whether win tells you to or not), just go to clock freq settings under 6800gt/advanced in the display settings & it will tell you.
or do either of the above. zeropoint has coolbits built in.

Randy P · Feb 16, 2005, 01:29 AM

I'm going to install tomorrow. I really don't think there will be a problem. After all, if it doesn't say "Lite" and it turns out to be something less than what is advertised then I'll have their asses.

I'll install the drivers from the Nvidia site and check the advanced options tab. All looks well...Just curious Mike, on the box that your Leadtek came in (the Lite version) was there a wizard guy on the box? That's what's on mine and it says nothing about Lite...I think I'm just being over-cautious.

mike2h · Feb 16, 2005, 01:36 AM

i think you are just fine. stock drivers will not tell you clock speeds or allow you to oc.
i would use these - http://www.dhzeropoint.net/
choose wich set depending on your tastes. if you are not sure use balanced.
go ahead & try default drivers though. that way you will have a reference to base an opinion about modded drivers.

Randy P · Feb 16, 2005, 03:44 PM

Hey, I have the card installed and it runs 350/1000 ----thank God!

One last question: How will I know if I have a power supply shortage? What will typically happen?

Thanks again!

mike2h · Feb 16, 2005, 04:50 PM

unless you have problems do not worry

Randy P · Feb 16, 2005, 05:23 PM

Ok, so the problems, I assume, will not be subtle? And Mike, I just want to thank you for all your help...cheers my friend

mike2h · Feb 16, 2005, 05:28 PM

do you have yhe card on its own lead? there is nothing else on that line?

no prob. glad to be of assistance. many people here have helped me.

Randy P · Feb 16, 2005, 10:33 PM

well the wire is coming from the hard drive and that goes into the 4-pin in the Leadtek; the wire then branches off and is connected to an ordinary fan.

Why do you ask?

mike2h · Feb 16, 2005, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy P

well the wire is coming from the hard drive and that goes into the 4-pin in the Leadtek; the wire then branches off and is connected to an ordinary fan.

Why do you ask?

if you are not having any problems does not matter. if you do & they are NOT software related try arranging it so the card is not sharing power with that hd.
but really until/unless you have problems do not worry about this.

Skrov · Mar 3, 2005, 07:47 PM

The Geforce 6600GT beats the 9800 Pro in every game and has much better value.The 9800 Pro is way overpríced today (yesterday?).

sc3000 · Mar 3, 2005, 08:59 PM

I would have went with eVGA

jasonbourne · Mar 3, 2005, 11:23 PM

yes evga is great im very happy with my evga 6800gt 256mb

Feb 2, 2005, 09:59 PM	#61
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	said you should not. the only reason it was brought up is the 6800gt has hefty power req for a video card. it is one of those things you should not worry about unless it becomes a prob. __________________

Feb 3, 2005, 10:27 PM	#65
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	it will come with a utility called winfox. use it. as long as you let their program do the oc you should not have any problems. as long as you have good airflow in your case, no. there is always a risk. __________________

Feb 4, 2005, 12:14 PM	#66
jasonbourne DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: great yarmouth uk Posts: 1,082 Rep Power: 0	i hate leadtek! __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...asonBourne.jpg

Feb 14, 2005, 01:58 AM	Thread Starter #68
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Mike, I just read your problem with Leadtek. I guess you got the Leadtek 6800gt again? I assume this because you recommended it to me. I have my leadtek coming from tigerdirect and I hope it's not a crappy lite version. Will it say the specs on the box when I get it? I want to be sure the same thing doesn't happen to me. Last edited by Randy P; Feb 14, 2005 at 02:08 AM.

Feb 14, 2005, 02:08 AM	#69
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	actually i went with the gigabyte card. really like it. leadtek was my 1st choice but with the not knowing what vers i was going to get i took my 2nd choice. as far as i know you should not have to worry about that at all. __________________

Feb 2, 2005, 11:06 PM	Thread Starter #62
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	ok, I just kinda got the impression from others, not you, that a new PSU would be the way to go. I was thinking that more power would improve the performance of my hardware..my mistake. Thanks Mike.

Feb 3, 2005, 10:13 PM	Thread Starter #64
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Is it difficult ot overclock my leadtek? I don't have it yet it's on its way, but I have been reading some articles and it seems the leadtek, with the crazy cooling fan, was designed to be overclocked. How do I do it? Do I need any additional cooling? any risks?

Feb 4, 2005, 08:58 PM	Thread Starter #67
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	and why do you hate leadtek?...from what I understand the only card comparable to the leadtek is the BFG version of the 6800gt.

Feb 15, 2005, 08:25 PM	Thread Starter #70
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Ok, I got my Leadtek today. How can I tell if it is a "Lite" version or not? Will it say on the box? I have been looking for some specs (core clock,etc) on the box but I see nothing. Can you help?

Feb 15, 2005, 08:27 PM	#71
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	should say in lower left corner on the front. or when you install in video props. __________________

Feb 15, 2005, 08:51 PM	Thread Starter #72
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	ok, it doesn't say lite anywhere on the box (insert Mega sigh of relief) Hey thanks again Mike!

Feb 15, 2005, 10:26 PM	Thread Starter #74
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	how do I do that?

Feb 16, 2005, 12:08 AM	#76
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	use the zero point drivers(best imo) then after it is installed & you have rebooted(do it whether win tells you to or not), just go to clock freq settings under 6800gt/advanced in the display settings & it will tell you. or do either of the above. zeropoint has coolbits built in. __________________

Feb 16, 2005, 01:29 AM	Thread Starter #77
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	I'm going to install tomorrow. I really don't think there will be a problem. After all, if it doesn't say "Lite" and it turns out to be something less than what is advertised then I'll have their asses. I'll install the drivers from the Nvidia site and check the advanced options tab. All looks well...Just curious Mike, on the box that your Leadtek came in (the Lite version) was there a wizard guy on the box? That's what's on mine and it says nothing about Lite...I think I'm just being over-cautious.

Feb 16, 2005, 01:36 AM	#78
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	i think you are just fine. stock drivers will not tell you clock speeds or allow you to oc. i would use these - http://www.dhzeropoint.net/ choose wich set depending on your tastes. if you are not sure use balanced. go ahead & try default drivers though. that way you will have a reference to base an opinion about modded drivers. __________________

Mar 3, 2005, 07:47 PM	#85
Skrov N00b Oldie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sweden Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	The Geforce 6600GT beats the 9800 Pro in every game and has much better value.The 9800 Pro is way overpríced today (yesterday?). __________________ [color=orange]AMD Athlon 64 3000+ Thermaltake SB K8 \| Asus K8VSEDX \| Z300A-APF PSU \| 2*512 MB OCZ PC3200 \| HIS 9800 Pro \| Hitachi 160 GB \| Hitachi 120 GB \| Audigy 2 \| Plantronics Audio 90 \| Samsung 16x/48x \| LITE-ON 16x/10x/40x \| Mitsubishi Diamond Pro 19´\| MX 500 \| WXP Pro SP2 [/color]

Feb 16, 2005, 03:44 PM	Thread Starter #79
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Hey, I have the card installed and it runs 350/1000 ----thank God! One last question: How will I know if I have a power supply shortage? What will typically happen? Thanks again!

Feb 16, 2005, 04:50 PM	#80
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	unless you have problems do not worry __________________

Feb 16, 2005, 05:23 PM	Thread Starter #81
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	Ok, so the problems, I assume, will not be subtle? And Mike, I just want to thank you for all your help...cheers my friend

Feb 16, 2005, 05:28 PM	#82
mike2h DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: norcal Posts: 6,483 Rep Power: 91 System Specs	do you have yhe card on its own lead? there is nothing else on that line? no prob. glad to be of assistance. many people here have helped me. __________________

Feb 16, 2005, 10:33 PM	Thread Starter #83
Randy P HardwareHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 489 Rep Power: 49 System Specs	well the wire is coming from the hard drive and that goes into the 4-pin in the Leadtek; the wire then branches off and is connected to an ordinary fan. Why do you ask?

Mar 3, 2005, 08:59 PM	#86
sc3000 DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New York Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	I would have went with eVGA

Mar 3, 2005, 11:23 PM	#87
jasonbourne DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: great yarmouth uk Posts: 1,082 Rep Power: 0	yes evga is great im very happy with my evga 6800gt 256mb __________________ http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...asonBourne.jpg