6800GT Overclockability

[Tomahawk513]

To all of you who already have 6800GTs (especially those with the PCI-Express models), how high can you overclock them using aircooling? watercooling? I have an unlimited budget, as I have been saving for four years, so I can just as easily go with the 6800 Ultras if that's easier... I did have my eye on a pair of Gainward CoolFX Ultra/2400s (GeForce 6800gt model), which seemed promising, but they're even more scarce than the 6800 Ultras.

Thanks

 

[Goi]

with an unlimited budget, go with dual 6800Ultras

 

[slash196]

If you can find PCI-E ultras. And if you've been saving for four years, why not wait a little longer? New cores and better nForce 4 availability will ensure that your money won't be wasted.

 

[jonas123]

I'm running my evga 6800 gt at 440/1160. I can go even higher, but I will stay at these speeds right now just to be on the safe side.

 

[Slappy00]

im getting the koolance 6800GT/Ultra water cooling block (http://www.koolance.com/shop/p...6&products_id=165)

$65

 

[zakee00]

Originally posted by: slash196
If you can find PCI-E ultras. And if you've been saving for four years, why not wait a little longer? New cores and better nForce 4 availability will ensure that your money won't be wasted.

but, if you have this mindset you will be waiting forever. if you buy in february, you should be fairly safe. Nvidia is supposed to be comming out with new cards late this year, but we'll see if its a paper launch or for real, and how long it will take to get them for sale on the market. NF4 mobos should be in good supply.
good luck, lucky bastard

 

[Tomahawk513]

If I go H2O, and I probably will, I'll get dual Ultras the Dangerden NV-68 Waterblocks... they advertise "-30C on and Ultra at 475 mhz". Can anyone back this up? I've seen both good and bad reviews of this block, mostly good, but a few negative comments on the actual manufacturing quality of the block (edges are jagged, grooves, etc...) Yes, I'm a speed fanatic, and crazy, heh heh, very crazy... In four years, I have every intention of Phase-Change cooling this rig, or maybe even taking it a step farther and Cascading it. But either way, thanks for the advice!