Do i need a new BIOS to OC my 9700PRO?

[BoomAM]

Hi,
I was wondering, do i need to download a new bios for my 9700pro to enable OCing?
I was under the impression that i didnt, and only the 9500/9700np needed a new bios.

Can someone conferm this for me?

Thanks in advance.

 

[BoomAM]

Oh, and bty, can someone tell me what ns/mhz rating my 9700pro`s memory is. There are some close up shots of the memory on my mini website, link in my sig.

Thanks in advance.

 

[bedrocked]

no u do not need a bios to oc the 9700Pro it's already unlocked.

9700 Pro's memory comes at 310 (620ddr)

 

[BoomAM]

K then thanks.
I know the actual speed of the memory on the card, i wanted to know what the ns rating of the memory was, and what speed that coresponds to, ie; theroectical maximum speed.

 

[AnAndAustin]

😎 That doesn't really amount to anything, only thing to do with any degree of safety is go up in small steps testing thoroughly at each setting and then backing off a few notches when you find the limits. If you want a rough guide of what 9700PRO achieve, they tend to go from 325/620 to 360/680 or there abouts. Unlike the 9500-9700 they are pretty near the limits by default.

 

[BoomAM]

I thought that the theoretical maximum for the "stock" memory chips was something like 714mhz?