Flash....?????????

The Green Bean

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what does flashing mean.....ive heard ppl say flash a 9800 to a pro????

can i flash my 5200 to an ultra?
 

1ManArmY

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:confused::frown:
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Sunny129

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flashing changes the BIOS from one version to another, sometimes adding features, and sometimes taking away. w/ video cards, flashing the BIOS to a newer version simply changes the availability of clock speeds. for instance flashing the 9800np to a 9800pro will unlock higher clock speeds to choose from when trying to OC it. oh, and i guess it also changes its default core/memory clocks to that of a 9800pro's, thus effectively making it a 9800pro.

somebody jump in here and correct me if i'm wrong...i'm just fathoming a guess:confused:
the only thing i've ever flashed is the BIOS on a few mobos and alot of people on spring break:D