GeForce FX 5600 Ultra - Rev1/Rev2 and Flip Chip ?s

[stoicguy915]

Hey All,

I just picked up a GeForce FX 5600 Ultra and have been reading the forums about "Revisions 1 & 2" boards and those containing a "Flip Chip." My questions are:

1. What is the difference between Revisions 1 & 2, and how do you identify if you have the board.
2. What is "Flip Chip" and how do you identify if you have the board.

Thanks!

 

[modedepe]

The easiest way to tell if yours is a rev1 or a rev2 is to look at the clock speeds. A rev1 will be clocked 350/350. A rev 2 will be clocked 400/400.

 

[Pete]

Rev. 1: wirebond, 350/350MHz core/DDR mem.
Rev. 2: flipchip, 400/400MHz.

The chips look different, too, but that's impossible to see without removing the HSF. Just check the clock speeds.

 

[stoicguy915]

Thanks for the replies... how do you check the clock speeds? Is there a utility for download that lets you see the clock speeds? Also, where can I find an overclock utility for download?

Thanks again!

 

[Insomniak]

Just haxor your drivers with coolbits and check the frequency that the drivers are already set at. That's your default.

 

[Pete]

Don't nV's own drivers come with OCing tabs?!