How to check memory and core speed?

[deran]

I just got a ATI 8500, how do I check for memory requency?
and how I benchmark the card?
Thanks

 

[Silan]

Powerstrip will give you the memory and core speed. Use 3dmark 2001 to benchmark and then compare to other cards.

 

[Hawk]

benchmark=play games, or run like 3dmark2000/2001

 

[deran]

Thanks guys, I got 274/274 .It's a refurbished ATI 8500 from egghead. Does that mean I got a retail version?

 

[deran]

I even overclock it to 280/281 with no problems, have not tried higher yet. WoooWoooWoooW

 

[Silan]

<< Thanks guys, I got 274/274 .It's a refurbished ATI 8500 from egghead. Does that mean I got a retail version? >>




Yes, sounds like you got a retail version. I believe OEM would have a 250/250 clock.