How to tell difference between Radeon 8500s?

PowerYoga

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i bought a "retail" version, which came in its original box... how do i check to see if its really the 275/275 as opposed to the 250/250? (i know if its shipped in a retail box its the 275, but suppose they made a mistake ;) )

is there something i can run to check it?
 

TheYetiMan

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You can run PowerStrip and it will tell you. My retail 8500 from Best Buy (and what a buy it was @ $139) wasn't set at 275. It was set at 274.5 for both :)
 

Killrose

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<< It was set at 274.5 for both :) >>


Yes, it won't show up as 275MHz even. But maybe it will go to higher rounded number ;)