Overclocking advise needed, first timer

popgunjustin

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Dec 15, 2009
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I'm sure this has come up before but I'm having trouble getting a clear answer. I've never overclocked a video card before as with all my other cards it would have voided the warranty.

I just got a reference XFX 5850 (upgraded from a 7950GX2) and am wondering what I should do to overclock it. I see the recomendation is to flash it with a different card manufacturer's BIOS, possibly even a 5870? Does anyone have feedback on the stability of doing something like this? Also would this have any effect on the warranty of the card? If I were to do this which BIOS would I want to use?

And finally are there any other tools I should use once I flash the BIOS? MSI afterburner seems to be pretty popular.

Overall I'm really exited about this card, it's my first ATI card since the 9700Pro, which was awesome in its own time. Also a HUGE step up from what I currently have :)

Thanks,

Justin