overclocking the 7800gs

[happy medium]

I detected optimal settings at 500 core,1.44 memory but I can run 3d mark and 3d games at 508,1.45 with no artifacs. Is there a 3d test I can test for stability? Is this safe?

Edit:: My temps are 42c idle and about 55c load

 

[hmorphone]

You might want to use ATItool for artifact scanning and 3DMark06 for stability. (ATItool will perform artifact scanning on non ATI cards.) Most folks like to back down a few mhz from their max OC for regular use.

 

[happy medium]

I ran 3d mark 06 at 502 1.45 scored 3331. No artifacts
Ran Ati tool and I started getting errors at 501 core, 740 mem.
So I can run it at 495 core, 1.43mem safe ? what do you think?

Edit: Wow this card runs faster than A 7800GTX. I need more pipes!
One other thing, while running the test my temps where at 69c is that safe?

 

[Maxspeed996]

Speaking of needing more pipes on this card...I've heard that there are disabled pipes on the card is this true of the AGP version? I've never looked into it , so does anyone know? I've been poking around this afternoon , looking for more info on my card. And guess I'll just have to try RivaTuner when I get home tonight.

 

[happy medium]

Rivatuner does not work for my card for some reason.?

 

[Philippine Mango]

Well it depends, but I've seen this card up to 700mhz for the 7800GS+, most common high clock though I've seen is around 600mhz, 500mhz should be easily attainable. I believe there are voltmods or bios updates or some third option that will allow you to hit those 600mhz clock speeds.