Quesitons about Softmod

AgaBoogaBoo

Lifer
Feb 16, 2003
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I'm going to be getting a 9700 non pro in the near future. When I get this, what exactly does the softmod do? Does it change the clock speeds and overclock it? Or is it jsut software and make it look like its a pro?

Also, if I ever have to send the card in, will they notice I used the softmod? What risks do I run with the softmod?

One more thing, what is the difference between flashing it with a 9700 pro bios and softmodding it?