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Gainward 6800GT overclockability???

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bobn4burton

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Hey guys, I just have a quick question if any of you know about Gainward cards. I just purchased the Gainward 6800GT from monarch computers for 380. Not sure if you saw the deal or not...but theres a very small chance I'll get a Golden Sample version which would be great! However I'll probably just get the non-Golden Sample version (which still has dual-dvi so I'm happy).

My questions are:

1. Do any of you know how the non-Golden Sample cards overclock?
2. Does Gainward actually test all their cards to get the Golden Sample ones?
3. If they actually test all their cards...then does that almost guarantee that their non-Golden Sample cards will not reach ultra speeds (400/1100)? Because if they did...they'd sell them as GS cards?
4. Does anyone know if I can put my Swiftech MCW50 waterblock on this card and still keep the stock ramsinks on? Or will the ramsinks be too tall for the hoses coming straight out (I'm using the 1/2" ID diameter barb fittings with 3/8-ID 5/8-OD clearflex60 tubing BTW).

If anyone knows any of these questions I'd greatly appreciate any insight!!
Thanks in advance!
 
I have a Gainward 6800GT Golden Sample, and i love it! Sure, it's a little noisy but it runs pretty cool.

OC'd to 415/1150, havn't tried higher but it idles at 51c ..

I have no experience with non-golden sample cards though. But yes, dual dvi = win.

Oh, the software controlled fan speed is fun to play with aswell, can either set it at specific speeds for 2D and different for 3D or dynamic. So you can fiddle with noise.
 
I just received my Gainward 6800 GT from Monarch for $380 ($400 shipped to APO box). 63 idle but running 76 under full load even with the fans maxed. FYI it is dual DVI (but who cares...?) and who knows they may all be golden samples but some just labeled as such. I'm getting 400/1100 so far.
420/1130 I start to barely see artifacts after about 5 mins so I took it down and I'm pretty sure I'm safe at the ultra speeds. The Expertool software will only let you up the core to 420 max and 1200 mem max.
This card is audible in 3D but very tolerable in desktop stuff (2D). It has fan speed controls, which were a must with this card.
The only complaint though is high temp under load. If there is a plus, its that it runs ultra speed with an overclocked 3.2E @ 3.6... all with a cheapo 350w PS.

Upgraded from a 9800 Pro and nice noticeable difference in Doom 3 and Painkiller. Was skepticle of Monarch as always been an Egg fan, but price was nice and they came through.

Nice card, no complaints, but if getting 400/1100 is easy on most GTs, get a different brand as (1) Fan noise in 3D (2) Just as high temps as reference design brands under load.
 
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