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Minomine

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I have a Powercolor 9700 Non-pro that has been flashed to pro by the previous owner. I have tried running it @ stock 9700 speeds (324 core 310 memory), and it locks up every game I load within a few seconds (such as BFV, BF1942, Halo, etc). Clocking it down to 285 (each), I can run BFV, but still no halo. I have a feeling the core cant take the pro speeds, so I need a BIOS for a 9700 Non-pro.....if anyone can point me into a direction where I could get one....I'd be extremely appreciative as I haven't had any luck thus far :(

Thanks.
 
Consider this, the original 9700 had louse heat trannsfer paste along with a poor heatsink /fan interface. A Zallman heatpipe with optional fan along with very good paste would go along way toward allowing for the higer frequency. I believe your issue may be heat related.
 
I have an Arctic Silencer (Rev. 3) on it, along with rather adequate case cooling (2.4c never goes over 125F under full load), so the only other thing I can figure is that it is the BIOS on the card. I have flashed it, but I'm still getting random lockups, so I'm not sure. It is a HELL of alot more stable than it was....but not like I was hoping :(
 
Minomine said:
I have an Arctic Silencer (Rev. 3) on it, along with rather adequate case cooling (2.4c never goes over 125F under full load), so the only other thing I can figure is that it is the BIOS on the card. I have flashed it, but I'm still getting random lockups, so I'm not sure. It is a HELL of alot more stable than it was....but not like I was hoping :(
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The 9700's had a "shim" surrounding the core that prevents a heatsink from resting on the chip flush, you need to remove that shim or use a Zalman heatpipe that has the cut out to accomdate the shim
 
Already pulled that off too :p That was the first thing I did when I put the Arctic Silencer on. AS5 right after that, then screwed the AS on. (that thing is a pain in the ass).
 
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