How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part3

How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part3

Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB





Now, with the core & memory fully unlocked, the clocks are tuned to the exact of a stock 8800GTS 512MB. Let's see how it performs.







Good news, less than 40 points or 0.4% difference, well within the margin of error.







H9 points or less than 0.3% difference. Its pretty clear that the 9600GSO has sucessfully transformed into a 8800GTS 512MB!


Source: http://vga.zol.com.cn/94/940802.html


Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB
Highlight: GeForce 9600GSO vs 9600GT



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How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512Mb Part2

How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part2

Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB


Test System

Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 (266x10)
Motherboard: Spark BI-100 P35
Memory: Apogee 2x1GB DDR2-800 @ 4-4-4-12 2T
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 320GB SATA
Power Supply: Thermaltake KK500
Display: LG L226WTQ @ 1680x1050

Graphics (core/shader/memory):
Galaxy 9600GSO OverClocked edition (600/1500/2000)
GeForce 8800GTS 512MB (650/1625/1944)

OS: Windows Vista Ultimate
Driver: Forceware 175.16 beta



Test Result



3DMark06 BEFORE modding




3DMark06 AFTER modding





3DMark Vantage BEFORE moddding




3DMark Vantage AFTER moddding,
the figures speak for themselves.


Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB
Highlight: GeForce 9600GSO vs 9600GT

How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part1

How to Softmod 9600GSO into 8800GTS 512MB Part1

Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB





I am sure enthusiasts are familiar with the term "soft-modding". The days (of turning 9800SE into 9800Pro; 6800NU into 6800GT) are back! This time round, the spotlight is on the GeForce 9 series, namely the 9600GSO. In this extraction of the original guide, we will show you how to softmod a 9600GSO into a 8800GTS 512MB.






The first obvious question is:
"Hey, 9600GSO has only 384MB memory, where does the 128MB comes from?"

Very well, that is why you cannot buy just any 9600GSO and try to mod. You need this specific model, specifically the Galaxy 9600GSO OverClocked edition. Because this card contains 8 memory chips instead of the usual 6, making a 512MB 256-bit configuration.



Next, download the modded BIOS here,
flash it using the Magic Panel 3 & restart your PC.



Galaxy 9600 GSO before modding





Galaxy 9600 GSO after modding

As you can see from the screenshots on Rivatuner, the full 128-shaders on the G92 chip has been unlocked, together with the 2 unused memory chips. Now the only thing left to do is, of course.. bench it!


Part 1: Introductions & Modding
Part 2: Test System & Benchmarks
Part 3: Modded 9600GSO vs 8800GTS 512MB
Highlight: GeForce 9600GSO vs 9600GT

300 Real Cops Training by Playing CounterStrike

Real policemen playing Counter-Strike at a LAN-shop in Tian Jin, China.





The source claimed that the game helps to improve their mindset towards anti-terrorism. It is also a mental training exercise, especially useful in situations where they are alone and facing multiple bandits.






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Nvidia GTX280 & GTX260 Specifications

Nvidia GTX280 & GTX260 Specifications

Table below shows the complied specifications of the Nvidia GTX280 & GTX260, clocks differs slightly from source to source, but they are more or less similar to the leaked specifications of the 9900GTX earlier on.

Code Name	GTX280	GTX260
Core	602 Mhz	576 Mhz
Shader	1296 Mhz	999 Mhz
Process	65 nm	65 nm
ROPS	32	28
Stream Processors	240	192
Memory Clock	1107 Mhz	896 Mhz
Memory Bus Width	512-bit	448-bit
Memory Size	1GB GDDR3	896MB GDDR3
DirectX Support	DirectX 10	DirectX 10
PCI-E Interface	PCI-Express 2.0	PCI-Express 2.0
Power Input	6pin + 8pin	2x 6pin
TDP	236W	182W
PCB Length	10.5"	10.5"
MSRP	$600+	$449

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Darwin airport...





you-know-who...




Street graffiti...





Inter-state train journey...





Sydney Seafood Market...





Sydney Harbour Bridge...




Sydney Opera House...




Hunter Valley Winery tour...

AUSTRALIA HERE I COME!!!

(image taken from art4linux)

I will be flying off tomorrow to Australia for a 2-week vacation!!

Aussie is a great place. In fact, I have been there 3 times before already, but not Melbourne. *hint hint* Moreover, this time I am bag packing & travelling with friend. (thank god no more boring overseas trip with parents) If possible, I wanna try bungee jumping, sky diving, bridge climbing, hot air balloon etc...

Ok, gotta go, will be back with tons of photos, so stay tuned! =)

Nvidia 9900GTX Leaked Specifications

Rumored to be released on early July this year are the 9900GTX & 9900GTS. Nvidia has confirmed that there will be over a billion transistors on the GT200 core. It is also likely that the 9900GTX will draw its power from a 6pin + 8pin connectors, with a total TDP of 240W. The table below shows the compiled specifications of the 9900 GTX:

Product Name	9900GTX
Code Name	GT200
Core	600~650 Mhz
Shader	~1500Mhz
Process	65 nm
ROPS	32
Stream Processors	240
Memory Bus Width	512bit
Memory Size	1GB GDDR3
DirectX Support	DirectX 10.1?
PCI-E Interface	PCI-Express 2.0
TDP	240W