enable 8 pipeline on a 9600XT?

Discussion in 'RivaTuner Advanced Discussion forum' started by n66, May 7, 2004.

  1. n66

    n66 Guest

    Hi,

    I m a bit confused about the softmod that enable 8 pipeline on radeon.

    Can a Radeon 9600XT be softmodded to get 8 pipelines?

    thanks
     
  2. SaberJ2X

    SaberJ2X Ancient Guru

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  3. n66

    n66 Guest

    many thanks for your very learning answer...
     
  4. Chouji

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    ok i will fill you in. the 9600 has 4 pipelines. its hardware, only 4. "no secret disabled ones, only 4 exist"

    the 9800SE has 8, with 4 disabled. so the 9800SE can sometimes be softmodded to enable the other 4.

    but as far as 9600s go. the technology isnt there. and therefor cant be enabled. "cant enable whats not there"
     

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    AJ²06 Ancient Guru

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    Hey wut do u mean "the 9800SE can sometimes be softmodded to enable the other 4". So its like the 5950... kinda... Im thinking of buying a 9800SE and i wantd to know more...
     
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    9800SE's are about as good as a 9600. theres like a 50/50 chance it can be softmodded to 9800pro IF you know what to look for. such as L shape memory. "top and side" not the single line of memory. which is normally on the side.

    the 9800SE's with the L shape memory are harder to find and more expensive. you need to do quite a bit of homework on it though. dont be stupid when you buy hardware.
     

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