GPUReview's HD 6990 overclocking roundup!

Posted By: Steve McBarnes - 12:52:23 Tue, March 08, 2011

It is important to note that all HD 6990s come with two BIOS settings that the user can switch between using a switch located near the CrossFire connector. Here's a picture from TechPowerUp that shows what the switch looks like:

TechPowerUp's switch pic.

All the sites listed in the chart below (except for TechPowerUp) overclocked their cards with the BIOS switch at position 1 which gives the card a clock speed of 880 at 1.175 volts instead of 830 at 1.12 volts. This is probably why TechPowerUp got a lousy core speed even though they managed to get the highest memory overclock. Major props to HardwareHeaven and Neoseeker for reaching the coveted 1Ghz mark!

3 Comments

Tuesday, March 08, 2011 2:36:45 PM

em3e3
n00b

I have the feeling that the one people buying these cards won't actually use them for gaming - just benchmarking. It sucks a lot - of air, power, and money, no doubt.

Tuesday, March 08, 2011 2:50:23 PM

Steve
The Progenitor

@em3e3 Check your Private Messages sir. Also I just gave you the power for your comments to be auto-approved.

Wednesday, March 09, 2011 4:39:15 AM

jimday
n00b

6100 for the memory, now that's a lot.

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