HIS 6950 IceQ X 2GB vs the turbo model

[scottlah]

Hey I recent purchased one of the above cards.
The only difference i can see from my model and the turbo x model is mine runs at 800 and the turbo x runs at 880 (gpu clock) They both have the same color is there any actual difference on the cards themselves? Would i be able to safely oc to the turbo x clocks ?

Cheers

[Theodorou]

Originally Posted by scottlah

Hey I recent purchased one of the above cards.
The only difference i can see from my model and the turbo x model is mine runs at 800 and the turbo x runs at 880 (gpu clock) They both have the same color is there any actual difference on the cards themselves? Would i be able to safely oc to the turbo x clocks ?

Cheers

most likely there same chip. But one is pre overclocked.

[scottlah]

so its safe to say i could just use catalyst or msi afterburner and up them to the same as the turbo ?

[Theodorou]

Originally Posted by scottlah

so its safe to say i could just use catalyst or msi afterburner and up them to the same as the turbo ?

Yeh most likey. What ever one you can get cheaper go for that.

[scottlah]

I already purchased the non turbo version. Good choice

[scottlah]

so can anyone confirm 100% that the turbo x model is exactly the same card just with a factory overclock ?

[Little Man]

Originally Posted by scottlah

so can anyone confirm 100% that the turbo x model is exactly the same card just with a factory overclock ?

Yes, they are identical.

When buying overclocked cards there is a better chance you'll get a chip that overclocks pretty well, whereas buying a normal one means it could be anything from a lemon that refuses to budge much off stock, to an absolute flyer. Same applies for overclocked ones, theres just a higher chance that you'll get one thats capable of a lot more.

[scottlah]

Okay great, So if i just jump into catalyst and up the core and memory to the same as the turbo x version i cant do any damage at all then ?

[Little Man]

Originally Posted by scottlah

Okay great, So if i just jump into catalyst and up the core and memory to the same as the turbo x version i cant do any damage at all then ?

Nope, no damage at all.

The only time that you'll start doing damage is when you up the voltage beyond its safe limit and when the card gets too hot.

Overclocking stock cards to the speeds of the overclocked counterpart is common practice, you wont have any issues.