GeForce Go 6800 NU, unlockable? [Archive] - ForumsHQ

[erek[NOT BANNED]]

the GeForce Go 6800 (Standard) has 12 pixel pipelines just like the desktop version. does there exist 4 more pipelines and or vertex pipelines like in the desktop version aswell? i'm having serious difficulty searching google for even general inqueries about unlocking the chip. any google gurus out there please help me... terms such as "GeForce Go 6800" -ultra; pixel pipelines; unlocking; mod; rivatuner ...



any assistance is GREALY appreciated. :)

[erek[NOT BANNED]]

http://firingsquad.com/hardware/geforce_6800_unlocking/page2.asp



guess not..

It’s because of this that PCI-E GeForce 6800 cards can’t be modded into 16-pipeline cards. Basically, their NV41 graphics core only features 12 pipelines so there’s nothing turned off at the factory.



GeForce Go 6800 is a PCI Express part. :(

[iNViSiGOD]

']the GeForce Go 6800 (Standard) has 12 pixel pipelines just like the desktop version. does there exist 4 more pipelines and or vertex pipelines like in the desktop version aswell? i'm having serious difficulty searching google for even general inqueries about unlocking the chip. any google gurus out there please help me... terms such as "GeForce Go 6800" -ultra; pixel pipelines; unlocking; mod; rivatuner ...



any assistance is GREALY appreciated. :)



Yes erek, with some brands of the 6800NU they are unlockable. Versions excluded are (that i know of): Some BFG 6800 OC, EVGA, and a few others.



Heres a Link to the forums (http://www.hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=841145&highlight=6800NU+unlocked) that i did some research on awhile back that explained the process.

[erek[NOT BANNED]]

GeForce Go 6800 NU



NVIDIA decided to implement two distinct lines for PCI-E GeForce 6800 cards because it was discovered during production of AGP-based NV40 that yields on 16-pipeline GeForce 6800 GT/Ultra were quite good, so rather than putting a costly 16-pipeline part into a mainstream product like the GeForce 6800, they decided that it was better to go with a distinct manufacturing line for this product that is built from the get-go with only 12 pipes.



It’s because of this that PCI-E GeForce 6800 cards can’t be modded into 16-pipeline cards. Basically, their NV41 graphics core only features 12 pipelines so there’s nothing turned off at the factory.



i'm almost 100% sure the GeForce Go 6800 is on the PCI Express bus meaning it's only got 12 pixel pipelines total, not unlockable.

[iNViSiGOD]

Depends, if the GPU fab is the same it might work. Download RivaTuner and give it a shot. If it doesnt allow for it you'll know. If it does try it and see what happens. Its a softmod so it only takes effect when windows boots. Not bios dependent.

[erek[NOT BANNED]]

AGP = NV40 based, PCI Express = NV41 (12 pixel pipelines maximum) :(