7800GS unlocked pipes?

[DeathClock]

My Gainward 6800Ultra broke down a few weeks ago. Now the shop is sending me a POV 7800GS as a replacement. I was wondering if its possible to unlock the extra pipes (16->24) and what the risks involved with that are? Thanks a lot.

 

[DeathClock]

No such thing on the 7800GS. You can't unlock anything on that card. Sorry. It's a good card, but no extra pipelines.

http://www.gpureview.com/show_cards.php?card1=179&card2=382

Does say so at that link, under 'pipelines'.
Oh and btw, its AGP.

 

[DeathClock]

Okay I looked at another forum, those extra pipelines are cut with laser, so they can't be unlocked. But a nice OC should be possible.
Btw is a Point of View 7800GS equel or better, compared to a Gainward 6800Ultra Golden Sample? If not, I'm sending the card back ofcourse.

 

[PX7800GT]

It A Nice Card I Think You Will Be Able To OverClock It To 400 MHz Core Clock , Try Not To Go More Than 425MHz Core Clock :!: That WILL Kill The Card :!:
Happy Gaming Friend

 

[DeathClock]

It A Nice Card I Think You Will Be Able To OverClock It To 400 MHz Core Clock , Try Not To Go More Than 425MHz Core Clock :!: That WILL Kill The Card :!:
Happy Gaming Friend

I have seen 7800GS's hitting 500/1400 on other forums with standard cooling. 8)

 

[PX7800GT]

WOW 500/1400 ? That Awesome :!:
Maybe They Can But I Thinks That Will Kill The Card After 5 Hours of Playing FEAR at Maximum Detail , I Dont Risk That High :!:
It Your Choice , But Dont Risk Burning That Monster , The Card With Even Stock Setting is Still A Top Card

 

[DeathClock]

Thats why we have ATi Tray Tool 8) To test for Artifacts.