Question about Radeon 8500

[mrsambo12]

I have an OEM Radion 8500. How can I find out what the Vmem voltage is , and what ns the ram runs at. I know it runs at 230mhz. Is there any markings on the card, like markings on the ram chips for instance? thanks for help.

Sam R

[RainMaQer]

Yes there is stuff on the ram chips... just post what it says on one of them... I believe it's the last two numbers your lookin at (don't quote me on that) :D Thats for what ns the ram is rated at... not sure as to the mem voltage:eh?: I'm sure someone will know though ;)

[mrsambo12]

Hi,


My Memory chips say the following >

Hynix 145A
HY5DV641622AT-36
KOREA


Also this is what is on the sticker on back of vid card >

S/N 160148 000292 RADEON 8500 64MB DDR
P/N 1028571500052564
Made in Korea


Thanks for your help

[RainMaQer]

That would be 3.6ns memory on that baby... someone correct me if I'm wrong... but I'm pretty sure that's what that means... congrats :D Still not sure on the voltage though... ;:eh?:

[iggybaseball]

look at the ram chips. Look for something that uses keywords such as "hynix" for eg: hynix36******* means you have 3.6ns ram. the stars are just other various numbers.

[Silversinksam]

To check the Vmem voltage you have to use a Multimeter ;)

[mrsambo12]

Thanks for the help guys. I have a Multimeter a friend gave me a while ago. I never used it and dont know how to. It has several different settings, I have no clue which one to use. If someone could point me in the right direction on how to test volt level on my card I would appreciate it.

Thanks again

Sam R

[Starfoxer]

maybe power strip or sisoft sandra can tell you