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    Omega 6.9 vs. Catalyst 6.8

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Juz_Follow_ATI, Oct 10, 2006.

  1. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    Hey guys, I was wondering how good the new Omega 6.9 was. Does it offer better performance than the catalyst 6.8?

    Thanks in advance
     
    Juz_Follow_ATI, Oct 10, 2006
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  2. yan

    yan Notebook Consultant

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    Omegas got me 40 less 3dMark05s, but are a lot more stable in the Battlefield 2142 demo.
     
    yan, Oct 10, 2006
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    Who cares about a loss of 40 3DMark points? 3DMark doesnt mean anything when it comes to real world gaming. Omegas boost the FPS in most games you play. They're the best driver choice for ATI cards.
     
    TwilightVampire, Oct 10, 2006
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  4. Juz_Follow_ATI

    Juz_Follow_ATI ATI all the way

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    So I heard that 6.9 catalysts are worse that catalyst 6.8. Would that mean the same thing for Omegas? That 6.9 Omegas are just crap?
     
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    I know that the 6.9's, like all catalysts since the 6.4's, have been making it dificult to overclock. Other than that I havent been keeping up much with the Catalyst release. Its just the Omegas have tweaks that provide improved gaming performance, even if you do loose some 3Dmarks.
     
    TwilightVampire, Oct 10, 2006
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  6. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    Hi Vampire,

    I can overclock 6.8 and 6.9 with a new Ati tray tool - works like before 6.4! Even latencies.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Oct 10, 2006
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  7. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    ^ yup!!!!!!!
     
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    Chaz and I cant overclock our 5320's with anything above the 6.3 cats.
     
    TwilightVampire, Oct 10, 2006
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  9. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    I really hope we're not stuck on 6.3 forever - not that there's anything wrong with that driver set, but if a newer one offers features I want then it'll be disappointing if I can't get them. I have almost built up enough confidence to download & install the new ATI Tool and 6.9 Omegas and try it. :)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 10, 2006
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  10. TwilightVampire

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    Let me know how it goes, guinea pig ;)
     
    TwilightVampire, Oct 10, 2006
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  11. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well with Omegas 6.9 I noticed more stable FPS in games. Thats good. :)
     
    usapatriot, Oct 10, 2006
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  12. ikovac

    ikovac Cooler and faster... NBR Reviewer

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    And as we already are talking about 6.8 and 6.9 - I got 3195 3dmark05 (my personal best) with x700 128MB DDR with 6.8 and at rock (for gaming) stable 413/432 and latencies set.

    6.9 is a bit slower and I saw some glitches, so I went back to 6.8 (smooth 3dmark animation).

    6.8 seems to be OK, considering the fact that I can finally use ATT profiles again.

    Cheers,

    Ivan
     
    ikovac, Oct 10, 2006
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