To accomplish this, they replaced the original six memory chips on the card with eight newer ones that can hold more data. They also added some extra parts to the card to make sure it could handle the new memory chips properly, and they made changes to the card's BIOS. The BIOS is a very basic set of computer instructions that helps the card start up and run correctly. Changing the BIOS was a crucial step because it made the computer recognize the new memory and use the wider path to talk to it. This was not an easy task because making changes at this fundamental level can be very complex and requires a good understanding of how the card works. After making these changes, the team tested the card to see how much better it would perform. They used a tough test designed to push graphics cards to their limits, and they found that their modified RX 5600 XT was about 11% faster with just the memory changes. After they fine-tuned their modifications by overclocking, which means they made the card run faster than it was originally designed to, they got an even better performance increase of 29%. This put the modified RX 5600 XT in the same performance range as a more advanced model, the RX 6600 XT.
It's not just about swapping out parts; it involves understanding complex aspects of how the graphics card works, from the architecture of the GPU (the heart of the graphics card) to the specifics of memory technology and the intricacies of BIOS firmware. The cost of making these changes is also quite high, potentially as much as buying the RX 5600 XT itself, which was not cheap when it first came out. The successful upgrade of the Radeon RX 5600 XT highlights the possibilities for making existing computer hardware better, but it also shows how complicated and risky these kinds of projects can be.
Sources: Paulo Gomes (YouTube), Paulo Gomes (YouTube) - Mod Testing, videoCardz
