Re: Athlon 64 or Athlon XP?
Posted on 2017-03-04, 16:09
Pretty sure a GF 8800 GTX with Core 2 Extreme QX6700 OC'ed with 4GB RAM rig can do CoD 2 full details (all have been released before January 1 2007 😉).
Re: Doom 3 timedemo shootout with period correct hardware.
Posted on 2017-03-03, 16:30
I'd like to post my numbers but I'm a "rookie" when it comes to this stuff. Can someone help me with these questions: 1. What screenshot utility is everyone using? Tried using Shotty but it won't work with WinXp. 2. How do you get all the different screenshots to show up on the desktop at one time. …
Re: Re-defining my builds
Posted on 2017-03-02, 10:51
All* Core 2 Duo compatible MB's should be able to downclock CPU to "x6" mulitplier (ie. forced [x6] from BIOS). With [6x] multi, only 1333MHz/1600MHz FSB CPU, can go above that 2GHz clock. *maybe some OEM's can't do that, but I don't own/heared about any MB that couldn't forced a lower multi (after …
Re: Re-defining my builds
Posted on 2017-03-02, 06:47
Good job, sweet build you got there :) You always can do a vid mod with alutape/isolation tape and get higher Vcore that way. Overclocking any cpu can be tricky on those mb since they have Massive Vdroop. Without VID mod 3,5-3,7GHz should be doable on 45nm, BUT it depends highly on sku you get and …
Re: Cedar Mill compatible Windows 98 motherboard?
Posted on 2017-03-01, 12:51
Anything that uses Intel 925X(E) or older Intel chipset ? Proof : LINK Well, Cedar Mill officially needs a PCG 05A motherboard (VRM 10.0). Almost all early S775 motherboards are PCG 04A/04B. I was answering to this : Ahh my mistake! It's a Prescott with 2mb l2 cache. Still seem to struggle to find …
Re: Re-defining my builds
Posted on 2017-02-28, 18:38
Maybe, but remember that there are no slots between AGP and PCI-e. So going with high powered AGP is out of the question if you want a powerfull PCI-e (PCI-e card will cook AGP one by blocking airlow to it + it will be getting only pre-heated air to intake, unless you have side mounted fan).
Re: Pentium 4 willemette mobo help!
Posted on 2017-02-28, 16:25
Willamette is like Celeron D on 180nm tech. Northwood is a proper Pentium 4 CPU (with 130nm process). What exacly is bad about Northwood, that isn't bad in Willamette ?
Re: Re-defining my builds
Posted on 2017-02-28, 16:20
Oh, I have/own both 4CoreDual-SATA2 R2.0 and 775Dual-VSTA :) In 2006-2007 I owned a 775Dual-880Pro as well, just FYI. Here's a MAD idea (with ASRock MB) : Use AGP 1 slot card (like 4600 Ti), great PCI-e one (like Radeon 5770) with PCI Voodoo as "backup". I think by changing primary graphics adapter …
Re: Cedar Mill compatible Windows 98 motherboard?
Posted on 2017-02-28, 13:04
Anything that uses Intel 925X(E) or older Intel chipset ? Proof : LINK
Re: Re-defining my builds
Posted on 2017-02-28, 12:44
I do own the X6800, but my LGA775 board Asrock 775Dual-VSTA do not allow multiplier changes . It's also the problem to find a video/sound card that covers all the periods well. Speaking from experience, I used x13 multi no problem with x11 as standard for C2E X6800 - LINK Try switching off C1E …
Re: Which P4's for Win98SE?
Posted on 2017-02-27, 21:44
Northwood 2,X(A) GHz with DDR memory as platform. Don't go Willamette.
Re: P4 EE 3.4Ghz s478 Win98+ a little bit of DOS Build.
Posted on 2017-02-26, 23:36
Is the P4EE unlocked? And what's the lowest multiplier it can downclock to? No, they are not unlocked. The only multiplier you can set is [x17]. Correct, and as far as I know the unlocked multiplier starts with the s775 Extreme CPUs. Yes, with Pentium Extreme Edition 840 to be exact* :) All* …
Re: P4 EE 3.4Ghz s478 Win98+ a little bit of DOS Build.
Posted on 2017-02-26, 19:16
j^aws wrote: Is the P4EE unlocked? And what's the lowest multiplier it can downclock to? No, they are not unlocked. The only multiplier you can set is [x17].
Re: The K7 thread. CPUs, motherboards, performance and overclocking.
Posted on 2017-02-26, 15:40
I don't know how good your cooling is on that x1950 Pro, but I recommend checking temps on GPU and it's Rialto PCI-e to AGP bridge chip. Increase graphics card fan speed manually with RivaTuner, and see if that will help with stability during heavy load. Adding one fan (on side panel for example), …
Re: Overclock an old Opty 285 68w
Posted on 2017-02-25, 20:16
The results you posted are obtained with a qx9770 (and a total different platform). True. I just want to show, what it can do on different platform (with x4 PCI-e slot) :) Here's my 3DMark 06 score on it (13 104 pkt) : LINK And for comparison, a PDC E5800 4GHz (11 910 pkt), same platform : LINK …
Re: Overclock an old Opty 285 68w
Posted on 2017-02-25, 18:14
G92 may be faster in Crysis, BUT it will die faster/easier than GTS 450. Still, if you don't like GTS 450, buy Radeon 5750 : LINK PS. GTS 450 must have GDDR5 memory with 192SP's. If it's made with GDDR3 or has 128SP's or less, it's just a rebranded GT 440 card. Here's my GTS 450 with 1GB GDDR5 …
Re: Overclock an old Opty 285 68w
Posted on 2017-02-25, 17:56
Who ever said to you DirectX 11 hardware is pricey is... not well informed ;) 7950 GX2 : LINK GTS 450 : LINK GTS 450 will crush 7950 GX2 in any shader based game (DX9 and higher) + is compatible with Win XP and almost all PCI-e 1.x boards. On the other hand, 7950 GX2 will be "kinda" period correct, …
Re: Overclock an old Opty 285 68w
Posted on 2017-02-25, 17:33
My point for DX11 cards is longevity and power consumption/thermals. 1) GeForce 8800/9800 series die easily (thermal problems + shitty 1-st gen no Pb soldering), and may need "oven-o-therapy" to keep working. 2) Who said anything about DX11 titles ? I played Crysis 1 with Very High details on Full …
Re: Overclock an old Opty 285 68w
Posted on 2017-02-25, 16:57
S939 w/8GB RAM and 3GHz Dual-Core CPU : LINK I would guess the problem is either IMC (lower RAM speed and/or set higher timings should help), or CPU itself (Vcore = 1,5V is simply too low for it to be stable). Also, K8 CPU's like to be kept cool. What cooling are you utilising for those settings ? …
Re: My 3DMark01 Mega Thread
Posted on 2017-02-23, 07:27
Good score, but that crazy 5.1GHz PEE still hasn't exactly matched my top K8 score. :happy: I mean, sure, the frame rates are really close in most of the tests, but the Opty is still quite a bit faster in the low detail Dragothic and high detail Lobby tests. And it's doing this with plain old DDR1. …
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