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Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-30, 20:42

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I actually wasn't trying to rebuild my machine as I remember it. I still have the PSU, Case, RAM, and GPU from the original machine. The original case did not have good ventilation, and did not support 120mm fans. The CPU was an original Sempron 1500+, 768MB of RAM, and a Radeon 9250. The PSU still …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-30, 18:32

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...the motherboard is total crap i know asrock from these days and they suck and bad really bad, you will need better parts, i can help you with the exact models and brands if you like, and you will have the knowledge to build beast socket 462 based machine like me... I have been improving some of …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-29, 22:36

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The build is now complete, and photos have now been added . (see first post) I wrapped up the adjustments to the data connections, and with the new Silenx Fans in place and the GPU testing done, this build is all wrapped up and ready for regular use. I have already been putting some hours into …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-27, 17:35

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Finding benchmark examples to use as a basis for comparison has been a challenge. The best I could find is the following build: http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/shuttlesn85g4xpc/7.htm#&gid=1&pid=1400 Its an Athlon XP 2500+ overclocked to 3200+ speeds. As best I can tell (as it is never …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-25, 17:46

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I did not, as the X1600 Pro uses 41 watts, and the 9600 XT uses 22.72 watts. The X800 Pro that I picked up for testing uses 48.17 watts pushing 28.59 watts over the 12V rail, and it outperforms the X1600 Pro . The X800 Pro yielded little to no improvement in performance over the 9600 XT. So the …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-25, 01:19

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Well, if I buy too many spare parts, then I am tempted to build more machines ;) So I try and do a lot of research and spec things right before buying. I bought the Athlon XP 2800+ Barton core because it matched the FSB of my motherboard, and was the most power per TDP watt upgrade over the machines …

Re: Power Connectors from Old GPU to Modern PSU

Posted on 2017-10-25, 00:50

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That is good info to know. Thanks for the tip. I ended up connecting it straight to a molex connector, and it worked fine. I read a lot here, which helped as well: http://www.overclock.net/a/gpu-and-cpu-power-connections

Power Connectors from Old GPU to Modern PSU

Posted on 2017-10-24, 15:31

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I just acquired an AGP card with a molex power connector. It draws more power over the 12V rail. Does one need to use a Molex to 6-pin/8-pin adapter to ensure it goes over the right rails on the PSU? or can I just plug it in anywhere a free molex exists. Does it make a difference? I am connecting a …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-15, 03:18

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I was researching all day today and you are right Auzner. One would have to bridge something between the PSU and the Power Connector to actually get the readings needed to determine which cards would work well, aside from just guessing and hoping you are all good. Power is distributed across all …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-13, 19:35

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Hey Auzner, I am fully confident in the PSU I have chosen, and it wasn't in question prior to creating the thread. The Corsair RM750X is power efficient and well built, and pairs nicely with the components I have. In-fact, its part of the reason I was showing off this build, as its a great option …

Re: 12V GPU on Socket A (462)?

Posted on 2017-10-13, 19:21

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I created a seperate thread as I was treating it as a standalone question unrelated to my in-progress Socket 462 build, as I felt this question could benefit from a more focused discussion. Basically, if one wanted to use a high TDP Athlon XP/Sempron, and pair it with say a 9800 Pro/XT (striving for …

12V GPU on Socket A (462)?

Posted on 2017-10-13, 17:14

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I have a balanced Socket 462 build going on a modern PSU with a Radeon 9600 XT, however someone recommended I look into a newer GPU that draws from the 12V rail to get a bit more graphics performance while not taxing the 5V rail. Is adding a 12V rail GPU going to add balance to a 462 build by …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-13, 16:53

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in Marvin \ System Specs

The outervision psu calculator is inaccurate, at least for the Athlon XP era. It shows 158 W Load Wattage if I enter: CPU: Athlon XP 2800+ 2083 MHz Barton Memory: 2x1GB DDR Storage: 1x SATA 5.4K RPM 1x kb, 1x mouse no case fans, no gpu, dvd drive, no addon cards If I actually put the full config in …

Re: Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-12, 06:31

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in Marvin \ System Specs

I do have photos, which I will upload in the next day or so :) The speeds on the PCI interface should be as BitWrangler states, which is 130MB/s. There is the potential for many devices to be connected to the PCI daisy chain, but only 1 device will be used at any given time on average, so it works. …

Socket 462 mATX build: modern, silent, and future proof

Posted on 2017-10-10, 21:27

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http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_01_t.jpg http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_02_t.jpg http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_03_t.jpg http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_04_t.jpg http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_05_t.jpg http://www.xrz87.org/images/s462/s462_06_t.jpg http://www.xrz87. …

Re: 533mhz Performance not matching historical benchmarks

Posted on 2015-05-07, 22:52

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

For whatever reason turning GL Extensions off on this setup lead to improved performance. I ran 5 benchmarks all coming out to 46.5-47.5 fps versus the 39fps average I was getting with GL Extensions turned on. I tested this with Forceware and Detonator Drivers. The result was also observed with ATI …

Re: 533mhz Performance not matching historical benchmarks

Posted on 2015-05-07, 05:44

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

Thanks all for the tips and info. I did some more testing, and even threw some more graphics cards at it. The CPU is definitely bottlenecking the cards. I am going to stick with the GeForce cards I have, specifically the GF4 MX 420, as I can run older drivers. Any of the ATI driver bundles I have …

Re: 533mhz Performance not matching historical benchmarks

Posted on 2015-05-02, 19:09

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

A few clarrifications: The XP OS has been fully optimized. There is no anti-virus running and system services have been stripped down. Its booting up at 70mb RAM usage on SP3, so its pretty lean. The Q3 version is the latest patched version of the game I have tested out the Forceware and Detonator …

533mhz Performance not matching historical benchmarks

Posted on 2015-05-02, 12:30

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

in Marvin \ General Old Hardware

I have been taking some old PC's that I have, and trying to make the most of them by cleaning them up, installing fans, and optimizing them as much as possible to run games at 60fps if possible (Quake 1, 2, 3 specifically). I max out the RAM and leave the CPU/Mobo as is, and try to enhance every …

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