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All the stuff for my new PC arrived yesterday, nearly finished getting it ready, and it should be running in an hour or two.
Read my sig for specs.
I'm leaving room below for benchmarks.
@VB: I didn't know the 64 bit Windows was out. I'm gonna try get hold of a copy ASAP.
Update on OS: Theres a build of Windows XP 64 Bit on Suprnova, but I'm not going to bother risking it.
Interesting... What OS are you intending to run?
Show us some benchmarks. B)
nice....how much you spend on it? about 2000usd?
you prob have the best comp on the forum right now.....that thing should last you a couple years......are you planning on naming your beast?
My Q is this: wtf did u buy an aFX NOW!?!?!Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 18:14
All the stuff for my new PC arrived yesterday, nearly finished getting it ready, and it should be running in an hour or two.
Read my sig for specs.
theyre going 2 redo the pin structure of the processor + boards, so that means ur processor cant be upgraded to anything any higher!
wtf???
well, it was ur choice: itll only last u about 2 years. u wasted some good moolah there.....
meh, while ur at it, get the Longhorn BETA + windows Server 2003... more reliable! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
My Q is this: wtf did u buy an aFX NOW!?!?!Quote:
Originally posted by GCNaddict+13 January 2004 - 19:57--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (GCNaddict @ 13 January 2004 - 19:57)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 18:14
All the stuff for my new PC arrived yesterday, nearly finished getting it ready, and it should be running in an hour or two.
Read my sig for specs.
theyre going 2 redo the pin structure of the processor + boards, so that means ur processor cant be upgraded to anything any higher!
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ummm the last time i checked....you cant upgrade any proccessor to anything but higher clocked speed either
or do you mean the cpu socket for the board is gonna change, either way, that cpu should last him a couple of years. and by the time he upgrade, he prob want to get a new mobo too so....
ummm the last time i checked....you cant upgrade any proccessor to anything buy higher clocked speed eitherQuote:
Originally posted by Mr. Elmo+13 January 2004 - 20:05--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mr. Elmo @ 13 January 2004 - 20:05)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by GCNaddict@13 January 2004 - 19:57
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@13 January 2004 - 18:14
All the stuff for my new PC arrived yesterday, nearly finished getting it ready, and it should be running in an hour or two.
Read my sig for specs.
My Q is this: wtf did u buy an aFX NOW!?!?!
theyre going 2 redo the pin structure of the processor + boards, so that means ur processor cant be upgraded to anything any higher!
or do you mean the cpu socket for the board is gonna change, either way, that cpu should last him a couple of years. and by the time he upgrade, he prob want to get a new mobo too so.... [/b][/quote]
Thats exactly what I was going to say.
EDIT: By the time I'll need an upgrade I'll be wanting a PCI express compliant mobo too, and they probably won't be making the FX series anymore, so it probably won't even matter.
i think you should name your comp the incredible hulk......lol j/k
since its a black case, you could spray paint it w/ some blue and red and named it spiderman.....that would be cool......yea, i have no life
Be sure to post some benchmarks and some screenshots of games B)
Good Luck with the build Si, im online if you need me
Whyd you buy registered ram? and 2GB...what kind of stuff do you do?
Because he wanted to spend money. We advised him (well at least me) to buy AthlonXP...all the usual stuff. But he wanted tops. I was surprised, but I wouldave probably bought 2GB of RAM on my current computer if I had the money. RAM is important and we all know we get hogged a lot hehehe :DQuote:
Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@13 January 2004 - 13:38
Whyd you buy registered ram? and 2GB...what kind of stuff do you do?
Because he wanted to spend money. We advised him (well at least me) to buy AthlonXP...all the usual stuff. But he wanted tops. I was surprised, but I wouldave probably bought 2GB of RAM on my current computer if I had the money. RAM is important and we all know we get hogged a lot hehehe :D [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by DWk+13 January 2004 - 20:42--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (DWk @ 13 January 2004 - 20:42)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigdawgfoxx@13 January 2004 - 13:38
Whyd you buy registered ram? and 2GB...what kind of stuff do you do?
The Athlon 64-FX requires registered DDR RAM. I got 2GB because with more RAM you nearly always see an improvement. Plus, I had a choice. 1GB extra RAM or a DVD RW.
It works :lol:
EDIT: The only problem is a clicky hard drive. But then again, who cares when you got 7.1 speakers...
The subwoofer rules. Bang up the bass and you can feel the air coming through it.
EDIT2: @VB: I'm running Windows XP Pro right now. I'll get hold of a copy of the 64-bit windows XP when it comes out.
What HD have you got?Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 21:40
EDIT: The only problem is a clicky hard drive. But then again, who cares when you got 7.1 speakers...
250GB Maxtor SATA thing me bob.
my western digital 250GB s-ata drive (wd2500jd) is extremely quiet...is there any possibility of changing the drive?Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 20:57
250GB Maxtor SATA thing me bob.
my western digital 250GB s-ata drive (wd2500jd) is extremely quiet...is there any possibility of changing the drive? [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by 4th gen+13 January 2004 - 22:02--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (4th gen @ 13 January 2004 - 22:02)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 20:57
250GB Maxtor SATA thing me bob.
I think I'll manage, I really can't be bothered repackaging it and sending it back. I'll get used to it, or get my 7.1s to blare it out :P
What benchmarks you want me to run then?
the cpu and memory benchmarks in sisoft sandra
and the common ones like 3d mark 01 and 3d mark 03 would be nice... :)
Aquamark 3 and SiSoft Sandra on their way soon. The AIDA 32 benchmarks (memory read/write) came out as read just a few MB below the 64-FX they had posted which may be because I had a couple of background apps running, but the write came out as quite a bit higher.
i wana noe 3dmark 2001se and 3dmark 03
SiSoft Sandra 2004 Memory Bandwith Benchmark:
SiSoftware Sandra
Int Buffered iSSE2 (Integer STREAM) Results Breakdown
Assignment : 5277MB/s
Scaling : 5293MB/s
Addition : 4996MB/s
Triad : 4994MB/s
Data Item Size : 16-bytes
Buffering Used : Yes
Offset Displacement Used : Yes
Bandwidth Efficiency : 643% (estimated)
Float Buffered iSSE2 (Float STREAM) Results Breakdown
Assignment : 5300MB/s
Scaling : 5456MB/s
Addition : 5094MB/s
Triad : 4874MB/s
Data Item Size : 16-bytes
Buffering Used : Yes
Offset Displacement Used : Yes
Bandwidth Efficiency : 648% (estimated)
Test Status
Memory Used by Test : 768MB
NUMA Support : No
SMP Test : No
Total Test Threads : 1
SMT Test : No
Dynamic MP/MT Load Balance : No
Processor Affinity : No
Chipset 1
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc ??? (00D1)
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 200MHz (200MHz data rate)
In/Out Width : 16-bit / 16-bit
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 800MB/s (estimated)
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Chipset 2
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 200MHz (200MHz data rate)
In/Out Width : 16-bit / 16-bit
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 800MB/s (estimated)
Logical/Chipset 2 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 2 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 3 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Channels : 1
Bank Interleave : 3-way
Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)
Width : 128-bit
Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 6400MB/s (estimated)
Features
MMX Technology : Yes
SSE Technology : Yes
SSE2 Technology : Yes
SSE3 Technology : No
EMMX - Extended MMX Technology : Yes
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
Performance Tips
Notice 5008 : To change benchmarks, click Options.
Notice 5004 : Synthetic benchmark. May not tally with 'real-life' performance.
Notice 5006 : Only compare the results with ones obtained using the same version!
Tip 233 : Consider using the Win64 AMD64 version of Sandra.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
Cache/Memory Benchmarks
SiSoftware Sandra
Float SSE2 Cache/Memory Results Breakdown
2kB Blocks : 15954MB/s
4kB Blocks : 16964MB/s
8kB Blocks : 17423MB/s
16kB Blocks : 17537MB/s
32kB Blocks : 15452MB/s
64kB Blocks : 14454MB/s
128kB Blocks : 10953MB/s
256kB Blocks : 9453MB/s
512kB Blocks : 9466MB/s
1MB Blocks : 9122MB/s
4MB Blocks : 2640MB/s
16MB Blocks : 2669MB/s
64MB Blocks : 2655MB/s
256MB Blocks : 2641MB/s
Data Item Size : 16-bytes
Buffering Used : No
Offset Displacement Used : Yes
Test Status
NUMA Support : No
SMP Test : No
Total Test Threads : 1
SMT Test : No
Dynamic MP/MT Load Balance : No
Processor Affinity : No
Processor
Model : AMD Athlon™ 64 FX-51 Processor
Speed : 2.20GHz
Model Number : 3500 (estimated)
Performance Rating : PR3300 (estimated)
Type : Standard
Internal Data Cache : 64kB Synchronous Write-Back (2-way, 64 byte line size)
L2 On-board Cache : 1024kB ECC Synchronous Write-Back (16-way, 64 byte line size)
Features
SSE Technology : Yes
SSE2 Technology : Yes
SSE3 Technology : No
EMMX - Extended MMX Technology : Yes
HTT - Hyper-Threading Technology : No
Chipset 1
Model : ASUSTeK Computer Inc ??? (00D1)
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 200MHz (200MHz data rate)
In/Out Width : 16-bit / 16-bit
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 800MB/s (estimated)
Logical/Chipset 1 Memory Banks
Chipset 2
Model : Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) Athlon 64 / Opteron HyperTransport Technology Configuration
Front Side Bus Speed : 1x 200MHz (200MHz data rate)
In/Out Width : 16-bit / 16-bit
Maximum Bus Bandwidth : 800MB/s (estimated)
Logical/Chipset 2 Memory Banks
Bank 0 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 1 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 2 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Bank 3 : 512MB DDR-SDRAM Registered 3.0-3-3-3CL 2CMD
Channels : 1
Bank Interleave : 3-way
Speed : 2x 200MHz (400MHz data rate)
Width : 128-bit
Maximum Memory Bus Bandwidth : 6400MB/s (estimated)
Performance Tips
Notice 5008 : To change benchmarks, click Options.
Notice 5004 : Synthetic benchmark. May not tally with 'real-life' performance.
Notice 5006 : Only compare the results with ones obtained using the same version!
Tip 233 : Consider using the Win64 AMD64 version of Sandra.
Tip 2 : Double-click tip or press Enter while a tip is selected for more information about the tip.
@madcat: how much u ditch out for this monster?
@Abu: Hella lots...Quote:
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@13 January 2004 - 23:27
@madcat: how much u ditch out for this monster?
@Abu: Hella lots... [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat+13 January 2004 - 18:29--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mad Cat @ 13 January 2004 - 18:29)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-abu_has_the_power@13 January 2004 - 23:27
@madcat: how much u ditch out for this monster?
1. how much
2. lets get some benchies. gaming especially cuz u got the best gaming card u can buy. i don't think the cpu is that good. mainly cuz 64bit progs arn't out yet.
do u still have any money left???
cos a pair of raptors would go nice with ur spec
Not much :PQuote:
Originally posted by B_U_B_B_A@13 January 2004 - 23:32
do u still have any money left???
cos a pair of raptors would go nice with ur spec
I'm gonna buy a better mouse and keyboard for it too.
1. how muchQuote:
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power+13 January 2004 - 18:32--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (abu_has_the_power @ 13 January 2004 - 18:32)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 18:29
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@13 January 2004 - 23:27
@madcat: how much u ditch out for this monster?
@Abu: Hella lots...
2. lets get some benchies. gaming especially cuz u got the best gaming card u can buy. i don't think the cpu is that good. mainly cuz 64bit progs arn't out yet. [/b][/quote]
answer my q's please
Not much :PQuote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat+13 January 2004 - 23:33--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mad Cat @ 13 January 2004 - 23:33)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-B_U_B_B_A@13 January 2004 - 23:32
do u still have any money left???
cos a pair of raptors would go nice with ur spec
I'm gonna buy a better mouse and keyboard for it too. [/b][/quote]
the logitech mx cordless desktop is pretty good
Exactly how much did you spend on your computer...and WHY? I wouldnt have bought 64bit yet...but oh well...whyd you buy such good stuff? And why registered ram?
as has been said before, with that cpu, registered ram is necessary...unregistered won't work :)Quote:
Originally posted by bigdawgfoxx@13 January 2004 - 22:48
And why registered ram?
the ram has to be registered for that processor
as has been said before, with that cpu, registered ram is necessary...unregistered won't work :) [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by 4th gen+13 January 2004 - 18:52--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (4th gen @ 13 January 2004 - 18:52)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-bigdawgfoxx@13 January 2004 - 22:48
And why registered ram?
that sucks. shoulda just gone with a solid amd or p4 and a tower and some wc
that sucks. shoulda just gone with a solid amd or p4 and a tower and some wc [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power+13 January 2004 - 23:58--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (abu_has_the_power @ 13 January 2004 - 23:58)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by 4th gen@13 January 2004 - 18:52
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@13 January 2004 - 22:48
And why registered ram?
as has been said before, with that cpu, registered ram is necessary...unregistered won't work :)
I don't wanna be messing around with WC, this is my first built PC.
My choice on the processor.
The total cost was about £2000. Woulda been about £500 cheaper without the 19" TFT.
Oh yeah I mighta gone P4EE but the £200 or so price hike didn't justify the extra performance.
@B U B B A: I don't like cordless stuff, I'll probably get the Logitech non-cordless desktop.
I don't wanna be messing around with WC, this is my first built PC.Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat+13 January 2004 - 19:03--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mad Cat @ 13 January 2004 - 19:03)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by abu_has_the_power@13 January 2004 - 23:58
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Originally posted by 4th gen@13 January 2004 - 18:52
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@13 January 2004 - 22:48
And why registered ram?
as has been said before, with that cpu, registered ram is necessary...unregistered won't work :)
that sucks. shoulda just gone with a solid amd or p4 and a tower and some wc
My choice on the processor.
The total cost was about £2000. Woulda been about £500 cheaper without the 19" TFT.
Oh yeah I mighta gone P4EE but the £200 or so price hike didn't justify the extra performance.
EDIT: The I didn't put a currency [/b][/quote]
damn. ur a rich bastard. lol. i wish i had that much to spend on a pc
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
u should at least buy some games..not all of them but someQuote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@14 January 2004 - 00:10
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
i couldn't play games on a tft monitor, yucky, yucky :xQuote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@13 January 2004 - 23:10
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
what kind of papers you looking for?
high res auto images has some nice car images at high resolution :)
u should at least buy some games..not all of them but some [/b][/quote]Quote:
Originally posted by B_U_B_B_A+14 January 2004 - 00:15--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (B_U_B_B_A @ 14 January 2004 - 00:15)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'> <!--QuoteBegin-Mad Cat@14 January 2004 - 00:10
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
I do buy some. And I have bought loads in the past.
And I need a damn link to where I can just get 3dMark 2001 and 2003. I don't want any more lists of goddam mirrors.
I do buy some. And I have bought loads in the past.Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat+14 January 2004 - 09:18--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Mad Cat @ 14 January 2004 - 09:18)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by B_U_B_B_A@14 January 2004 - 00:15
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@14 January 2004 - 00:10
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
u should at least buy some games..not all of them but some
And I need a damn link to where I can just get 3dMark 2001 and 2003. I don't want any more lists of goddam mirrors. [/b][/quote]
Hey Mad Cat. I am a little hesitant to believe you really own this computer. I would like to, but it is all too tempting to believe it is contrived as an attention getting scheme. I know it sounds crazy, but some people do such things for attention, even on internet forums. Yes they have no life. I would hate to categorize you as the latter.
If you are intelligent enough to assemble a computer, download Aquamark3. Register with them. Then run the benchmark. It is free to run. You, having cash laying around, should register the full version to earn bragging rights. So far, in my book, you have none.
The benchmark analysis will display your complete system specs. Why don't you name the benchmark "proof," for fun.
If you think this is too hard and confusing, then I have proven my point regarding the intelligence of the members of this forum, as there is quite a long thread, linked below with several members of abxzone.com forums who somehow managed to figure it out.
linkage
Until then...
...Would you like to see mine?
Hey Mad Cat. I am a little hesitant to believe you really own this computer. I would like to, but it is all too tempting to believe it is contrived as an attention getting scheme. I know it sounds crazy, but some people do such things for attention, even on internet forums. Yes they have no life. I would hate to categorize you as the latter.Quote:
Originally posted by adamp2p+14 January 2004 - 09:57--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (adamp2p @ 14 January 2004 - 09:57)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'>Quote:
Originally posted by Mad Cat@14 January 2004 - 09:18
Quote:
Originally posted by B_U_B_B_A@14 January 2004 - 00:15
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Quote:
@14 January 2004 - 00:10
Hah, since I stopped buying games etc I got rich :P
Oh yeah, and I bloody love the 19" TFT. 1280x1024 fits it perfectly, its just beautiful :o Anyone reccomend any sites with 1280x1024 wallpapers?
u should at least buy some games..not all of them but some
I do buy some. And I have bought loads in the past.
And I need a damn link to where I can just get 3dMark 2001 and 2003. I don't want any more lists of goddam mirrors.
If you are intelligent enough to assemble a computer, download Aquamark3. Register with them. Then run the benchmark. It is free to run. You, having cash laying around, should register the full version to earn bragging rights. So far, in my book, you have none.
The benchmark analysis will display your complete system specs. Why don't you name the benchmark "proof," for fun.
If you think this is too hard and confusing, then I have proven my point regarding the intelligence of the members of this forum, as there is quite a long thread, linked below with several members of abxzone.com forums who somehow managed to figure it out.
linkage
Until then...
...Would you like to see mine?[/b][/quote]
A little jealous are we ? :P
I know i am :(
BTW, would a 64bit cpu run 32bit apps just as good as a 32bit cpu with exact same speed ??
I know that the 64bit processors are reverse compatible with 32bit apps im just curious.