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I wish the BIOS editor would work for my cards. Seems the BIOS already reads 1.4v (my 6600GT AGP was 1.3v) and there is no option for 1.5 volts. Maybe I'll try some BIOS off the net to see if one would edit to 1.5 volts. Any good links for nVidia BIOS?
Gundamit, nice runs on the BIOS edit. Very nice clocks for GT cards. And, using a Winchester to boot. So, let's see, $1,100 US for that result versus others with two Ultra's and and FX for $2,000 US. Looking good!
Score updates .Did a fresh install and ran the BH5 mem at 267 2-2-2-5 @ 3.64 volts instead of the Gskill Le. Improved the scores a bit but the 12k in05 is proving elusive. Need a bit more speeds on the vid cards to get it.
2003
25247 Skyline , EVGA 6800 Ultra 470/1245 FX55 @ 2945
2005
11950 Skyline , EVGA 6800 Ultra 470/1245 FX55 @ 2938
The bang /buck ratio is really nice. Thanks for your kind words. Makes me want to keep on pushing.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
11,940 on '05 is more than I ever expected. My Mushkin finally started taking 3.4v without complaint. Everything just seems to come together over this great motherboard.
Dang! That Skyline guy always has me a few points behind him. He's got me by 10 points and when I went to look at the compare I see this.
GT1 - Return To Proxycon Me: 51.0
GT1 - Return To Proxycon Him: 50.6
GT2 - Firefly Forest Me: 34.8
GT2 - Firefly Forest Him: 35.9
GT3 - Canyon Flight Me: 61.3
GT3 - Canyon Flight Him: 60.2
So I beat him on two of three tests and end up with a frame total of 147.1 vs. his 146.7. Either the score is weighted more heavily toward Firefly or there is some kind of conspiracy to keep me down! :dammit: Maybe they spot the "Pro" users a few points to motivate cheap bastards like myself to purchase the software. Thats it then. I'm boycotting Futuremark until such time they level the playing field or I manage to squeeze another 11 points out of my machine, whichever comes first. :soap:
factor in gundamit's mach2 costs and about the same heheQuote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
Results Posted for Syline and Gundamit.Quote:
Originally Posted by gundamit
I have found that there are subtle differences between the FX-55 and Winchester cores at the same or similar clocks. Some of the components within 3D bench tests are affected by the larger cache (or the smaller cache of the Winchester - depends on your point of view). I have also noticed some tests improve with better FSB rates, while others drop a little. Add to that, the tolerances from card to card, CPU to CPU, and memory to memory, and we are lucky to get within 2 to 3 percent on the exact same system with the same settings, never mind different hardware. That 2 to 3 percent makes a big difference on bench scores up around 11000 or so. That represents a 200 to 300 point spread on similar spec'd hardware. So, 10 points is really a zero difference, but it does mean the difference between second and third. ;)
True, have to factor that. Then again, a lot of the FX-55/Ultra systems he is keeping up to have a Mach as well.Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
I can't wait to get two new Ultra's to make some runs with the newer drivers. My old score was with the 71.40's.
... exactly. A conspiracy. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
Sure. Its easy to kick me when I'm still lying on the ground. :slap: However for the record, my CPU, Mach II and two GTs came to $1210 U.S. before shipping and tax. I got an incredible deal on one of the cards. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
Has anyone figured out an easy way to overclock the new drivers yet?Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
ya lucky my mach2 cost me US$1600 when it first came out in OZ lolQuote:
Originally Posted by gundamit
mdzcpa, you are referring to the 76.10 drivers, right? Gundamit and Skyline have used those for their latest scores. Maybe they can offer some insight. Guys?
enabled force clocks so 2D = 3DQuote:
Originally Posted by mdzcpa
I think he's talking about the 76.14 drivers.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
Frog>>> 3Dmark03 Update FX55@3252 ,2 Asus 6800 Ultra Extremes@492/1.18
3dmark03 26,064
It won't last long.. I need more cooling on the cards. Its time for the pelts..
Nice 26K plus on 03. Puts you in the number 1 spot on the list!Quote:
Originally Posted by FROG
Thanks.. I just ran a 26,318..So this may be a late night.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335
So, trying out the newer version drivers? I have seen others use those for some significant gains over the 71.40's.
WHOA!!! your 3Dmarlk05 is higher than my 3Dmark03! lol!! that's hillarious and amazing. hehQuote:
Originally Posted by FROG
nice work!
Yikes! As you already know $1350 will get you a -95c unit from PC Ice and a Ipod shuffle. Shipping in the U.S. is free. Maybe Santa will bring me one if I'm good this year. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by eva2000
@FROG - :eek:
Is it me or the temps are much higher with this driver? I used to have 29c idle with the 66.93 drivers and now I get 39c idle... :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by FROG
Congrats on that very nice score btw... :toast:
gundamit i have a new Mach2 sitting in the corner as well . Just have to get off my butt and get a mount for the A64 and use it .Quote:
Dang! That Skyline guy always has me a few points behind him.
Hey, no rush on that. Let it collect a little dust for a while. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Skyline
FROG, another stellar run! Result posted!
Have you tried 05 lately?
Thank you..I will the next round of benching. I have a little more in 03 I can do after the pelts go on, 27K here I come ;)...Well at least chase it abit.Quote:
Originally Posted by dwwalker14335