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07-12-2005, 06:45 AM
Magnj

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4nnyOcean

http://www.futuremark.com/community/drivers/?approved

link work does not. Just downloading whatever ATI.com is serving atm
07-12-2005, 06:56 AM
HousERaT

the 5.6 cats are approved. That's what I'm using..... and I also believe the drivers ATI is currently distributing are worse than the 5.6 drivers.
07-12-2005, 07:15 AM
Alec

yep latest catalyst drivers made me lose 30fps or so on nature :(
07-12-2005, 07:59 AM
InSanCen

Anyone know what the Best OS/Driver combo for Tbred 1700/6600GT (AGP)

Got Win2k, Server 2K3 XP Home & XP Pro (Ok, all licensed for different machines, but I'll risk it for this compo :p: )
07-12-2005, 08:03 AM
Magnj

5.6's rock. Gained like 170fps..well i changed some other stuff but still...
07-12-2005, 09:00 AM
D4nnyOcean

Quote:

Originally Posted by Magnj

link work does not. Just downloading whatever ATI.com is serving atm

Hmmm link works for me, even in the quote.
Just check www.futuremark.com and click on the ORB. Then on the Right top it says "FM Approved Drivers" and below that is "more information" click on that for approved drivers.
07-12-2005, 09:39 AM
mr_gibs

does anyone know if installing windows xp service pack 2 will change performance at all? cause i'm running sp1 and i just wondered if i should take the time to do that
07-12-2005, 11:36 AM
HousERaT

I've not heard of any particular benefits to running xp2 over xp1 regarding benchmarking. Just make sure you have the latest directx.
07-12-2005, 11:39 AM
mr_gibs

thanks, i was hoping that as ive seen several computers get screwed up beyond recognition by sp2
07-12-2005, 12:31 PM
Entity_Razer

Need best drivers/OS for 9800Xt please :)

I was thinking XP and 5.6's with the nice GART drivers etc from tictac but don't know if XP pro is the best for 2003.

Any hints?
07-12-2005, 03:02 PM
HousERaT

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr_gibs

thanks, i was hoping that as ive seen several computers get screwed up beyond recognition by sp2

Only problem I've ever had with SP2 was when trying to install it on a computer with an old video card. Other than that it works just fine. Can't see any difference in performance compared to SP1.
07-12-2005, 04:05 PM
harleybro

I run xp pro w/ sp2 already in it. ;) As far as drivers go I have had best results in 03 using the 5.6's :)
07-12-2005, 04:44 PM
dippyskoodlez

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poki

I flashed the 704-3 bios and my system became very weak... Any idea what is causing this? low score
LOL L1 cache disabled. hmm

I had the same problem with a new bios aswell.. it was terribly undervolting my CPU i think.. flashe back to my 3/10 and voila.. 100% stable at the exact same settings now.... even overclocks further :stick:
07-12-2005, 04:59 PM
D4nnyOcean

after a little tweaking but still not maxed yet on my OC's, I broke 14K for the first time!
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4109825
at first was using 77.30's but realized they were not FM approved. Switched to 77.72 and my scores went up about 200 points.
07-12-2005, 05:07 PM
HousERaT

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4nnyOcean

after a little tweaking but still not maxed yet on my OC's, I broke 14K for the first time!
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4109825
at first was using 77.30's but realized they were not FM approved. Switched to 77.72 and my scores went up about 200 points.

Nice score bro... you do know you have to post that in the other thread to count right?
07-12-2005, 08:41 PM
sandwichamwin

Managed to break 7200 just then with my new san diego :banana:
Unfortunately, watercooling gave me only 4mhz extra on the core.. but i can bench @ this speed over and over (instead of 1 off suicide runs with 15 degree ambients), it refuses to run any higher than 460mhz, regardless of voltage... i'll fiddle more, tweak, and run the cpu higher and submit my final result later. :toast:

7200pts already puts me #1 on the orb for a R300 card using the latest version of 03 and FM approved drivers :banana:
07-12-2005, 10:55 PM
Magnj

grats sandwich
07-13-2005, 02:34 AM
-Acid-

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandwichamwin

Managed to break 7200 just then with my new san diego :banana:
Unfortunately, watercooling gave me only 4mhz extra on the core.. but i can bench @ this speed over and over (instead of 1 off suicide runs with 15 degree ambients), it refuses to run any higher than 460mhz, regardless of voltage... i'll fiddle more, tweak, and run the cpu higher and submit my final result later. :toast:

7200pts already puts me #1 on the orb for a R300 card using the latest version of 03 and FM approved drivers :banana:

dam i was on route to break that well done tho mate :clap:

I,m coming for you tho ;)

Any pictures of you 9500 with the volcano fitted, does it not bend the card with the weight.
07-13-2005, 02:36 AM
Jamo

Quote:

Originally Posted by sandwichamwin

Managed to break 7200 just then with my new san diego :banana:
Unfortunately, watercooling gave me only 4mhz extra on the core.. but i can bench @ this speed over and over (instead of 1 off suicide runs with 15 degree ambients), it refuses to run any higher than 460mhz, regardless of voltage... i'll fiddle more, tweak, and run the cpu higher and submit my final result later. :toast:

7200pts already puts me #1 on the orb for a R300 card using the latest version of 03 and FM approved drivers :banana:

i'm coming to get you sandwich on a s754 setup :p: am looking to push 7500+ when it cools down here, hehehehehe, now wheres that soldering iron to vmod the 9800... ;)
07-13-2005, 02:51 AM
-Acid-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jamo

i'm coming to get you sandwich on a s754 setup :p: am looking to push 7500+ when it cools down here, hehehehehe, now wheres that soldering iron to vmod the 9800... ;)

yep the heat wave we are having over hear is killing my overclocks 20+ ambient
and we are using a R300 core mate not a R350
M-xp vrs s754 vrs s939 Its gonna be fun
07-13-2005, 03:22 AM
D4nnyOcean

Quote:

Originally Posted by HousERaT

Nice score bro... you do know you have to post that in the other thread to count right?

Yeah, I was going to wait until I had my best score to submit it for the contest. I was just excited by breaking 14K on a single 6800GT :)
07-13-2005, 03:59 AM
Entity_Razer

We have till sundayeve to turn in our numbers right? We're re-doing the bathroom (tiling, flooring.........) and placing a new kitchen so not a lot of time to go on my computer. The weekend will have to do for me to bench, otherways my first score will be a weak one just using an old XP instal......

And I really do wanna be a bit competititive :)
07-13-2005, 04:15 AM
Poki

Quote:

Originally Posted by D4nnyOcean

Yeah, I was going to wait until I had my best score to submit it for the contest. I was just excited by breaking 14K on a single 6800GT :)

Post it up and edit it when you get a higher one... It adds to the excitement having targets to shoot for. I enjoy seeing what people are getting rather than people posting up at the last second in a sneak attack :p:
07-13-2005, 04:31 AM
-Acid-

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poki

Post it up and edit it when you get a higher one... It adds to the excitement having targets to shoot for. I enjoy seeing what people are getting rather than people posting up at the last second in a sneak attack :p:

Second that
07-13-2005, 05:14 AM
sandwichamwin

Quote:

Originally Posted by -Acid-

dam i was on route to break that well done tho mate :clap:

I,m coming for you tho ;)

Any pictures of you 9500 with the volcano fitted, does it not bend the card with the weight.

I just fitted my watercooling a few days ago, so i can't take a picture of it. I have some oldies i'll try and dig up.

Does the card bend...? LOL the pcb is a banana!!! :banana:
It's been living upright inside a case for the last year or two and it's nice n bent :toast:
Unfortunately, it's difficult to get the rig to boot with this video card, because if you slightly bump it, it crashes! I think it's the banana pcb playing up!

Nice to see there's others that will be running 9700s! Unfortunately i have lots of work and exams over the next few weeks... but clearly the xs.org grand prix is more important! I'll try my best to make time for one night of serious benching per week! :toast:

:toast:

EDIT:
7253 pts
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k3=4110853

Cracked 27k in 3dmark01, so i hope you're ready when that comes up :toast:

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