LinX - A simple Linpack interface

[Dua|ist]

Yoh guys,
using LinX0.6.1 makes me wonder why I am having different GFlops results by using the same settings.
Normally I select "All" (memory) on Vista 64 Bit and I get about 52,xxx GFlops in hardly a minute. But sometimes when I select "All" I receive about 29,xxx GFlops in a minute and about 30 seconds )on the very same OS).



Why do I have so large differences using the same settings and the same OS?

To be honest I don't know why this is happening, sometimes I'm getting the very same behavior on my Win7 x64. Not sure if it happens on other OSes (32-bit ones) but all reports so far have been from 64-bit Vista/Win7. And I don't remember seeing anything like this on a 32-bit XP.
I tried to figure it out but there just doesn't seem to be any pattern in these GFlops changes.

[xpatar]

I do like this program, it has became my favorite stress testing program.
Thanks Dua|ist

[Fritz_the_germ]

O.K. Thank you Dua|ist.
If you get a solution for this mysterious behavior just let us know.

I agree with xpater that LinX is a very good stress programm. If LinX were runnning through your OS without errors everything is working out fine.

[Alien Grey]

To be honest I don't know why this is happening, sometimes I'm getting the very same behavior on my Win7 x64. Not sure if it happens on other OSes (32-bit ones) but all reports so far have been from 64-bit Vista/Win7. And I don't remember seeing anything like this on a 32-bit XP.
I tried to figure it out but there just doesn't seem to be any pattern in these GFlops changes.

I can confirm that this sometimes happens in Windows XP X64 too.

[Smartidiot89]

Alright. First of all, let me introduce a newer version: LinX 0.6.1

Wonderful I barely crash if I am using a unstable clock now it simply stops upon error, saves me tons of time when fine-tuning

[Dua|ist]

Wonderful I barely crash if I am using a unstable clock now it simply stops upon error, saves me tons of time when fine-tuning

This is great news to hear! But I think we better thank guys over at Intel for the Linpack 10.2.

[Fritz_the_germ]

Yoh guys,
I´ve another strange behaviour of my system: Running LinX0.6.1 on W 7 I get a freeze sometimes. Is a freeze caused by to low vnb oder to low vtt?

[Ghostleader]

@Fritz_the_germ

Put my that´s to low MCH volt, usually it´s for my when it happens.

[Fritz_the_germ]

Hi Gostleader,
I increased the CPU-Vtt two steps (up to 1,31v) and everything is fine now. Even the InelBurnTest ran on "maximum" without errors. DFI-Boards act sometimes that way - a little to much vnb or vtt causes the same problems like to less. It takes you a lot of time (and nervs) to find the golden voltage out.

[Ghostleader]

@Fritz_the_germ

Nice work.

Good to know about the vnb and vtt.

Yeah, I know it takes time but it feels good when one have found that sweet spot.

[Fritz_the_germ]

Yoh Dua|ist,
I heard there is a LinX 0.6.2 out. The link I have does not work ( LinX 0.6.2 ).
Do you have a btter one?

[GigaByte]

I was going to report that using memory less than 16MB such as 8 or 4MB would always result in an error at the last test, that has been fixed with 0.6.2.

http://www.benchmarkhq.ru/files/LinX.7z

[Fritz_the_germ]

Something seems to be wrong. Everytime I try to hit up the link I receive some letter crap.

[Dua|ist]

Yes, LinX 0.6.2 is here:

- threading and communication with Linpack improved as an attempt to fix the varying GFlops issue
- current directory is now set to LinX' .exe directory on program start to prevent getting fake "Some Linpack files missing" messages
- screenshots of main window can now be made even with Seetings or About windows open

Download links: LinX.7z or LinX.zip

Sorry for this delay, just needed to make sure there were no serious errors in there.

GigaByte, it's always nice to hear that something was fixed…unintentionally.

P.S. 1st post updated too, links should be working fine.

[phsinc1]

I noticed my OC is not more stable with LinX 0.6.1/2, the ones with the new Linpack 10.2, I have to bump the vcore compared to 0.6.0/0.5.9
Win7 X64

[Dua|ist]

BTW, guys, anyone here interested in LinX with an installer? Or the current archived version suits everyone fine?

[esdxx]

I always preffer programs that comes with installer, i find it easier to use.

Gonna try this new version, thanks Dua|ist.

[dejanh]

BTW, guys, anyone here interested in LinX with an installer? Or the current archived version suits everyone fine?

Installer will probably get more people using the program. I personally like the archive approach since I determine where the app will live. However, not everyone is the same and like I said, installers are good for the masses.

[slim142]

No, I do not prefer an installer.

Reason why is because is so easy for me to just open the file, uncompress and have it ready on my desktop.

[esdxx]

No, I do not prefer an installer.

Reason why is because is so easy for me to just open the file, uncompress and have it ready on my desktop.

Hey, thats about same reason why i prefer soft with installers. Either way, all you have to do is 3-4 clicks. However without installers you might need to delete older version, rename the folder and place it manually. I personally like to keep all my programs in Program Files folder.

Lets just agree it is matter of habbit.

BTW. I tried new LinX and my prime stable OC frooze on me after 10mins. I guess i'll have to bump voltage to get this 100% stable.

[slim142]

Hey, thats about same reason why i prefer soft with installers. Either way, all you have to do is 3-4 clicks. However without installers you might need to delete older version, rename the folder and place it manually. I personally like to keep all my programs in Program Files folder.

Lets just agree it is matter of habbit.

BTW. I tried new LinX and my prime stable OC frooze on me after 10mins. I guess i'll have to bump voltage to get this 100% stable.

Well yeah, some extra clicks but for programs this small and consntantly updated, I prefer just the folder ready-to-go.

Now, if it had some kind of auto-upgrade, then installer wouldnt be a problem, but I think thats too much to ask.

I dont like extra folders in my program files folder, make the uninstall program list bigger and add more stuff in the registry.

Its all about personal preference

[Fritz_the_germ]

BTW, guys, anyone here interested in LinX with an installer? Or the current archived version suits everyone fine?

Big yoh to you Dua|ist!
The answere is f*** yeah. I would realy prefer LinX with an installer. I agree totaly with Slim142

[slim142]

Big yoh to you Dua|ist!
The answere is f*** yeah. I would realy prefer LinX with an installer. I agree totaly with Slim142

I thought I said I didnt want an installer

[Dua|ist]

Hey, hey, nobody worry please.
I think I'll keep the archives and add an installer, so that everyone can use what he likes best.

And here it goes: LinX-0.6.2.1-setup.exe
This is my very 1st installer (although with NSIS it's not that hard to create one), so feel free to say what you think, like/not like, etc.

P.S. Nevermind the slightly newer version. Nothing really important there since 0.6.2, just a couple of cosmetic fixes.

[Peakr]

Yes please continue releasing the archive version. And thanks for taking the time to make such an awesome utility Dualist.