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[64NOMIS]

That's the story of my life. I sure am glad Dave made it in though.
Have fun boys.

Do you not listen?

I did not say that theoldtimer does not dance.

I said, he will dance to another drummer...

[wuttz]

Zero

Wuttz
CrazyDiamond
Charged3800Z24
Titan7171
Daveburt714

theoldtimer will dance to the beat of another drummer as punishment for wordcount

Look to your doorstep three hours past dawn! It begins again...

Let us now discuss what is to be done!

many thanks simon.
i'm all ears, there's a diversity of objectives from all the proposed projects.
do we need to consolidate & focus more on the new mobo's features?

[Grinder]

Congrats everyone!

Oldtimer, did your cpu heat up typing all that? I think we discovered a new torture test

I was hoping to invoke the North American Free Trade Agreement and compete. It's not even 3pm yet! This is all a scheme to punish Canada for the Olympic gold medal hockey game

I love pc hardware. I love pc games. I like to play with both without freezing my butt off or having bits of hardware all over my desk. My proposal would have been to study the impact of various settings (cpu speed, cpunb, ram latency vs speed, etc.) on various games in a real world environment. Take a closed case, ambient temp, daily use system and see what makes the most difference in performance. Determine what IS fast, like Tony's article.

Whoops, all these words are overwhelming my H20 cooling! Gotta go!

Besides, I feel a need to frag someone.

[charged3800z24]

Do you not listen?

I did not say that theoldtimer does not dance.

I said, he will dance to another drummer...

Sweetness, so we need to decide on something then eh?

[beta]

congrats guys

[charged3800z24]

Ok, I like Dave's ideas and Oldtimers. I think we need some IGP testing in the mix. The bench apps should be available for free so everyone can join in. What else do you guys think?

[Daveburt714]

Thanks Simon! (you have a PM btw)
This will definetly be fun...

Zeus: Those 5870's sure look sweet in your rig, good luck on your 3D06 quest!

Grinder: Sorry I took your idea....
What's with that water block in your rig, is that homemade?
You may be able to get better performance on the cheap with one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835708019
Really nice block for ~$40. I'm very happy with it, I did have to get 3/8" barbs though, it comes with 1/2".

theoldtimer: Good luck at the next dance.

[Grinder]

You beat me to it Dave. (Damn job)

The water block is an old swiftech socket A block. The ugliness you see in the pic is a piece of old computer case hammered into an adapter (since there were none available to mate socket A to AM3 Imagine my shock). I actually have a friend that made one from scratch though!

I know you'll do us (Daves ) proud. I'll eventually move to a new block. But it's fun to play MacGyver with these things I'm also tempted to move my rad into the garage, and maybe take the intercooler off of my car (that one's for you charged Makes me wanna change my name to turbo2000aero).

Who knows, maybe theoldtimer will need a dance partner.

Errr, that was awkward

Thanks Simon! (you have a PM btw)
This will definetly be fun...

Zeus: Those 5870's sure look sweet in your rig, good luck on your 3D06 quest!

Grinder: Sorry I took your idea....
What's with that water block in your rig, is that homemade?
You may be able to get better performance on the cheap with one of these:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16835708019
Really nice block for ~$40. I'm very happy with it, I did have to get 3/8" barbs though, it comes with 1/2".

theoldtimer: Good luck at the next dance.

[charged3800z24]

I'm also tempted to move my rad into the garage, and maybe take the intercooler off of my car (that one's for you charged Makes me wanna change my name to turbo2000aero).
Who knows, maybe theoldtimer will need a dance partner.

Errr, that was awkward

I pulled mine in from the garage, since it is getting warmer here in Ohio lately, except night time. My intercooler idea went straight to the z24 never tried it out lol. So.. you running a turbo, what year is your car? I run a 3800 Series II Supercharged 3800, if my name doesn't make it obvious . A work in progress every summer.

btw, why you want to dance with Oldtimer? j/k

[equinox1]

seems im a bit late to this party, curious things unfolding in this thread. rig is torn all apart at the moment. might as well put it back together for some fun. i'll dance with theoldtimer if its ok. missed the pm but i have some ideas.

[Grinder]

I pulled mine in from the garage, since it is getting warmer here in Ohio lately, except night time. My intercooler idea went straight to the z24 never tried it out lol. So.. you running a turbo, what year is your car? I run a 3800 Series II Supercharged 3800, if my name doesn't make it obvious . A work in progress every summer.

btw, why you want to dance with Oldtimer? j/k

(apologizes for ot)
I have a 2005 Saab 9-2X Aero. It's basically a Subaru WRX, tweaked by Saab. It's ~150 lbs heavier, but better brakes, suspension, an STI steering rack, nicer nose and hood scoop, a little more refined overall. AWD 2.0 intercooled turbo. I haven't done anything to it yet, but all the aftermarket parts for the WRX fit...

I like to tweak cars as well as computers. I had a 240sx that I had done a lot to, but the winters here got to it

As for theoldtimer, I figure he may have a line on a great band Besides, he's probably my age

[Daveburt714]

Great minds think alike Charged!

My 2000 Bonneville SSEi has the same motor. Now a 2000 may seem old, but it only has 71000 miles, very clean inside and out and has all the bells and whistles....
I love that car!

Grinder: I'll do my best to make all the XS Dave's proud!
You should really drop the $40 for that Enotech block, McGyver be dammed...

theoldtimer seems like a cool guy, still not sure why you want to dance with him though....

[theoldtimer]

Hey, my clocks may be running a little slow but I can still cut a rug with the best of em.

[charged3800z24]

Man, I could talk all day about cars too LOL I do love my cavaliers though might be doing another swap in my 97 this year (just picked up another 98 3800 SII S/C motor. Anyways, Back on topic, Have we decided on the game plan? Will we be doing ambient air results or will water be included? I wonder how well the intergrated GPU will clock if cooled down.

[Daveburt714]

Hey, my clocks may be running a little slow but I can still cut a rug with the best of em.

"Cut a rug", really? You can't be that old man... Pretty sure I'm older than you!

Geez, I'm SOooo OT! Sorry Folks...

***Note to self: Step away from the beer ***

[theoldtimer]

"Cut a rug", really? You can't be that old man... Pretty sure I'm older than you!

Geez, I'm SOooo OT! Sorry Folks...

***Note to self: Step away from the beer ***

Lets put it this way my first car was a '55 Chevy two door hardtop with a 265ci V8 with a three speed tranny and although it was used it wasn't that old. One of my fastest cars was a '69 copo 427ci Camaro which I bought new.

[Titan7171]

Lets put it this way my first car was a '55 Chevy two door hardtop with a 265ci V8 with a three speed tranny and although it was used it wasn't that old. One of my fastest cars was a '69 copo 427ci Camaro which I bought new.

dam you a old bastard I was born in 1970

Yu gotta be like 56-58 years old

[64NOMIS]

UMA OC Benchmark Ideas

And of course, how to cool that tiny potent little GPU...MiniBlock?

[charged3800z24]

UMA OC Benchmark Ideas

And of course, how to cool that tiny potent little GPU...MiniBlock?

I have an odd idea to cool the chipset. Anyone have links for the bench marks?

[theoldtimer]

Wake up that drummer because my dancing shoes just arrived!

Thanks Simon.

I guess before I install it maybe I should know what the cooling options are?
I mean should we all be using the same CPU cooling or is it going to be up to each person testing?

[Titan7171]

Thanks simon,

[wuttz]

titan,
is the mosfet-to-nb heatpipe detachable? or is it fixed to either heaysink or both?

[64NOMIS]

Suggested Task List | Divide and Conquer

1. The Gigabyte metal top plate on the NB is removable. Lots of thermal mass in that heatsink. Pot on top of sink. Benchmark Stock vs. DICE. Several options for tools for UMA OC; check out chew*'s work he might have some suggestions. Photos. Lots of photos.
2. Block the UMA. Stock vs. H20 (might be too much trouble). 3D with CPU on H20 too.
3. Go buy a case and build an HTPC/KidPC. Thin and lean. Do it for the kids.
4. Let the prolific theoldtimer set up a test of his own divination. Do what he says. Or at least, whatever fits in 200 words.
5. Repeat chapter 1. Beat your own results?

Suggestions

1. Discuss BIOS/settings
2. Research UMA OC/Brian's thread
3. Build an HTPC (install Boxee, enjoy the show)
4. Lets try this on Win7

For those wanting to build an HTPC this thread might be useful... http://thegreenbutton.com/forums/p/8...84.aspx#439784

Have Fun

[64NOMIS]

titan,
is the mosfet-to-nb heatpipe detachable? or is it fixed to either heaysink or both?

It's fixed but I think you could sustain DICE on the NB without overcooling the PWM. Is the PWM in contact with the HS or beside it? Must go look at board.

[charged3800z24]

My wife just called and said the baord was in. Can't wait to get home, and I have a 2hr meeting after work too

Simon, I have 2 HTPC's already That will be easy. can't wait to get cracking.