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[Titan7171]

Current setup

Phenom 2 965 @4ghz
M3A79-T Deluxe AM2+ mobo
G-skill 1066mhz 2x 2gigs DDR2 5,5,5,15,24
His 5970
Enermax Galaxy EVO 1250

cooling

Enzotech Saphire wterblock
Mo-Ra 2 Extreme 360x360 radiator
4x180MM cooling fans
XSPC pump/res combo

Operating system

Windows 7 Home premium 64bit



Highest cpu clock attained in 06.....with 4850x2 singel card (uninstalled now)



heres my best heaven result 8xaa 16xaf extreme tesselation run on ambiant temps with 4ghz cpu (24/7 on 64bit os)



4.28ghz cinebench 64bit 11.5 (done at 14c chilled water)



Need to do the Cinebench 11.5 and throw up a screenie of it for the meantime heres cinebench 64bit at 4.4ghz

[crazydiamond]

hmm got some decent results here, no 4.5ghz 3d runs like titan! gj man, just shows how much a few degrees difference makes

sorry for the random pic sizes lol photobucket acting up

current pic of rig, loop in sig - 3d runs w/ 4870x2 @ stock clocks:


run of 3dmark06 @ 4.335ghz (cooler ambients):


run of heaven 2.0 @ 4.25ghz (70f ambients) (16x/8x, 1900x1200):


run of cinebench 11.5 @ 4.3ghz (cooler ambients):

[Titan7171]

I need to take a better pic, My computer is a mess though and I need to tuck in some wires I changed the tubing a few weeks ago so I guess thats a start

Crazydiamond how did you get tessalation running on your 4870x2?......I didnt know you could do that. let me know how you did it I still have my 4850x2 Id like to see what result it gets?

[charged3800z24]

Well, I have to do a Heaven test tonight, I do have some 3dmark06 and Cinebench if I can find it on my website. I don't have the graphics power of most on here but here it goes. I will run some test tonight and will update. Hope I won't be to late....

System Specs

Swiftech Pump and 3x1 RAD, Enzotech Luna Block, and 50/50 Anti-freeze mix.
Phenom II x4 965 Currently 4ghz 1.456v, 2400 stock-v NB 24/7 WCG crunching
OCZ Black 1600 8.8.8 24 RAM
Gigabyte MA790FXT-UD5P Bios F8f
HD 5850 1GB
Windows 7 64bit
Corsair 750w 60amp Single Rail

System



3dmark06 Chilled Water



Cinebench 11.5



Unigine Bench, I used defaults that came up for my hardware. Details are in the screen shot

[crazydiamond]

titan, tessellation was disabled, sorry.. thats what i get for running it at 5am

[Grinder]

Placeholder, I hope These things always seem to start right after I go to bed, with work the next day. I'll try to backfill but have a lot on my plate, a big honeydo list plus just pulled my HD. I'll need to install a new one, +windows 7 and all the tools, and run all the benches from scratch What's that whining noise?

OT, crazydiamond, do you feel the second small rad is worthwhile? I have a spare 120 (to add to my 220) but didn't figure it would make much difference.

[crazydiamond]

OT, crazydiamond, do you feel the second small rad is worthwhile? I have a spare 120 (to add to my 220) but didn't figure it would make much difference.

probably not, maybe good for a few degrees @ load w/ really high volts but w/ less than 1.55v the 220 is enough i think. i just thought it made the loop look better and i got it for 14 bucks shipped so figured why not

[Daveburt714]

Here are my results (so far )...

RIG (specs in sig):



I certainly don't have the strongest VC (4870)!
3D06 Results:


Cinebench 11.5:


The Heaven benchmark was really strange, I probably ran it about 10 times.
I'd never ran it before so right after downloading I ran it with my 24/7 clocks
(240x17x11x11) and actually got a higher score than I could get with my best OC....

Heaven (best OC):


Heaven (best score @ 24/7 clocks):
Sorry, no sys info panels opened, didn't expect to use it...


I'll have to play with this when I get home from work so I can figure out whats going on.

[charged3800z24]

Here are my results (so far )...

RIG (specs in sig):

Dave, we need those specs list in the post

How's it going any how. I saw you edged me out on the CB 11.5 test. I'll be home tonight to redeam myself

Great post everyone.

[Titan7171]

titan, tessellation was disabled, sorry.. thats what i get for running it at 5am

Cmon man.........what a tease I thought there was some trick you did there

[Zeus]

Simon, could you give us some pointers on settings for Heaven benchmark? If we all run different settings it's hard to compare.

[Titan7171]

Simon, could you give us some pointers on settings for Heaven benchmark? If we all run different settings it's hard to compare.

Just max it out I think he just wants to see your best? either dx11 or dx10 8xaa 16xaf

[64NOMIS]

Just max it out I think he just wants to see your best? either dx11 or dx10 8xaa 16xaf

Exactly. 8X is Fine.

[theoldtimer]

I hope didn’t misunderstand because if I did I hope someone corrects me and I’ll retest before it’s too late?
These tests were done with chilled water and yes they were all completed earlier.
I tried Speed Fan but it doesn’t read the core temps below 0C and didn't read up higher when I tried it earlier during these tests. I did try the CPUID HWMonitor later and found that it did read the core temps above 0-C but it was too late for my best tests below. These temp readings are what I have found in different areas some at idle some under load. The coolant temperature in the freezer at the beginning of testing is -22/-20C, bios reads the CPU temp @-3C, system 17C, HWMonitor read a maximum temp of +20C during testing of both CineBench 11.5 and wPrime 1024. Sorry that I'm not more helpful with the temp reading.

Below is a link to a photo of the thermometer showing coolant temp @-22C
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/DSC01099.jpg

Below is a link to a photo of a bios photo showing temps CPU @-3C system @17C
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/i...r/DSC01112.jpg

Rig frost on the waterblock



3DMark06
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=13637798



Heaven 2.0



CineBench 11.5

[charged3800z24]

Exactly. 8X is Fine.

I updated my Post here. I ran default, should I run again with everything maxed? Tesalation was on normal, res was 1080p, etc.

[64NOMIS]

I updated my Post here. I ran default, should I run again with everything maxed? Tesalation was on normal, res was 1080p, etc.

You have done what was asked. Not seeking completely standardized results. Yet.

[beta]

I grabbed a coolermaster wc kit today, it was on sale for ~120$. It only has a dual rad, but compared to air i'm in heaven now.



Here are some very quick results at normal ambient:

3dmark06


unigine heaven


cinebench

[Grinder]

New HD, windows 7 64 HP installed, everything downloaded. Only spent an hour and a half on the phone with microsoft to get it activated (they gave me a full version activation since there was no upgrade path from xp for the home premium family pack upgrade). Yawn. Bear with me, first benches after work tomorrow.

[Daveburt714]

Well Folks...
I just took the plunge and ordered a Crosshair IV Formula from ZZF!
I've been running on MidRange boards for the last couple years and have been wanting a nice FX board.... I figured nows as good a time as any...
Hopefully It'll live up to my expectations (at least it will look nice in my case ).

It cost me $280 with FedEx overnight, maybe I'll get lucky and it will be here on Saturday.

I grabbed a coolermaster wc kit today, it was on sale for ~120$. It only has a dual rad, but compared to air i'm in heaven now.

Welcome to the world of Water Cooling beta!

If your feeling frisky with the cash, this block is cheap and VERY nice for the price!
http://www.newegg.com/product/produc...82E16835708019
It may be able to lower your temps a few more degrees....

BTW: Something seems to be seriously wrong with your Heaven bench...

[Daveburt714]

First off... Sorry for the double post.

Simon, could you give us some pointers on settings for Heaven benchmark? If we all run different settings it's hard to compare.

I know Simon didn't ask for this, but I agree with you Zeus...
There are a whole lot of options that can give wildly varying results on the Heaven Bench...

I've never used it before, but like I said earlier, I've been playing with it since I got off of work.

I came up with these Standard settings that everyone may want to use. I chose them to be as fair as possible for folks who might not have the best Video Cards/Monitors...
(BTW: beta, now I see why your numbers looked so wierd 8xAA and 16x AF )

Suggested Standard Settings:


The other good thing about these settings is that it won't take too long to run (with decent gear) and it still looks 1/2 way decent.

For folks that have 58xx (DX11) cards, feel free to change that option (I just don't have it )

This is just a suggestion for a standard, I'm not trying to be bossy...

Anyway, heres my result @ these settings:



EDIT: I ran this bench with the sound off.

[Titan7171]

First off... Sorry for the double post.



I know Simon didn't ask for this, but I agree with you Zeus...
There are a whole lot of options that can give wildly varying results on the Heaven Bench...

I've never used it before, but like I said earlier, I've been playing with it since I got off of work.

I came up with these Standard settings that everyone may want to use. I chose them to be as fair as possible for folks who might not have the best Video Cards/Monitors...
(BTW: beta, now I see why your numbers looked so wierd 8xAA and 16x AF )

Suggested Standard Settings:


The other good thing about these settings is that it won't take too long to run (with decent gear) and it still looks 1/2 way decent.

For folks that have 58xx (DX11) cards, feel free to change that option (I just don't have it )

This is just a suggestion for a standard, I'm not trying to be bossy...

Anyway, heres my result @ these settings:

Im down to run any settings up to 1680x1050......I dont think theres any request that cold stop me from benching.....especaially not a setting.

[Daveburt714]

Im down to run any settings up to 1680x1050......I dont think theres any request that cold stop me from benching.....especaially not a setting.

Your 1st bench was the reason I suggested 1280x1024 Titan....
You have that WICKED Video Card and what appears to be a cheezy monitor.

You need to get your priorities straight bro!

Lub ya man!

[Titan7171]

Your 1st bench was the reason I suggested 1280x1024 Titan....
You have that WICKED Video Card and what appears to be a cheezy monitor.

You need to get your priorities straight bro!

Lub ya man!

soon man soon........every time I think Im ready to upgrade the monitor I get something that acually is a performance upgrade instead.

Just in preperation for Thuban I bought (so far)

HIS 5970...............................$750
Enermax Evo Galaxy 1250........ $175
Windows 7 64bit Home Premium $130

thats only the last 4 weeks

Still have to buy

mobo$$$
cpu$$$
4gigs ddr3$$$

I dont even want to think about it

And you worried about my screen

[Grinder]

I feel your pain Titan, just bought a WD Caviar Black 2TB and Windows 7 64 bit home premium family pack (and office as well), and I'm still running a 4850 and would like to replace my c3 with a more willing stepping, or go straight to thuban. And if I upgrade my video card, especially for a crossfire setup or a high end card, I'll likely end up needing a new power supply as well. And then there's that pesky waterblock. I had hoped there might be vid cards at the end of chapter 2, but so many others had great results!

But we do it because we love it. Now if only our wives and girlfriends had the same passion for hardware

BTW, installed everything except the latest catalyst drivers before I left for work this morning (and was tempted to call in sick ) so I should finally get at some benches tonight. I don't care if I don't have the best stuff, I just wanna play!

[charged3800z24]

Hey everyone, My MSI 890 board is up and running. I made a JSPI1 cable and programmed the FlashROM from another PC that had a LPT port.