Think I Maxed Out...

[Farmer]

OK, today it seems like I finally hit my systems sweet spot and got this score...<BR><BR>http://service.futuremark.com/compare?2k1=6442660 <BR><BR> 18145<BR><BR>But I finished the benchmark feeling there was nothing left. I've read Colin's guide, and my question to you benchmarking wizards is, <BR> 1. Does tweaking the OS usually get the results that Colin got in his guide? Only minimal gains...<BR> 2. Does changing the memory timings to more aggressive usually only show minimal gains as per the giude?<BR><BR>The FSB seems to be where it's all at and that's where I'm screwed. The Intel mobo only will permit a 4% increase in FSB. That gets me a whopping 208.<BR><BR>Well, if anyone has any ideas I'd appreciate the input.....<BR><BR>Later....

[Canadian-Guy]

I couldnt find any information on overclocking farther <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"> how come your fsb isnt at 208 in your score you posted? and you could always try formatting and installing windows 2000 to get a couple extra points <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

[DeanLowe]

Seems a bit low to me, considering the components you have.

[DeanLowe]

ooooh, it's an Intel board. Well, That's explains the low numbers then.

[Farmer]

Canadian-Guy, I was short on time and I ran the test @ default settings, that's why the 200FSB.<BR><BR>DeanLowe, I want to thank you for your candid response. It made me realize that there is not much hope for higher scores.

[TranceJunkieXL]

Farmer, I think DeanLowe means you may need to find a new chipset/motherboard to increase the score significantly.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

[Farmer]

I think I know how he ment it rithemking, and I didn't take offence. Just a bit disheartening to get a 18k score and find out it seems low. I'm glad DeanLowe told me. Kinda got my head out of the clouds and back to earth. Knew when I got it that o/cing would be minimal, but it still seems fast to me, so I'll be happy. <BR><BR>Thanks....

[BAM!]

DAMN farmer!!!... too much cash to throw around or what!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> maybe i should become a farmer too !! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> <BR><BR>get the Asus P4C800. it's pretty much the best P4 mobo so far. i expect to see some WAAAYYYY over 20k score from you next time <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">. i am sure if you run into problems dean can help you.. he's got his own setup top out to the roof with that mobo. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> right dean! ?<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-tongue.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>EVEN THO.... AMD is still the way to go!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

[DeanLowe]

Actually, I just expected to see a higher score before reading Farmer's sig. I wasn't passing judgement on his hardware. It's a fact that Intel makes boards that are more reliable than fast.<BR><BR>The P4C800 would not be my choice. <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://bbs.pcstats.com/pcstats/messageview.cfm?catid=53&threadid=19325">I tried it with a low end 1.6A so it might be different with a 3C.</a>

[BAM!]

i think it's your CPU's stepping dean. <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0"><BR><BR>check this out ! <a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.piopioshardware.idv.tw/YAO/AsusP4C800/yao20030421.htm">3.8GHZ P4C800</a><BR><BR><a target=new class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.piopioshardware.idv.tw/YAO/AsusP4C800/yao20030427.htm">high FSB P4C800</a><BR><BR>isn't this some crazy shiiit!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"><img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

[DeanLowe]

I don't like the P4C800 because it doesn't use CSA for the Gigabit LAN and no ICH5-R for the RAID.

[BAM!]

damn you're picky!!! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> personaly those little features don't bother me. i could care less about LAN and SATA.

[DeanLowe]

I personally do not use RAID and don't have a Gigabit switch so they don't affect me. I just think they should've used CSA and the ICH5-R because they decrease the bottlenecks.