Roadee's Fastest Rig Competition Discussion Thread

WildChild · Mar 17, 2004, 08:21 PM

Use this thread to comment on the overclocking competition please.

pr0digal jenius · Mar 18, 2004, 12:24 PM

what do you all reccomend as radeon 9800 pro voltages for core/mem...i'm tryign different stuff and it seems to me that about 420/385 is about as good as it wants to get...i just wondered what clocks yall were getting out of your cards

drakesteakn · Mar 18, 2004, 01:23 PM

i get my 9800 to 459/371 with a aluminum heatsink with fan. my card has been through hell and back and made it. it went through 2 power surges and me messing with it and its still alive. well barely... i'm going to be getting another 9800 cuz its almost dead.

pr0digal jenius · Mar 18, 2004, 03:39 PM

hrmm..i may hafta try lowering the mem clock a bit to up the core

drakesteakn · Mar 18, 2004, 06:57 PM

just try messing around with the memory to find its sweet spot. then u can get the core to what ever u want.

free_refil · Mar 19, 2004, 08:33 AM

Yea, I'm getting about the same results with my R9800 Pro... I get the memory to about 395 and I start getting missing or jaggy textures. Then when I up the core past 430 or so, I start getting snow... I have the Zalman 80C with the OP-1 fan, but I don't have very good case cooling. I have the silent Lian-Li mid-tower with 2 CD-rom's, 2 Raptors and a 200GB Storage (all SATA), not to mention the rest of my components, and I'm sure it get's REALLY hot in there... I usually can't overclock at ALL without the side of my case off... Maybe I should go water? I have all the hard drives on the rack at the bottom of the case that has the 2 80MM's blowing on them, I think I might get the bay-res that's dual floppy bay's, and a radiator for the top of the case? Then I have to worry about squeezing that pump in there somewhere's! Oh well.... So, like I was saying, I get about the same results with my R9800 Pro, but not under the greatest conditions...

drakesteakn · Mar 19, 2004, 12:49 PM

i have that same type case. it is very hard to overclock anything in this case. just need to keep the side off and have another fan blowing onto the Zalman. it will help ur overcloocks a little

free_refil · Mar 19, 2004, 01:23 PM

I've actually been thinking about disconnecting the fan from the heatsink, and drilling a hole in my case and putting the fan on the inside and the aluminum grill on the outside of the case. It would in essence provide the same direction of colling onto the heatsink, and also allow more cool air into the case. I have a second OP-1 fan that I was going to use to do the blow-hole mod they have out there that will direct cool air onto the back of the motherboard on the CPU socket. But this would involve cutting my motherboard tray and the side of my case. I chose this fan for that mod though because it is soo slim that it would fit between the motherboard tray and the side of the case, therefore I wouldn't have fan's bolted to the outside of the case like everyone else with that specific mod does. But after spending well over $100 for a BEAUTIFUL case, I just can't see drilling holes in it, especially for a complete NOOB with the Dremel. I wouldn't even know which bit's to use!!! So, here I have an OP-1 that would help my overclocking, and a potential mod that would help overclocking of my card, yet I don't perform the mod's because I am afriad of screwing up a very expensive case...

drakesteakn · Mar 19, 2004, 01:34 PM

i agree, those cases are nice and messing it up would not be worth it.

Asmoday · Mar 21, 2004, 10:19 AM

Yay!!....to my surprice i just noticed that i got the supermodified P4 avatar...i really didn't expect to get it...!!
Btw....the new fastest rig avatars looks really nice!! The colors are awesome!!..Thank you guys!!

Logla · Mar 21, 2004, 10:23 AM

Well done to the winners. Well deserved.
I've just gotta figure out a way of beating you now.

***Zardon*** · Mar 21, 2004, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Logla
Well done to the winners. Well deserved.
I've just gotta figure out a way of beating you now.

overclock like hell.

Logla · Mar 21, 2004, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zardon
overclock like hell.

Isn't it funny how the obvious sometimes never quite reaches me

WildChild · Mar 21, 2004, 12:49 PM

Congrats the the current holders...This is going to be an interesting competition.So I would suggest keep upping the scores to the max...hehehe(safely that is).The storm is yet to come....lol
<<<whistles softly...while looking innocent

drakesteakn · Mar 21, 2004, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Cartman
Yay!!....to my surprice i just noticed that i got the supermodified P4 avatar...i really didn't expect to get it...!!
Btw....the new fastest rig avatars looks really nice!! The colors are awesome!!..Thank you guys!!

me too!!! what a suprise to see a different avatar. i agree the colors are great!! Thanx guys for a opportunity.

free_refil · Mar 21, 2004, 01:43 PM

Yea, I am SOOO STOKED that I got the Pro-Stock P4 avatar. It won't be hard for someone to come around and woop my scores though.

I'm only getting to 247MHz on my FSB... I guess I could try to go 5:4 and bring my CPU higher... Because I know it's my memory holding me back. I could also just bump the DRAM all the way up to 3.1V, seeing I have the MAX3 with it's infamous memory voltage problems... I wish I could get rid of this memory and get some better stuff, but I really just don't want to go through all the trouble. Plus I need to do those mod's to keep my case cool... I can't afford much more stuff right now as I am going to be traveling back to the states here in about a month. Being stationed in the middle east sucks! Oh well, peace...

**Roadee** · Mar 22, 2004, 07:54 AM

I am glad that everyone is enjoying the awesome avatar's that Zardon has whipped up for the forum's competing pleasure

Over the next couple of days hopefully a few others will enter the competition. We still need entrants for the AMD PRO class, and of course the P4 STOCK class. The original post has been edited slightly regarding how to make a proper entry/challenge, please take the time to read through the full thread HERE .

Also make sure that all dicussion and braggin takes place in this thread, and please have fun doing it. If you have scores that will not beat the current winner, then feel free to show off your hard work in here. Everyone loves a good overclock

Almost all of the scores entered are within reach to many of you here on DH. If you are having any problems getting your scores or submitting them to future mark, then please send me a PM letting me know. I may be able to come up with a solution to your problem that will in turn allow you to compete. But I wont know that there is a problem if you dont send me a PM......so take the time to do it please, after all, you took the time to do the overclocking!!

I hope everyone is enjoying the new competition, and that more people will take the time to enter. The most interesting class will be the STOCK P4, since it is capped at 3,199 Mhz with air cooling

This class will surely prove to be interesting, as there are several people here on DH with the P4 system's. This will be a tweakers contest.

Hope you all enjoy it.

El Kapitano · Mar 22, 2004, 08:19 AM

[COLOR=red][SIZE=xx-large]oooooh look at that....[/SIZE] [/COLOR]

Its soooooo pwetty can I keep it...huh, please.....?

WildChild · Mar 22, 2004, 03:37 PM

Congrats El Kapitano....lol...You can keep it for alil while...lol

El Kapitano · Mar 22, 2004, 03:47 PM

Thinks Volt Mods............

Thinks 3 phase power solution.................

Thinks - how the hell is me putting 415Volts thro' my rig gonna help?

It's mine I tell you - all mine Mwahahahaha

(giddiness has definately got the better of me - today has been a good day alround)

I can't wait to see your offering WC - FX based perhaps?

drakesteakn · Mar 22, 2004, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by El Kapitano
Thinks Volt Mods............

Thinks 3 phase power solution.................

Thinks - how the hell is me putting 415Volts thro' my rig gonna help?

It's mine I tell you - all mine Mwahahahaha

(giddiness has definately got the better of me - today has been a good day alround)

I can't wait to see your offering WC - FX based perhaps?

u don't want to know. just wait and find out!!!!!!

**Roadee** · Mar 22, 2004, 09:52 PM

Dont worry about it El Kapitano, WC is only running a little old K62 CPU

I think if I were you, I would be worried about the guy that goes by the name of "Snuffy"........if he gets some new toys.......he may come back to play!!

WildChild · Mar 24, 2004, 06:31 AM

K6-2???....I'm still runnin a 233 processor with 24 mb of ram. Compaq bayyybeeee

**Roadee** · Mar 24, 2004, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by WildChild
K6-2???....I'm still runnin a 233 processor with 24 mb of ram. Compaq bayyybeeee

free_refil · Mar 24, 2004, 06:55 AM

Holy crap WildChild!!! How do you survive?

El Kapitano · Mar 24, 2004, 08:21 AM

Come on peeps, bring on the serious 64 bit stuff I want to see how far AMD 64's will go before I decide what to build into my new box later this year for me to play with linux and/or open source apps.

**Roadee** · Mar 25, 2004, 05:08 AM

OH BOY......looks like we have a little competition brewing here!!

Hey drake.....if you look at the entry thread........there seems to be some competition headed your way.....and right now his scores beat yours!! Better get to working on some higher scores or Omegadrive is going to own that Avatar!!

And you have to love it.....it was a surprise to see him entering!!!

Start tweaking that system there buddy see if you can hold onto it!!

Logla · Mar 25, 2004, 07:29 AM

I myself am hoping to get one of those lovely avatars either this weekend or next.

BTW: when is the closing date for each week?

free_refil · Mar 25, 2004, 07:58 AM

Hmm... Just wondering... Do you think I'd be able to get higher scores if I ditched the 1:1 for a 3:2 or 5:4 memory configuration, with tighter timings and a higher CPU clock? Also, I'm thinking about rebuilding my PC this weekend. I haven't taken it apart since I put it together back in September. I think I can do a better job on the thermal paste application. I was in a hurry to slap it together. Also, I think I am going to ditch the AS5 and only use AS Ceramique. I'm thinking about lapping my CPU and the block on my video card...

**Roadee** · Mar 26, 2004, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Logla
I myself am hoping to get one of those lovely avatars either this weekend or next.

BTW: when is the closing date for each week?

Sunday night I will see if any challengers knock the current leaders down a few pegs

But the current class holder is vulnerable after Sunday, since the calender week will be up.

Mar 17, 2004, 08:21 PM	#1
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Roadee's Overclocking Competition Discussion Thread Use this thread to comment on the overclocking competition please. __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening

Mar 18, 2004, 01:23 PM	#3
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,042 Rep Power: 44	i get my 9800 to 459/371 with a aluminum heatsink with fan. my card has been through hell and back and made it. it went through 2 power surges and me messing with it and its still alive. well barely... i'm going to be getting another 9800 cuz its almost dead. __________________

Mar 18, 2004, 06:57 PM	#5
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,042 Rep Power: 44	just try messing around with the memory to find its sweet spot. then u can get the core to what ever u want. __________________

Mar 19, 2004, 08:33 AM	#6
free_refil DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stationed in Bahrain (Middle East) Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Yea, I'm getting about the same results with my R9800 Pro... I get the memory to about 395 and I start getting missing or jaggy textures. Then when I up the core past 430 or so, I start getting snow... I have the Zalman 80C with the OP-1 fan, but I don't have very good case cooling. I have the silent Lian-Li mid-tower with 2 CD-rom's, 2 Raptors and a 200GB Storage (all SATA), not to mention the rest of my components, and I'm sure it get's REALLY hot in there... I usually can't overclock at ALL without the side of my case off... Maybe I should go water? I have all the hard drives on the rack at the bottom of the case that has the 2 80MM's blowing on them, I think I might get the bay-res that's dual floppy bay's, and a radiator for the top of the case? Then I have to worry about squeezing that pump in there somewhere's! Oh well.... So, like I was saying, I get about the same results with my R9800 Pro, but not under the greatest conditions... __________________ P4 2.8C 1:1 225MHz FSB Abit IC-7 Max 3 BIOS = F1, Strengthened, Auto x3 Geil GD @ 2/7/4/4 2.7v R9800 Pro 400/375 36.6 Raptors Raid 0 on ICH-5 CPU Cooling: SP-94 80mm Panaflo VGA Cooling: ZM-80C & ZM-OP1 Chipset Cooling: MCX-159

Mar 19, 2004, 12:49 PM	#7
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,042 Rep Power: 44	i have that same type case. it is very hard to overclock anything in this case. just need to keep the side off and have another fan blowing onto the Zalman. it will help ur overcloocks a little __________________

Mar 18, 2004, 12:24 PM	#2
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,672 Rep Power: 0	what do you all reccomend as radeon 9800 pro voltages for core/mem...i'm tryign different stuff and it seems to me that about 420/385 is about as good as it wants to get...i just wondered what clocks yall were getting out of your cards

Mar 18, 2004, 03:39 PM	#4
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,672 Rep Power: 0	hrmm..i may hafta try lowering the mem clock a bit to up the core

Mar 19, 2004, 01:23 PM	#8
free_refil DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stationed in Bahrain (Middle East) Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	I've actually been thinking about disconnecting the fan from the heatsink, and drilling a hole in my case and putting the fan on the inside and the aluminum grill on the outside of the case. It would in essence provide the same direction of colling onto the heatsink, and also allow more cool air into the case. I have a second OP-1 fan that I was going to use to do the blow-hole mod they have out there that will direct cool air onto the back of the motherboard on the CPU socket. But this would involve cutting my motherboard tray and the side of my case. I chose this fan for that mod though because it is soo slim that it would fit between the motherboard tray and the side of the case, therefore I wouldn't have fan's bolted to the outside of the case like everyone else with that specific mod does. But after spending well over $100 for a BEAUTIFUL case, I just can't see drilling holes in it, especially for a complete NOOB with the Dremel. I wouldn't even know which bit's to use!!! So, here I have an OP-1 that would help my overclocking, and a potential mod that would help overclocking of my card, yet I don't perform the mod's because I am afriad of screwing up a very expensive case... __________________ P4 2.8C 1:1 225MHz FSB Abit IC-7 Max 3 BIOS = F1, Strengthened, Auto x3 Geil GD @ 2/7/4/4 2.7v R9800 Pro 400/375 36.6 Raptors Raid 0 on ICH-5 CPU Cooling: SP-94 80mm Panaflo VGA Cooling: ZM-80C & ZM-OP1 Chipset Cooling: MCX-159

Mar 19, 2004, 01:34 PM	#9
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,042 Rep Power: 44	i agree, those cases are nice and messing it up would not be worth it. __________________

Mar 21, 2004, 10:19 AM	#10
Asmoday Demonic Join Date: May 2002 Location: In the cold, dark north... Posts: 5,184 Rep Power: 69 System Specs	Yay!!....to my surprice i just noticed that i got the supermodified P4 avatar...i really didn't expect to get it...!! Btw....the new fastest rig avatars looks really nice!! The colors are awesome!!..Thank you guys!! __________________ How You can help Driverheaven by using Digg

Mar 21, 2004, 10:23 AM	#11
Logla DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,310 Rep Power: 48	Well done to the winners. Well deserved. I've just gotta figure out a way of beating you now.

Mar 21, 2004, 12:49 PM	#14
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Congrats the the current holders...This is going to be an interesting competition.So I would suggest keep upping the scores to the max...hehehe(safely that is).The storm is yet to come....lol <<<whistles softly...while looking innocent __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening Last edited by WildChild; Mar 21, 2004 at 12:56 PM.

Mar 21, 2004, 01:43 PM	#16
free_refil DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stationed in Bahrain (Middle East) Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Yea, I am SOOO STOKED that I got the Pro-Stock P4 avatar. It won't be hard for someone to come around and woop my scores though. I'm only getting to 247MHz on my FSB... I guess I could try to go 5:4 and bring my CPU higher... Because I know it's my memory holding me back. I could also just bump the DRAM all the way up to 3.1V, seeing I have the MAX3 with it's infamous memory voltage problems... I wish I could get rid of this memory and get some better stuff, but I really just don't want to go through all the trouble. Plus I need to do those mod's to keep my case cool... I can't afford much more stuff right now as I am going to be traveling back to the states here in about a month. Being stationed in the middle east sucks! Oh well, peace... __________________ P4 2.8C 1:1 225MHz FSB Abit IC-7 Max 3 BIOS = F1, Strengthened, Auto x3 Geil GD @ 2/7/4/4 2.7v R9800 Pro 400/375 36.6 Raptors Raid 0 on ICH-5 CPU Cooling: SP-94 80mm Panaflo VGA Cooling: ZM-80C & ZM-OP1 Chipset Cooling: MCX-159

Mar 22, 2004, 07:54 AM	#17
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,202 Rep Power: 54	Congrat's to the winner's!! I am glad that everyone is enjoying the awesome avatar's that Zardon has whipped up for the forum's competing pleasure Over the next couple of days hopefully a few others will enter the competition. We still need entrants for the AMD PRO class, and of course the P4 STOCK class. The original post has been edited slightly regarding how to make a proper entry/challenge, please take the time to read through the full thread HERE . Also make sure that all dicussion and braggin takes place in this thread, and please have fun doing it. If you have scores that will not beat the current winner, then feel free to show off your hard work in here. Everyone loves a good overclock Almost all of the scores entered are within reach to many of you here on DH. If you are having any problems getting your scores or submitting them to future mark, then please send me a PM letting me know. I may be able to come up with a solution to your problem that will in turn allow you to compete. But I wont know that there is a problem if you dont send me a PM......so take the time to do it please, after all, you took the time to do the overclocking!! I hope everyone is enjoying the new competition, and that more people will take the time to enter. The most interesting class will be the STOCK P4, since it is capped at 3,199 Mhz with air cooling This class will surely prove to be interesting, as there are several people here on DH with the P4 system's. This will be a tweakers contest. Hope you all enjoy it. __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Mar 22, 2004, 08:19 AM	#18
El Kapitano Most of the 7 dwarfs in 1 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Posts: 947 Rep Power: 0	[COLOR=red][SIZE=xx-large]oooooh look at that....[/SIZE] [/COLOR] Its soooooo pwetty can I keep it...huh, please.....?

Mar 22, 2004, 03:37 PM	#19
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	Congrats El Kapitano....lol...You can keep it for alil while...lol __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening

Mar 22, 2004, 03:47 PM	#20
El Kapitano Most of the 7 dwarfs in 1 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Posts: 947 Rep Power: 0	Thinks Volt Mods............ Thinks 3 phase power solution................. Thinks - how the hell is me putting 415Volts thro' my rig gonna help? It's mine I tell you - all mine Mwahahahaha (giddiness has definately got the better of me - today has been a good day alround) I can't wait to see your offering WC - FX based perhaps?

Mar 22, 2004, 09:52 PM	#22
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,202 Rep Power: 54	Dont worry about it El Kapitano, WC is only running a little old K62 CPU I think if I were you, I would be worried about the guy that goes by the name of "Snuffy"........if he gets some new toys.......he may come back to play!! __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Mar 24, 2004, 06:31 AM	#23
WildChild I'm Still Watching Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: New Jersey,U.S.A. Posts: 1,125 Rep Power: 0 System Specs	K6-2???....I'm still runnin a 233 processor with 24 mb of ram. Compaq bayyybeeee __________________ Knowledge is SCARY,Stupidity is REALLY frightening

Mar 24, 2004, 06:55 AM	#25
free_refil DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stationed in Bahrain (Middle East) Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Holy crap WildChild!!! How do you survive? __________________ P4 2.8C 1:1 225MHz FSB Abit IC-7 Max 3 BIOS = F1, Strengthened, Auto x3 Geil GD @ 2/7/4/4 2.7v R9800 Pro 400/375 36.6 Raptors Raid 0 on ICH-5 CPU Cooling: SP-94 80mm Panaflo VGA Cooling: ZM-80C & ZM-OP1 Chipset Cooling: MCX-159

Mar 24, 2004, 08:21 AM	#26
El Kapitano Most of the 7 dwarfs in 1 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Posts: 947 Rep Power: 0	Come on peeps, bring on the serious 64 bit stuff I want to see how far AMD 64's will go before I decide what to build into my new box later this year for me to play with linux and/or open source apps.

Mar 25, 2004, 05:08 AM	#27
Roadee Never forgotten Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Rest In peace, Joe. Posts: 2,202 Rep Power: 54	drakesteakn OH BOY......looks like we have a little competition brewing here!! Hey drake.....if you look at the entry thread........there seems to be some competition headed your way.....and right now his scores beat yours!! Better get to working on some higher scores or Omegadrive is going to own that Avatar!! And you have to love it.....it was a surprise to see him entering!!! Start tweaking that system there buddy see if you can hold onto it!! __________________ We are born naked, wet, and hungry. Then things get worse.

Mar 25, 2004, 07:29 AM	#28
Logla DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3,310 Rep Power: 48	I myself am hoping to get one of those lovely avatars either this weekend or next. BTW: when is the closing date for each week?

Mar 25, 2004, 07:58 AM	#29
free_refil DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stationed in Bahrain (Middle East) Posts: 100 Rep Power: 0	Hmm... Just wondering... Do you think I'd be able to get higher scores if I ditched the 1:1 for a 3:2 or 5:4 memory configuration, with tighter timings and a higher CPU clock? Also, I'm thinking about rebuilding my PC this weekend. I haven't taken it apart since I put it together back in September. I think I can do a better job on the thermal paste application. I was in a hurry to slap it together. Also, I think I am going to ditch the AS5 and only use AS Ceramique. I'm thinking about lapping my CPU and the block on my video card... __________________ P4 2.8C 1:1 225MHz FSB Abit IC-7 Max 3 BIOS = F1, Strengthened, Auto x3 Geil GD @ 2/7/4/4 2.7v R9800 Pro 400/375 36.6 Raptors Raid 0 on ICH-5 CPU Cooling: SP-94 80mm Panaflo VGA Cooling: ZM-80C & ZM-OP1 Chipset Cooling: MCX-159