Serious CHOP after AMD64/mobo

V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>
> Ok, using PCmark02 my scores are as follows;
>
> CPU: 7166
> Memory: 7711 (one stick is PC2700)
> HDD: 659

Well, at least we know that your CPU is up to speed and that your memory
configuration is reasonable if not optimal, over to graphics testing,
using 3DMark03 (smaller download) you should be seeing a score of 6000
or around 3000 in 05 if you already have that one, again it's very
helpful to have a baseline to work from

As for the anomalies in the AGP report I'll refer to Harry's
explanation, it could just as well be a bug in the report as a wrong
setting


Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

"When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."

--Our Lord John Cleese--

"Goy Larsen" > wrote in message
...
>V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>>
>> Ok, using PCmark02 my scores are as follows;
>>
>> CPU: 7166
>> Memory: 7711 (one stick is PC2700)
>> HDD: 659
>
> Well, at least we know that your CPU is up to speed and that your memory
> configuration is reasonable if not optimal, over to graphics testing,
> using 3DMark03 (smaller download) you should be seeing a score of 6000
> or around 3000 in 05 if you already have that one, again it's very
> helpful to have a baseline to work from
>
> As for the anomalies in the AGP report I'll refer to Harry's
> explanation, it could just as well be a bug in the report as a wrong
> setting
>
>
> Beers and cheers
> (uncle) Goy
>
> "When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
> they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."
>
> --Our Lord John Cleese--

Okay, ran 3dmark03 and my score was 5315. Are there any particular score
lines in my results that you need to know?

Verne

V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>
> Okay, ran 3dmark03 and my score was 5315. Are there any particular score
> lines in my results that you need to know?
>
> Verne

Not really, it sounds to me as if your system is up to speed in general,
so it must be something specific towards the games you are
playing.....if memory serves me right you've only ran ISI based games so
far ?

I've read on various board that people aren't having much luck with
Cat5.7 and 5.8 drivers for the Radeons, some of them have reverted back
to 5.6 with good luck, others have had better experience with 5.9 and
5.10's, but you've already tried the latter one, perhaps reverting back
to 5.6 would be worth a shot

Have you tested any games not based on ISI's game engine ?


Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

"When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."

--Our Lord John Cleese--

"Goy Larsen" > wrote in message
...
>V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>>
>> Okay, ran 3dmark03 and my score was 5315. Are there any particular score
>> lines in my results that you need to know?
>>
>> Verne
>
> Not really, it sounds to me as if your system is up to speed in general,
> so it must be something specific towards the games you are
> playing.....if memory serves me right you've only ran ISI based games so
> far ?
>
> I've read on various board that people aren't having much luck with
> Cat5.7 and 5.8 drivers for the Radeons, some of them have reverted back
> to 5.6 with good luck, others have had better experience with 5.9 and
> 5.10's, but you've already tried the latter one, perhaps reverting back
> to 5.6 would be worth a shot
>
> Have you tested any games not based on ISI's game engine ?
>
>
> Beers and cheers
> (uncle) Goy
>
> "When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
> they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."
>
> --Our Lord John Cleese--

No, actually I haven't yet. I will try a couple, will report back soon. Will
also check and see what version I am using for the cat's.........I believe
it is 5.10/CCC right now. I don't recall where exactly I go on my system
that tells me the Cat's release number, not veriosn number.

Verne

V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>
> No, actually I haven't yet. I will try a couple, will report back soon. Will
> also check and see what version I am using for the cat's.........I believe
> it is 5.10/CCC right now. I don't recall where exactly I go on my system
> that tells me the Cat's release number, not veriosn number.

Not sure really, only place I could find it was on the installation file
I DL'ed from ATI, apparently I'm running 5.6.....obviously I'm not
paying as much attention to this stuff I used to


Beers and cheers
(uncle) Goy

"When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."

--Our Lord John Cleese--

"Goy Larsen" > wrote in message
...
>V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>>
>> No, actually I haven't yet. I will try a couple, will report back soon.
>> Will
>> also check and see what version I am using for the cat's.........I
>> believe
>> it is 5.10/CCC right now. I don't recall where exactly I go on my system
>> that tells me the Cat's release number, not veriosn number.
>
> Not sure really, only place I could find it was on the installation file
> I DL'ed from ATI, apparently I'm running 5.6.....obviously I'm not
> paying as much attention to this stuff I used to
>
>
> Beers and cheers
> (uncle) Goy
>
> "When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
> they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."
>
> --Our Lord John Cleese--

I would assume I am on 5.10, as the release date is 9/14/2005. Maybe
reverting to an older then?? I have tried the 5.9 and 5.10. I was using the
5.8 before reformat with no problems, but if it is the chip or mobo causing
the grief, would be nice to know what the masses are running to get things
smooth. RBR runs sweeeeeeet at 1600x1200. BF2 lost a file somehow and can't
check it. LFS2 seemed pretty good as well, but as far as grphics go, I get
kinda lost with all the options in the menu. I'd like to set everything to
as high as can go to try, but not sure what all that stuff really is. It
does run smooth, and like RBR, there are a few stutters during replay. All
in all............it may be appearing it is a game vs system issue NOT the
mobo/cpu. I really kind of hope so, that means all is fine here. Just
installed Aquamark3 and will run it shortly as well.

I'll be bock !! (use your terminator voice) ok, stupid,
sorry

Verne

"V "fnugen"" > wrote in message
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>
> "Goy Larsen" > wrote in message
> ...
>>V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>>>
>>> No, actually I haven't yet. I will try a couple, will report back soon.
>>> Will
>>> also check and see what version I am using for the cat's.........I
>>> believe
>>> it is 5.10/CCC right now. I don't recall where exactly I go on my system
>>> that tells me the Cat's release number, not veriosn number.
>>
>> Not sure really, only place I could find it was on the installation file
>> I DL'ed from ATI, apparently I'm running 5.6.....obviously I'm not
>> paying as much attention to this stuff I used to
>>
>>
>> Beers and cheers
>> (uncle) Goy
>>
>> "When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
>> they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."
>>
>> --Our Lord John Cleese--
>
> I would assume I am on 5.10, as the release date is 9/14/2005. Maybe
> reverting to an older then?? I have tried the 5.9 and 5.10. I was using
> the 5.8 before reformat with no problems, but if it is the chip or mobo
> causing the grief, would be nice to know what the masses are running to
> get things smooth. RBR runs sweeeeeeet at 1600x1200. BF2 lost a file
> somehow and can't check it. LFS2 seemed pretty good as well, but as far as
> grphics go, I get kinda lost with all the options in the menu. I'd like to
> set everything to as high as can go to try, but not sure what all that
> stuff really is. It does run smooth, and like RBR, there are a few
> stutters during replay. All in all............it may be appearing it is a
> game vs system issue NOT the mobo/cpu. I really kind of hope so, that
> means all is fine here. Just installed Aquamark3 and will run it shortly
> as well.
>
> I'll be bock !! (use your terminator voice) ok,
> stupid, sorry
>
> Verne
>
I guess I got a decent enough score in Aquamark3. But upon further testing,
it seems that EA games suffer the hit. BF2 is like a major slide show. I
haven't had the chance to reinstall Sims2 for my kids yet, but it seems
doubtful it will work. Is there a site that carries archived Cat drivers? I
have rebooted so many times this last week, a few more attempts with drivers
will not kill me. Just knowing that somebody has figured this out would be
so much easier. DAMN !!! Goy, do you have any EA game troubles with your
chip ??

V

"V \"fnugen\"" > wrote in newsVS3f.6490$S43.1002232
@news20.bellglobal.com:

> Okay, ran 3dmark03 and my score was 5315. Are there any particular score
> lines in my results that you need to know?
>
> Verne
>

Wow, made me feel better Verne. 9813 3dmark with no overclocking.

"Dave Henrie" > wrote in message
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> "V \"fnugen\"" > wrote in newsVS3f.6490$S43.1002232
> @news20.bellglobal.com:
>
>> Okay, ran 3dmark03 and my score was 5315. Are there any particular score
>> lines in my results that you need to know?
>>
>> Verne
>>
>
> Wow, made me feel better Verne. 9813 3dmark with no overclocking.

What are you running to get those kinds of marks Dave ?? I haven't decided
yet if I am going to OC yet or not. This MSI board has a dynamic OC in the
BIOS.......kinda nice that steps are already taken for me.....just need to
enable them. Stability first. Get these freaking ISI games working. EA
seems to not like my machine anymore, and wouldn't that be fitting, what
games do I play............EA !!!!!!! DAMN

Verne

"Goy Larsen" > wrote in message
...
>V \"fnugen\" wrote:
>>
>> Ok, using PCmark02 my scores are as follows;
>>
>> CPU: 7166
>> Memory: 7711 (one stick is PC2700)
>> HDD: 659
>
> Well, at least we know that your CPU is up to speed and that your memory
> configuration is reasonable if not optimal, over to graphics testing,
> using 3DMark03 (smaller download) you should be seeing a score of 6000
> or around 3000 in 05 if you already have that one, again it's very
> helpful to have a baseline to work from
>
> As for the anomalies in the AGP report I'll refer to Harry's
> explanation, it could just as well be a bug in the report as a wrong
> setting
>
>
> Beers and cheers
> (uncle) Goy
>
> "When two or more people are gathered together in my name,
> they shall perform the Parrot Sketch..."
>
> --Our Lord John Cleese--

I just compared scores in Aquamark3 with a guy who runs a 9700pro. He beat
my score by 12000. Something is definitely wrong here. If I am running a
card higher, I should be smokin that score. My card obviously
works.......but what might be making it work less than it should. It's
running a lot slower than it should by this comparison. Any ideas based on
this info ?!?!

Verne