Ati's X1k Series.

[tiamat63]

Well, if I'm going back to stock it will be 2-3-2-5, 1T

[cadaveca]

perfect. my ram does the same.

[tiamat63]

By the way, do I HAVE to do this on a fresh format of XP?
Or can I just kill all un-needed processes and programs?

[cadaveca]

don't bother. I'm concerned only with what the average user would get...and the avg user isn't gonna kill processes to play a game.

[tiamat63]

I was just saying for comparsion purposes...want to be as accurate as possible.

[cadaveca]

yes, in system settings. 2gb ram, same cpu, same video..NF4-based boards...i'll be using either asus A8n sli, or gigabyte k8n sli. while not exact, it's close enough.

[tiamat63]

Getting ready to run 3Dmark 03, and 05.

Couple quick questions.

one) Do I need to get 06 as well???

two) Do you need links to my scores, or screenshots alright??

[cadaveca]

just the numbers are good. if you wanted to try FRAPS and get some avg FPS for games, it would be much appreciated as well!

06 would be good too.

[tiamat63]

I'll see how big 06 is...I'll start 03 and 05 now.
I'm just going to do the Visual stress test for both HL2 and FEAR....

All 3Dmarks will be run @ 1024x768....no AA or AF

FEAR will be run 1280@1024 NO AA or AF or softshadows for that matter
HL2 will be run 1280x1024 no AA or AF....

Max Quality for both games: Post back in about 25 minutes:

[tiamat63]

Sorry about the little delay.

My system @ time of bench

Venice 3200+ - stock voltage, frequency
7800GT 445/1100 - stock
2GB PDP DDR400 2-3-2-5
DFI Lanparty Ultra -D
Maxtor 200GB Maxline3
TT 560watt pure PSU



3Dmark 03: 15,753 1024x768

3Dmark 05: 7,585 1024x768

*Note, I forgot to edit the registry to force 1280x1024 in FEAR*

FEAR Settings: 1024x768
Physics, Shell Castings, World Detail, Corpse Detail, Particle Bouncing - Max

Effects detail, Model Decals, Water Res, Reflects/Displays, Volume Light Density - MAX **Volumetric Lights: ON**

FSAA-4X Light Detail - Max Softshadows - ON Shadow Detail - Max
Aniostropic -2X Texture Res - Max Videos - Max Pixel Doubling and DX8 shaders - OFF Shaders - MAX

FEAR Results:

Min: 28fps
Average: 51fps
Max: 103fps

0% Below 25fps
39% Between 25 - 40FPS
61% Above 40FPS


Half-Life 2 Stress Test Settings:

Resolution: 1280x1024
Display mode: Full Screen
Aspect Ratio 4:3 - normal
No AA 2AF

Model Detail - High Texture Detail - High Shader Detail - High

Water Detail - Reflect All Shadow Detail - High High Dynamic Range - FULL

Half Life 2 Stress Test Results: Average: 148.94 FPS


Now I have to go brush up for two exams I have tommorrow:

@ Cad, I'll get some more scores for you tommorrow, I hope the info I provided is enough. Most likely I'll be doing Doom3, maybe some FRAPS of Lost Coast and I'll see if I can get the Demo of SS2 back...

[cadaveca]

take your time, i have 3 cards to test, and NO time until later this week to do a proper write up and get some graph's done.

Thanks very much for your awesome help it is greatly appreciated.

[Pitch]

Let me know if I can help atall.

[cadaveca]

Pitch,
same tests, stock speeds, same timings. Can add on as a show of boost by dualcore.

can you post an A64tweaker shot, seperah? alpha timings may affect overall score, of course.

[Pitch]

Sure, No worries.

[Pitch]

FEAR benchmark..

Average FPS in HL2 was 198.41FPS

[tiamat63]

100% above 40FPS....*Faints*

[tiamat63]

@Pitch

Was that rig on SLI or your X1900?

[Pitch]

Just a single X1900XT.

[cadaveca]

with soft shadows?

I have yet to run the benches on my rigs yet.

I need the a64 tweaker shot form seperah to mimic his alpha timings.

[Pitch]

Soft Shadows were on.