Originally Posted by Mindweaver (Post 1719063)

CP how do you like your 965? Have you noticed any performance lose compared to the i7 while doing daily tasks?

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1719280)

I would say slight gains. Things feel snappier. However, I ran a 3dmark and I cried :cry:

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1719280)

I would say slight gains. Things feel snappier. However, I ran a 3dmark and I cried :cry:

Originally Posted by Paulieg (Post 1719309)

This exactly how I feel when I go back to a Phenom II rig. Daily task just feel quicker and smooth, but when I start benching, I'm like :banghead: Which is exactly why I'm building a Phenom II rig that is going to be a daily driver and gamer. No real benching, other than some initial benching to see what this 955 C3 can do.

Originally Posted by hat (Post 1719823)

that's probably the fresh install of windows

Originally Posted by Paulieg (Post 1719309)

This exactly how I feel when I go back to a Phenom II rig. Daily task just feel quicker and smooth, but when I start benching, I'm like :banghead: Which is exactly why I'm building a Phenom II rig that is going to be a daily driver and gamer. No real benching, other than some initial benching to see what this 955 C3 can do.

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720228)

Negative, same install of windows since I had the i7.

Originally Posted by hat (Post 1720235)

wat

how did you go from an Intel setup to an AMD setup without reinstalling windows

Originally Posted by KieX (Post 1720311)

Just noticed from my stats that when you play games for hours on end, even with BOINC at 100% CPU usage, the PPD goes down significantly. Is there a way to lessen this effect?

Originally Posted by KieX (Post 1720340)

Cool thanks CP.

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1719280)

I would say slight gains. Things feel snappier. However, I ran a 3dmark and I cried :cry:

Originally Posted by Paulieg (Post 1719309)

This exactly how I feel when I go back to a Phenom II rig. Daily task just feel quicker and smooth, but when I start benching, I'm like :banghead: Which is exactly why I'm building a Phenom II rig that is going to be a daily driver and gamer. No real benching, other than some initial benching to see what this 955 C3 can do.

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720253)

Works just fine. I'm waiting on saving up some money for a Raptor so I can also get W7 along with it and do a fresh install. But hey, rig runs perfect :toast:

Originally Posted by Mindweaver (Post 1720489)

Yea, I want a newer AMD rig.. hehehe



I wouldn't go with raptor unless it's really cheap.. I've got 4 150gb raptors in RAID 5 and with in 2 years i've had two drives to fail... But I bought 6 going in to have 2 spare.. hehehe They didn't go out at the same time.. around 6months apart. One good thing is they have a 5 year warranty! :toast: Don't get me wrong they are fast drives, but I would go SSD or just get 3 7200 rpm drives, and put them in RAID 1. I've got 3 WD 7200rpm 250gb drives in RAID 1 for a year now, and they are great!

I just bought an Intel X25-V 40gb for my D620 laptop, and it's awesome! in my laptop.. hehehe not tested it on any of my desktops yet..hehehe I tested the drive in atto and with me only using the intel tool to optimize the drive. I'm getting 44mb write, 135mb read. The specs are 35mb write and 170mb read. I also, ran atto on my x3 wd's in RAID 1 and it's 165mb write, and 171mb read.

I've got a few more machine's with x2 7200 drives in RAID 1. I'll post some of there spec later if you want? :toast:

Originally Posted by Mindweaver (Post 1720489)

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720491)

yeah, please post them. SSD's are just too expensive bro.

Originally Posted by theonedub (Post 1720494)

780i FTW and Phenom 965 BE C3?! Combo in the making :D :D

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720253)

Works just fine. I'm waiting on saving up some money for a Raptor so I can also get W7 along with it and do a fresh install. But hey, rig runs perfect :toast:

Originally Posted by Wile E (Post 1720802)

To properly compare, you need to do a clean install for each. Too many variables otherwise.


At any rate. My production will be dropping way off for a while. My Spec V blew a head gasket and spun a rod bearing in the process, and I just can't afford the $150/month crunching and folding full bore added to my electric bill.

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720830)

I agree. But it doesn't have to be AMD, CPU's without HT feel snappier than i7's. HT is great for some benches and software, but not the greatest for daily computing.

My QX feels snappier than the i7 also. i do remember at times i had HT disabled on the i7 and it definitely got around windows and certain things faster.

on the other hand, good luck getting your car fixed man :toast:

Originally Posted by Wile E (Post 1720839)

Hopefully it will be fixed in about a month. Found a 30k mile engine for it already. I don't have the space or tools to swap it myself anymore, so the engine plus installation will be $2300 + new clutch while it's out + header to eliminate the close-coupled cat that killed it in the first place. So, around $2700 total.

Originally Posted by Chicken Patty (Post 1720843)

Last time we spoke you estimated it at a lot more. So looks like you are saving some cash. :toast:

Originally Posted by Wile E (Post 1720847)

Yeah, lucked out on finding a good, low-mileage engine. Everything else was high mileage, which I didn't want, so my only other option would've been a rebuild, which would've cost me $2200 just for the engine, not including labor.