PowerColor Pimp My Rig Contest - General Discussion - Page 2

W1zzard · Sep 3, 2012, 02:48 PM

I think it's an interesting challenge figuring out how to make a system slow enough. But Powercolor said I can't participate

Kreij · Sep 3, 2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

I think it's an interesting challenge figuring out how to make a system slow enough. But Powercolor said I can't participate

Use my account.

m1dg3t · Sep 3, 2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

I think it's an interesting challenge figuring out how to make a system slow enough. But Powercolor said I can't participate

Well, duh! You are THE W1zzard ffs

People need to have a chance at winning

W1zzard · Sep 3, 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m1dg3t

People need to have a chance at winning

Vancha · Sep 3, 2012, 02:54 PM

Aw, that's a letdown. What I'm using now is the best rig I've ever owned and it probably warrants being given a pity rig, but it's not about having a rig that needs to be pimped at all...

Kreij · Sep 3, 2012, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m1dg3t

People need to have a chance at winning

And one of those people should be W1zz, IMO.
But I do understand that it would look kind of shady if he won, even legitimately, since his site is sponsoring the contest.

Maban · Sep 3, 2012, 02:59 PM

He already got to play with one.

m1dg3t · Sep 3, 2012, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

Don't "

" me lol

You know it only takes a wave of that wand of yours

You could always register at another participating site and enter/compete under a pseudonym lol

No need to get all serious uncle Kreij, it's to early for that

Maddie · Sep 3, 2012, 03:35 PM

I felt rather proud when I dragged my old system out and scored 613... But I can see this will obviously require alot more.

vavyn · Sep 3, 2012, 05:00 PM

@w1zz

Typo at rule 10

"ou" should be "you

Bumbis · Sep 3, 2012, 06:50 PM

I guess i need to post it here or something?

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm03/6477903

cdawall · Sep 3, 2012, 07:21 PM

This takes more thinking than I imigined scored a 789 first try need to shave 788 points off...

FordGT90Concept · Sep 3, 2012, 07:45 PM

I wonder if Windows 95 will run 3Dmark2003 and how low of a score a Pentium II 266 Hz gets at stock.

Maddie · Sep 3, 2012, 08:27 PM

Well after defragging at the same time and changing the priority to low I shaved around 80 points extra off. Might take a stick of the RAM out see if it help a little next attempt. Anyone got any major point dropping strategics?

SherwoodForest · Sep 3, 2012, 09:48 PM

Alright, so I'm still new to this whole newfangled "computer" tech lol i'm breaking out my dads old P5 board for this one though. The only real question I have is where do i get 3dmark03...seems like something that was left out...Idk If I could get some help it'd be much appreciated.

Sherwood

cdawall · Sep 3, 2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SherwoodForest

Alright, so I'm still new to this whole newfangled "computer" tech lol i'm breaking out my dads old P5 board for this one though. The only real question I have is where do i get 3dmark03...seems like something that was left out...Idk If I could get some help it'd be much appreciated.

Sherwood

here

loloTHUNDAH · Sep 4, 2012, 01:08 AM

What if running 3dmark03 destroys my PC? My space age rig can't even run Counter Strike 1.0 and half life 1 :C

cdawall · Sep 4, 2012, 02:42 AM

Absolution · Sep 4, 2012, 04:01 AM

Well there is always the 2nd unknown test to look foward too.

Btw when they say that they will combine the scores at the end, they mean the 3dmarks or the fps from 3dmark2003 in round 1?

The Von Matrices · Sep 4, 2012, 04:17 AM

I would have preferred if the contest was to take the oldest hardware and make it look the coolest. Like a custom water cooling loop with loads of LEDs for a K6 or something like that.

KaNe · Sep 4, 2012, 11:21 AM

First of all, I want to say hi to everyone!

I just want to know if this result is valid, with "Driver status Not FM Approved":

http://www.3dmark.com/3dm03/6477951

KaNe.

insane 360 · Sep 4, 2012, 03:49 PM

i thought it should involve pictures showing busted hardware/video proof that you have old crap hardware and maybe do a ladder round.

the people who will win have more time and money then i have...must be nice

good luck to all who can though and congrats

catnipkiller · Sep 4, 2012, 04:01 PM

I bet some one with a i7 ivy and a 580 will win. Just like last year the person with the moat time and hardware will win. The title of this contest is missleading as a fast moded system will win again. So no real point in joining.

Arctucas · Sep 4, 2012, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catnipkiller

I bet some one with a i7 ivy and a 580 will win. Just like last year the person with the moat time and hardware will win. The title of this contest is missleading as a fast moded system will win again. So no real point in joining.

My sentiments, exactly.

I wasted far too much time and money last year.

But, I wish everyone who participates this year the best of luck... you will definitely need it.

camoxiong · Sep 4, 2012, 08:43 PM

I was just wondering does on board graphics count?

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Memory:	3x 2048 MB Mushkin DDR3
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Case:	NZXT H2
Sound Card:	On-board Realtek HD
PSU:	Kingwin Absolute Platinum 550 W
Software:	Windows 7 64-bit

Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad QX9650 Extreme @ 3.0 GHz
Motherboard:	Asus Rampage Formula
Cooling:	ZeroTherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
Memory:	8GB (4 x 2GB) Corsair Dominator PC2-8500
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Hard Disk:	2 x Seagate Barracuda 320GB in RAID 0
Optical Drive:	Sony DRU-120C DVD-RW
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Case:	Thermaltake Armor w/ 250mm Side Fan
Sound Card:	SupremeFX 8ch Audio
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Hard Disk:	Crucial C300 128 GB, WD6400AAKS 640 GB, WD15EADS 1.5 TB
Optical Drive:	BenQ DW1640
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell U3011 30", 2560x1600 + 19" 1280x1024
Case:	NZXT H2
Sound Card:	On-board Realtek HD
PSU:	Kingwin Absolute Platinum 550 W
Software:	Windows 7 64-bit

Processor:	Intel Core 2 Quad QX9650 Extreme @ 3.0 GHz
Motherboard:	Asus Rampage Formula
Cooling:	ZeroTherm Nirvana NV120 Premium
Memory:	8GB (4 x 2GB) Corsair Dominator PC2-8500
Video Card:	2 x Sapphire Radeon HD6970
Hard Disk:	2 x Seagate Barracuda 320GB in RAID 0
Optical Drive:	Sony DRU-120C DVD-RW
CRT/LCD Model:	Dell 3007WFP 30" LCD (2560 x 1600)
Case:	Thermaltake Armor w/ 250mm Side Fan
Sound Card:	SupremeFX 8ch Audio
PSU:	Thermaltake Toughpower 750W Modular
Software:	Win8 Pro x64 / Cat 12.10

Sep 3, 2012, 02:48 PM	#26
W1zzard Benevolent Dictator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 13,790 (4.18/day) Thanks: 184 Thanked 10,280 Times in 3,175 Posts System Specs	I think it's an interesting challenge figuring out how to make a system slow enough. But Powercolor said I can't participate

Sep 3, 2012, 02:54 PM	#30
Vancha Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 328 (0.31/day) Thanks: 16 Thanked 60 Times in 48 Posts	Aw, that's a letdown. What I'm using now is the best rig I've ever owned and it probably warrants being given a pity rig, but it's not about having a rig that needs to be pimped at all...

Sep 3, 2012, 02:59 PM	#32
Maban Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Minnesota Posts: 1,925 (1.01/day) Thanks: 803 Thanked 554 Times in 362 Posts System Specs	He already got to play with one.

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Sep 3, 2012, 03:35 PM	#34
Maddie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I felt rather proud when I dragged my old system out and scored 613... But I can see this will obviously require alot more.

Processor:	AM3+ 4170 Bulldozer
Memory:	8GB DDR3 Corsair Vengance
Video Card:	XFX Black Edition 6870 Radeon HD
Optical Drive:	NONE
CRT/LCD Model:	E2220HD
Case:	Cooler Master Enforcer

Sep 3, 2012, 05:00 PM	#35
vavyn Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 26 (0.03/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	@w1zz Typo at rule 10 "ou" should be "you

Sep 3, 2012, 06:50 PM	#36
Bumbis Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Latvia Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	I guess i need to post it here or something? http://www.3dmark.com/3dm03/6477903

Processor:	Intel Pentium 4 641 @ 3.53Ghz
Motherboard:	Albatron PM945GZ v2.0
Cooling:	Stock
Memory:	2048 MB Micron Technology DDR2 @ 400 MHz
Video Card:	ATI Radeon X1300/X1550
Hard Disk:	Seagate 149gb 7200rpm
CRT/LCD Model:	Acer AL1916W
PSU:	Sinan 430w

Sep 3, 2012, 07:21 PM	#37
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,027 (6.42/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,755 Times in 2,224 Posts System Specs	This takes more thinking than I imigined scored a 789 first try need to shave 788 points off... __________________

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Sep 3, 2012, 07:45 PM	#38
FordGT90Concept "I go fast!1!11!1!" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IA, USA Posts: 10,579 (6.28/day) Thanks: 1,755 Thanked 2,598 Times in 1,962 Posts System Specs	I wonder if Windows 95 will run 3Dmark2003 and how low of a score a Pentium II 266 Hz gets at stock. __________________ Golden Rule of Programming: Never assume. try { SteamDownload(); } catch (Steamception ex) { RageQuit(); }

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Sep 3, 2012, 08:27 PM	#39
Maddie Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2 (0.01/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Well after defragging at the same time and changing the priority to low I shaved around 80 points extra off. Might take a stick of the RAM out see if it help a little next attempt. Anyone got any major point dropping strategics?

Sep 3, 2012, 09:48 PM	#40
SherwoodForest Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Help Alright, so I'm still new to this whole newfangled "computer" tech lol i'm breaking out my dads old P5 board for this one though. The only real question I have is where do i get 3dmark03...seems like something that was left out...Idk If I could get some help it'd be much appreciated. Sherwood

Sep 4, 2012, 01:08 AM	#42
loloTHUNDAH Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Philippines Posts: 63 (0.18/day) Thanks: 36 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	What if running 3dmark03 destroys my PC? My space age rig can't even run Counter Strike 1.0 and half life 1 :C

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Sep 4, 2012, 02:42 AM	#43
cdawall where the hell are my stars Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: some AF base Posts: 16,027 (6.42/day) Thanks: 457 Thanked 2,755 Times in 2,224 Posts System Specs	__________________

Sep 4, 2012, 04:01 AM	#44
Absolution Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 213 (0.53/day) Thanks: 87 Thanked 33 Times in 19 Posts System Specs	Well there is always the 2nd unknown test to look foward too. Btw when they say that they will combine the scores at the end, they mean the 3dmarks or the fps from 3dmark2003 in round 1?

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PSU:	FSP 700W Epsilon

Sep 4, 2012, 04:17 AM	#45
The Von Matrices Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 436 (0.49/day) Thanks: 118 Thanked 107 Times in 78 Posts System Specs	I would have preferred if the contest was to take the oldest hardware and make it look the coolest. Like a custom water cooling loop with loads of LEDs for a K6 or something like that. __________________

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Sep 4, 2012, 11:21 AM	#46
KaNe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Catalonia Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts System Specs	Valid result? First of all, I want to say hi to everyone! I just want to know if this result is valid, with "Driver status Not FM Approved": http://www.3dmark.com/3dm03/6477951 KaNe.

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Sep 4, 2012, 03:49 PM	#47
insane 360 Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 130 (0.08/day) Thanks: 18 Thanked 35 Times in 21 Posts System Specs	i thought it should involve pictures showing busted hardware/video proof that you have old crap hardware and maybe do a ladder round. the people who will win have more time and money then i have...must be nice good luck to all who can though and congrats

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Sound Card:	stock
PSU:	stock
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Sep 4, 2012, 04:01 PM	#48
catnipkiller Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: canada Posts: 1,059 (0.93/day) Thanks: 340 Thanked 471 Times in 326 Posts System Specs	I bet some one with a i7 ivy and a 580 will win. Just like last year the person with the moat time and hardware will win. The title of this contest is missleading as a fast moded system will win again. So no real point in joining.

System Name:	INTEL/AMD
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Case:	Thermaltake Xaser VI
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Benchmarks:	3DM Vantage 36196

Sep 4, 2012, 08:43 PM	#50
camoxiong Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Fresno, CA Central Valley Posts: 539 (0.61/day) Thanks: 115 Thanked 44 Times in 36 Posts System Specs	I was just wondering does on board graphics count? __________________ My Heatware doesn't have anything, but my Ebay does. Heatware - http://www.heatware.com/eval.php?id=73415 Ebay - http://myworld.ebay.com/camoxiong