AquaMark 3 competition

[Alec§taar]

I can't figure out why it's not showing the individual scores for the cpu/gfx, but here it is anyway.

Problems in that lib you used to patch it possibly, function call return type diff.'s in var values most likely!

APK

P.S.=> Going to put you up in minutes, redo chart, averages - Soooo... just be patient my man!

DONE!

(You are noted in the test results as impossible to determine for the GFX/CPU analysis portions of the results)

No biggie either! The MAIN SCORE IS the most important anyhow...

(I listed the categories as I felt @ least, in their order of importance - Graphics (GFX) being the TRULY more important one, as MOST games are graphics dependent MORE than CPU, & thus? THEN cpu last here etc.)...apk

 

[giorgos th.]

I can't figure out why it's not showing the individual scores for the cpu/gfx, but here it is anyway.

http://img.techpowerup.org/060825/aq3-100k.jpg

i`ve only seen that with scores over 200,000.seems strange.

 

[Lt_JWS]

The screenshot is of the benchmark run.... go to: My Documents/Aquamark3/ then you'll have a list of all the am3 runs you've made on your PC, I'll try for a "normal" screenshot in a bit

 

[Lt_JWS]

Sorry for the double post but ahwell.... Thanks for not taking my screenshot lol

145,337

E6400@ 3.32 / X1900XT @ 740/855
Settings:

 

[cdawall]

alecstar i ran that @2.44ghz btw oh and does anyone know how safe it is to instaede of modding my card to just up the v on my agp bus cause i ran that test @1.75v on the bus is that safe cause if it is im gunna run it up to the 2.85v max and oc my card some more

 

[pt]

i got a error while running it for 2 times, can anyone help me fix it?

 

[cdawall]

go back some pages and there is a patch

 

[pt]

looks like in this test i will get my ass kicked...

score at 2700mhz, and stock gfx cards clocks

 

[Alec§taar]

alecstar i ran that @2.44ghz

2439mhz = 2.44 ghz!

* DO NOTE, the 39 will round up to a 4 in decimal view...

(I only used what your CPU-z 1.36 said, iirc, because I usually do... barring that? I look @ your user profiles)

APK

 

[Alec§taar]

i got a error while running it for 2 times, can anyone help me fix it?

Patch DLL, refer to InfraRed's posts, it looks like YOU NEED IT, as he did...

HOWEVER:

There apparently are some "drawbacks" in using that lib!

Note how I list InfraRed as "indeterminate" on CPU/GFX charts areas? He HAD no result there, literally!

(It appears that lib is a 'quick hack' & not very well done, OR the app is not reporting CPU/GFX portions upon getting function call return values from the lib/DLL (maybe too many decimal points, or is shooting back integer only, who knows?), BUT, the app does report overall score (the most important part)).

I would personally "lean to" the DLL being an imperfect build, but it is NOT out of the question that the app itself cannot properly "COPE" w/ the return values & has errtraps that leave it unchanged (unknown result) on CPU/GFX parts...

(That's what I think anyhow)

APK

 

[pt]

Patch DLL, refer to InfraRed's posts... but, there are some drawbacks in that lib apparently (not reporting CPU/GFX portions, BUT, does report overall score (the most important part)).

Apparently, either that DLL has a mismatch in parameters passed thru its functions, OR return values, OR, the app itself cannot properly "COPE" w/ the return values & has errtraps that leave it unchanged (unknown result) on CPU/GFX parts...

(That's what I think anyhow)

APK

it worked for me, besides my low score

 

[Alec§taar]

it worked for me, besides my low score

Yea, some of the guys here said it is "sketchy" & inconsistent... note some of their comments earlier.



* STILL, it worked for you, the bottom-line... which is good!

PT, you are on the charts, thank for joining - the charts wouldn't be as nice as they are w/out your idea to add CPU stuff etc. in both of my tests (more thorough).

(DONE!!!).

APK

P.S.=> About "Shitty Scores" etc.?

Hey man:

Look, you're in a pack of "TITANS" type machines, especially w/ the CONROES rolling out now as they have...

Do NOT feel bad about that @ all, you're just "overmatched" (Heck, I am with my system & it's only 6 months old!)...

Why do tests like these?

WELL, to see where your machine "falls short" vs. other beating you, hardware-wise first of all (so you can upgrade possibly using their parts), as that is a GOOD GUIDE in & of itself!

This test IS showing that much - some folks with COLOSSAL cpu's power, are not showing that in Graphics, or their overall score... others (like myself imo) are showing that for all the parts they have, certain parts hold them DOWN... my RAM does me, for example, hugely.

Secondly, to learn more on how to get MORE outta your rig, this WILL drive you to attempt higher o/c's (this is the best part for me)...

GOOD PURE HANDS-ON RESEARCH, vs. machines faster than yours? Good test... good knowledge, & attempting higher O/C's?? GOOD KNOW-HOW! apk

 

[Alec§taar]

AquaMark 3 Results/Scores/Standings on 08-25-2006

REPOSTING TO LAST PAGE, in prep for posting DOM's score... apk

 

[DOM]

well here's my score, didnt wanna work at 1059 it locked up and was making a beep noise is that bad ?

 

[alpha0ne]

use fraps guys for you screenies.

If you press the print screen key it should save a ss in your pictures folder

 

[Alec§taar]

well here's my score, didnt wanna work at 1059 it locked up and was making a beep noise is that bad ?

DOM: Didn't mean to "blow off" your score & all that... but, I am 'taking a tiny break' tonite (IT'S FRIDAY MAN!!!) & taking it easy!

I will put it up tomorrow a.m. w/ my coffee (good brain reboot exercise, doing the chart makes me concentrate harder etc.)...



* This thread, it was MASSIVELY busy today... surprised me in fact!

APK

 

[Alec§taar]

AquaMark 3 Results/Scores/Standings on 08-26-2006

REPOSTING TO BOTTOM OF THREAD SO ALL KNOW RECENTLY ADDED SCORES & AVG ARE DONE + ADDED... apk

 

[DOM]

DOM: Didn't mean to "blow off" your score & all that... but, I am 'taking a tiny break' tonite (IT'S FRIDAY MAN!!!) & taking it easy!

I will put it up tomorrow a.m. w/ my coffee (good brain reboot exercise, doing the chart makes me concentrate harder etc.)...



* This thread, it was MASSIVELY busy today... surprised me in fact!

APK

its just did it to see what i would get

 

[jlewis02]

No tweaks yet just OC a little more

 

[Alec§taar]

its just did it to see what i would get

WELL, as good a reason as ANY I have heard: I did it for that, myself... to see how GOOD of a "gaming rig" I popped together here, vs. an entire SITE chock-full of hardware-fiends/experts in the field, w/out a doubt.



* We've done the number cruncher test imo, in ScienceMark 2.0, & HDTach tests for disks during my stay here, thusfar in about 4-5 months or so.

In my time here, I saw & drew a great deal of good info. @ this point (Imo @ least, from some of the best here imo as well), to draw a few inferences from.

I pay back in my own way, when I can (doing the charts here, or spreading info. from where I am strongest, the OS / Softwares front, in return). It is the right thing to do, or attempt imo @ least, & I did learn a GREAT DEAL HERE, that was "slack" or that I let become thus: My hardwares-know-how (concentrating on coding/networking stuff, etc. instead - my livelyhood now, though hardware's my "roots").

Anyhow/anyways - This test? Caps it all off for me personally:

It is the last grounds for me to make judgements & formulate what my next machine will be... on the gaming end, that is.

APK

 

[Alec§taar]

No tweaks yet just OC a little more

Thanks man, that IS the spirit: YOU WANT MORE!



Keep @ it, & tomorrow a.m. I will redo the charts accordingly on ALL fronts...

APK

 

[trog100]

well i couldnt be arsed to turn everything off and maximize my system benching wise so leaving the browser and everything normal running i just ran the test..

my sandy core at 3.2 gig and 1900xtx at 690/800 only managed just over 100k.. compared to 143k thats pretty crap.. he he he

my only consolation is that "gaming reality" it isnt.. its far too old and cpu/system bound to be that..

it does show a certain intel product in good light thow.. he he

GFX = 15,924

CPU = 13,495

score = 100,165

trog

ps.. my ram is cheapo oem type stuff running cas 3 at about 213/426

 

[infrared]

*must beat trog!

 

[Alec§taar]

*must beat trog!

Uh man, don't mind me... but, did you ever figure out that DLL hassle w/ this thing? Does it STILL refuse to work for you reporting your GFX/CPU portions, consistently? Others got it to go/work, so I am just curious.

No biggie on that, because your SCORE shows up, the main thing!

However, it DOES give you indicators of where your system can improve... imo @ least.

LOL!

And, about Trog100:

Yes, he did get a pretty decent score, but I do NOT see the screenshot!

(Anyhow - I figure if you can break 100, you have a really powerful system, & I can't even COMPREHEND what the fastest systems here would be like smashing thru the 130-140++ barriers!)

This test's pretty good imo!

It shows you where you can improve CPU/Graphics & even memory-wise (for me especially because I am more convinced than ever that my RAM needs replacement with better stuff)

E.G.-> Everyone here w/ more experience overclocking just keeps telling me my system SHOULD blast past 1500's on ScienceMark 2.0 (& 120's here on this test & my RAM's my "downfall")... I finally believe them & this test "broke the camel's back" of my doubts.

APK

P.S.=> I'll be charting everyone's scores I missed yesterday in a few minutes, just looking @ emails from this forum & the posts & "pm's" they point to, & I'll have @ it! apk

 

[Alec§taar]

well i couldnt be arsed to turn everything off and maximize my system benching wise so leaving the browser and everything normal running i just ran the test..

I can be a minor "PAIN"... that's true, but you CAN get "longterm/permanent" gains via it as well (something to keep in mind) by not running services or apps you do NOT need to be, 24x7!

ps.. my ram is cheapo oem type stuff running cas 3 at about 213/426

Trog100, I have "normal" RAM too, it holds me back, probably you as well!



* Good thing RAM doesn't cost as much as CPU's or high-end vidcards do! It's an affordable upgrade, & imo? MUCH like "headers" are for a car - BEST "BANG FOR THE BUCK" for mileage AND power!

APK

P.S.=> Can you post us a screenshot man? Thanks... I will make an exception for you, but please, do post us a screenie... ordinarily I won't make exception to that, but...? After our "pagefile.sys" analysis, GREAT discussion?? OH, I think I can & will in YOUR case... lol!

By the way? I think I have the answer to what it is we were seeing there man... CacheMgr. activity imo! apk