Erk! Artifacts in PS2.0 test

[pablofrogo]

With my 9800pro modded to XT (R360, XT PCB, Hynix 2.5) I get artifacts in the PS2 test of 3dmark 03, but not in any games or other tests. I have a Rev 1 Arctic cooler and they are definately core artifacts. The card is runing at stcok XT, but I get artifacts at stock pro too. I just put it down to the test being wierd, but is there any real reason for these artifacts?

 

[mpan3]

By artifact, do you mean little white dots flashing only NEAR THE EDGE of the elephant and the rhino? If so, then don't worry because I think that's a software bug rather than a OC problem. I have the same problem with my 9600 even at 50mh below stock speed.

 

[pablofrogo]

Thanks, yeah it seems to be, I get less with AA on and higher res.. guess it's nothing to worry about then

 

[mpan3]

NP, If 3DMakr03 PS2.0 test is the only place where you see artifacts, then you are fine. Nice rig by the way!

 

[pablofrogo]

Yeah, it's the only one, and thanks Although I'm thinking of upgrading the HDD soon, and the CPU/mobo near Xmas.. Also, I'm trying to get a DDR booster soon so I can start really OC'ing

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 NCQ
Antec 550W truecontrol PSU
OCZ DDR booster
Akasa RAM Heatspreaders
AMD 64 3500+
DFI Lanparty Ultra-D (Skt 939)


BTW, this thread needs moving to General Hardware.

 

[mpan3]

Hehe another "I am going 939". Are you going to get new RAMs? I thought A64 requires buffered/registered RAM, enlighten me.

 

[pablofrogo]

Nope, that's 940... No-one like that, except servers. 939 is the new AMD desktop standard, it should last a few years, although, I may get a 90nm AMD because of the added OC'ing potential. In fact, I will get a 90nm AMD because they will be out by the time I get a new CPU.

 

[mpan3]

So ONLY 940 requires buffered RAM? That's good to know. Thanx!

 

[pablofrogo]

Yep, and it was nooooo problem