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Something along those lines... though honestly, we'd have a much clearer picture if we actually knew how every driver truly stacks up, but that's just not the case right now...

It would be far more interesting if they just put everyone behind the wheel of a 1978-era car... then you could actually judge who has the talent. Back then, you didn't have all this complex aerodynamics, or those "grooved" tires, or any of this modern electronic nonsense...

Once the race actually kicks off, it honestly doesn't matter whether you're standing up or sitting down 😁—at least, that was my experience during my last trip to the track... but just a word of advice: if you happen to snag seats near the front, you DEFINITELY need to use those earplugs they hand out... 😁

Aaron Palmer55 said:That would finally settle the debate on who the absolute best really is.

Even if you managed to put every single driver into an identical car, you still wouldn't actually know who the best one is. Why? Well, it comes down to preference. One driver might thrive with a bit of oversteer, while another prefers dealing with understeer. Some people want a soft, compliant setup, whereas others demand something much stiffer. There are all these tiny nuances that change everything... even something as simple as being slightly off on your tire pressure, and suddenly you're losing half a second per lap.

Anđeo said:I have this nagging intuition that Montoya might end up pulling out of the next race because of those engine issues...

Man, that would be absolutely devastating for the team... 😁>

Aaron Palmer55 said:Why did she pass so many talented drivers during this race?

Sure, there was the showmanship aspect and the race itself was certainly more entertaining, BUT if you look at the actual circumstances:
First off, she overtook Sato... who ended up retiring after completely burning through his front left brake disc. Then she moved past Button, who also had to pull out due to that clutch issue he'd been dealing with since the start, along with his brake problems. She also passed Webber, who absolutely shredded his tires after that excursion off track—he even mentioned after the race how much the car was vibrating. And let's not forget she went past Rubens, who was struggling without sixth gear and having those nasty gearbox shifts from second to third, all while fighting on Bridgestone rubber...

If she had happened to be running close to Kimmi, Ralf, or Trulli, I honestly doubt she would have managed to make any moves at all...

It really ought to fly 😁

By the way, regarding the Zalmanov cooler on the Semporna... which motherboard are we talking about here??

Alright, let me dive into this...
The Sempron is running on a 333(166) bus, though you might be able to push that memory up to 400...

I believe if you look through your BIOS settings, there should be an option to adjust the memory frequency—that’s how you’ll get it hitting 400 if it isn't doing so already.

By the way, when you start bumping up the memory voltage, you can safely go up to 2.8V. It doesn't run too hot at that level, and it's actually the maximum voltage allowed per the official specs. If you have a decent cooler installed, you could try bumping the Sempron voltage up to about 1.75V; if you do that, you might just find enough headroom to push the bus up to 200.

Well, someone started a thread over in the FBI:Memory section regarding ClockGen, so I just thought I’d bring it up... I actually know my way around changing the buffers 🙂

On another note, I managed to track down some modded BIOS files for my motherboard, though I haven't quite summoned the courage to flash them yet... maybe one of these days when I finally have enough room for two separate PCs set up

I haven't had a chance to dive deep into the specifics of what you were asking... I believe it was regarding the 200*14 ratio? Regardless, I'll be sure to post an update once I've finished running all the tests.

It turns out my motherboard doesn't actually offer any manual "selection" for memory ratios like the FSB; instead, the board seems to handle those settings automatically on its own. I'm honestly not quite sure how it calculates the logic behind it, but I'm essentially at its mercy. This means my usable FSB frequencies are limited strictly to 166, 200, 220, and 240.

Regarding the power supply, I actually had to swap it out because my old unit just couldn't handle pushing things past 2.5GHz... I've moved over to a Tagan 480 w now, and honestly, I'm quite pleased with it...

As for the memory situation: trying an FSB 1:1 ratio just wasn't an option for me... I'm running some Kingmax 433, and it refuses to cooperate even at 434MHz with the VDimm set to 2.8V... so, I've settled on frequencies where I can keep the memory stable within the 380-420MHz range...

When it comes to the motherboard itself, the MOSFETs are being cooled pretty aggressively, much like the Northbridge, Southbridge, and the memory... internal case temperatures are hovering right around ambient + 2°C...

Regarding that "code," I might take a look tomorrow... I actually just got this rig back from a friend yesterday (it was running a water cooler), so I'm not exactly itching to tear down that Vulcan setup constantly... especially considering how many capacitors are crowded around the socket 😁

marg said:and yeah, the gauges on ClockGen show about 2450MHz and roughly 205MHz (if any Mobile Barton owners want to try tweaking the values in ClockGen, just remember you don't actually have to click "set values")

If things are working for me, I really don't feel the need to defend myself, do I? Why would I start posting nonsense? It isn't my life's mission to spend all day trying to convince people of my supposed "god-tier" overclocking skills.😁

By the way, there is really only one reason I use ClockGen. When I crank the FSB up to 200MHz (or higher), EasyTune tells me the PCI is at 66MHz and the AGP is at 100MHz... I was basically just using ClockGen to verify that the buses were staying "correct."

Unfortunately, I had to scale back to 220*12, which is roughly 2650MHz... because things were getting pretty toasted (hitting about 68°C) and I wasn't particularly keen on taking that kind of risk. Now it's running at that frequency with a max temp of around 52°C...

The strange part was that MemTest86 would crash after about half an hour (at 2880), even though everything seemed perfectly fine within Windows...

I did manage to get the processor to run at 231*13, if I recall correctly... which is just a hair over 3000MHz. However, the VCore was sitting around 2.1V, and I was using a water cooler at the time (I went over to a friend's place to test it out, since he has the setup and I wanted to see how good this CPU actually was).

It seems I actually ended up with a beast of a processor, because when I tried the exact same chip at my friend's place (he picked up his mobile unit locally... I believe from Ve-mil), it wouldn't go past 2.5GHz even at about 1.8V...

That’s why I always say: stick to American products.

Andrew Richardson2 said:3Dlabs Wildcat VP990 Pro (512 MB) Graphic Card

😁 Personally, I’ve always found myself leaning toward Quadro... I just never quite felt a connection with 3Dlabs or their specific line of chipsets. It’s true that Quadro tends to command a higher price tag, but in my experience...

Andrew Richardson2 said:Nvidia GeForce2 Pro 512 mb ??

From what I recall, the GeForce 2 Pro/GTS/Ti series uses a 128-bit chip that can only theoretically support up to 128MB of memory—though, if memory serves, even the top-tier versions maxed out at 64MB.

The first commercial products hitting the 512MB mark just surfaced about a week ago, specifically looking at things like the 6800Ultra 512MB... and even those are mostly just engineering samples circulating right now.

Did you happen to catch the manufacturer on that one? I'd be curious to know who's making such a thing.

Jason Harris2 said:I should have mentioned earlier that those temperature readings need to be adjusted by about 5-10°C. That’s just an offset Gigabyte builds into the BIOS as a buffer for safe overclocking.

As for the Democratic Party, I know quite a few people ran into issues with them, though I'm not entirely sure why—other than the fact that they are positioned in a rather awkward spot.
My guess is that back then, it was mostly due to subpar power supplies; personally, my rail oscillations stay within a very tight +/-0.01v range.

I think I'll be dropping a Volcano12 in there shortly. 😁

By the way, I actually went out of my way to buy this specific Aopen tower case because the side panel featured a single duct designed to direct airflow straight onto the processor to vent the heat out. The reviews claimed it could drop temps by 10°C.

Of course, when the box finally arrived, I realized the holes weren't there, and I later found out you can't order the panel separately. Fujifilm, honestly.👎

Actually, it is possible that Gigabyte is adding that offset... I haven't had the chance to take precise measurements yet... not that I really feel the need to, since it's running at roughly 2.7-2.8 GHz at about 42-52°C.

Regarding the Democratic Party... yes, it could definitely be the power supply, though some folks had trouble even with high-end units... it just goes to show how many variables are involved.

About that little tube thing... technically, it should be called a "CPU duct." Its purpose isn't to pull air away from the heatsink, but rather to funnel fresh air directly from the outside onto the CPU cooler to prevent hot air from recirculating inside the chassis.

And usually, those specific cutouts are more of a DIY project since every motherboard places the processor in a different spot, making a universal design a bit tricky. You can buy them if you want, but if you're feeling adventurous and don't want to spend the money... grab a hacksaw and start carving away at the case! 😁

Jason Harris2 said:So, I have one potential candidate sitting there ready to be pushed to a 4GHz PassMark rating, but honestly, I really ought to hunt down a more robust cooler first. I’m just not quite feeling up to the task of tinkering with it right now—I have far too much respect for my current RAID setup and I simply don't have the desire to risk a catastrophic drive failure just for the sake of a little extra speed. 😁

The last time I gave it a go, I had it overclocked to 2400MHz—running at 220+11—with a voltage of 1.60v. I was using some generic, off-brand RAM and a basic cooler that I picked up... $17It’s quite steady, actually. I’m seeing about 50 degrees when it's just sitting idle, and once I put it under a full load, it climbs to around 65. Nothing to worry about there!
By the way, does anyone have a recommendation for a decent cooler for my GA-7NNXPV paired with a Democratic Party setup? I’m running into a bit of a headache here—there's simply no room left in the chassis, and the motherboard doesn't even have the mounting holes I need. Such a bother.😢

I honestly think you’d be a perfect match for the Vulcan... just like Mr. X was saying.
I suspect those temperatures would be perfectly acceptable...

To be honest, seeing anything over 58°C while under load feels like we're pushing things just a bit too far. It makes me wonder how much longer that kind of heat can actually stay stable before things start acting up.
If you're looking to dive into overclocking, I’d suggest pulling that Democratic Party component out first. I know quite a few people who have run into nothing but trouble with it lately. That said, if you aren't particularly bothered by its quirks and everything seems to be running smoothly for you, then there's really no reason to mess with it. Just my two cents!

Just a quick suggestion, though—if you happen to run into any "glitchy" or unexpected issues with your motherboard down the road, try simply removing that Democratic Party component. It might just solve the problem.

Equilibrium said:You know, you’ve really stirred up some old memories for me. It reminds me of back when I was serving in the military about eight years ago—I spent my time working on radar systems, constantly scanning those exact same frequencies. 😁

😁

Well, at least the Pentium 4 finally managed to break through the barrier...
I honestly feel like I dodged a massive bullet when it came to being drafted. It’s one of those things you just have to be incredibly grateful for, really. 😁 It seems I'll be joining the fray as well. 😁

That’s some solid RAM right there. 🙂

As for the power supply, I was just thinking—it would be pretty legendary if you managed to break that 4GHz barrier. 😁

Personally, I’ve capped mine at 3GHz using just air cooling... we'll see how it goes.

It all looks pretty solid on paper... though I can't help but wonder if your Pentium 4 is just hitting its limit when you try to push it to 4GHz, which might be why it won't boot up properly. It reminds me of a time I was tinkering with an old workstation back in the day and couldn't figure out why the system kept hanging during POST. You might want to grab a voltmeter or check your monitoring software to see what that +12V rail is doing while you're sitting at 3.95GHz. If that voltage dips below 11.8V or climbs above 12.35V, there's a good chance that instability is exactly why you can't quite make that jump to 4GHz.

And what about the power supply? Would you say it's actually high quality, or just something decent?

John Palmer4 said:That 3.95 figure represents the speed where the system remains perfectly stable after being pushed for several hours straight.

On a side note, my Prescott setup is running at 3.2 with an i875 chipset.

That’s interesting... I was wondering why you wouldn't hit 4.0? I mean, if it’s actually holding steady at 3.95, surely it should be able to POST at 4.0, right?

John Palmer4 said:Well, I suppose I should contribute a little something "intellectual" to this discussion as well... 😁

I’ve been spending a little bit of my free time tinkering around with some frequency and voltage settings lately. It’s a bit of a hobby of mine, really—just seeing how far I can push things without everything going sideways. As it stands right now, I have managed to get my processor running at 3.95 GHz, with the FSB sitting at 980MHz. It feels quite steady so far!

It simply won't run on 4 gigs of RAM, dammit...

Is that 3.95 GHz figure based on actual, real-world stability testing—like, running non-stop without any hiccups—or is it just the theoretical maximum speed the chip can hit before it hits a wall?

brightgull15 said:Are you running a water-cooling setup on that rig?

It isn't strictly necessary to have that... especially if you're seeing a Prescott running at around 3.4 to 3.6 GHz.
Now, I have to say, that Zalman cooler is absolutely top-tier hardware... provided you don't mind it sounding like a Boeing 747 hitting max thrust during takeoff.

Mr. Nice Guy said:I have just one quick question.
I noticed there’s a mobile device listed for sale with the 2800+ designation that runs on...
Is this frequency at 2133 MHz actually the same processor type as the 2500 model? I was looking through some old specs earlier today while sipping my coffee, and I couldn't quite tell if they were built on the same architecture.
If that were the case, do you think it would be possible to overclock this to a higher clock speed?

Actually, if I recall correctly, I believe there was some analysis done somewhere suggesting that the 2500 mobile has a specific ceiling when it comes to overclocking. That’s precisely why I decided to pick one up for myself. 😁

Mr. Nice Guy said:I currently have a standard 2600 setup. I was wondering, would it actually be worth pulling the trigger on this one?

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Mr. Nice Guy said:I wouldn't say that's quite the case...

If I were in your shoes, I’d probably suggest saving up a bit more cash first. It might be worth holding off until you can make the jump to either the 754 or 939 platform. It's usually better to do it right the first time rather than rushing into something that won't hold up.

I have to agree with that sentiment... Honestly, I don't see the point in dropping an extra $120 on a mobile processor just to get a marginal bump of maybe 400MHz. For that kind of money, you really won't feel the difference in your day-to-day use. It’s one of those things where the math just doesn't add up for the average user.