2022 Team Cup!

[damric]

4 minutes ago, Avacado said:

Yea, that was my sub. I had a lot of trouble with that board. I was running a super small resolution and did not expand the details tab. It got yanked. It happens. Believe me, I felt the stress too. I had many things to bench and not enough time to do it without mistakes. To be fair, the rules don't explicitly state that the details tab must be shown (It should state that). I knew better, but I would not expect you to. 

You got to show me exactly what so we don't mess that up again. It sounds like some nitpicky crap that any of us could have messed up. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that none of my subs get scrutinized. I think I have 4 or 5. I try and do them right, but even after over a decade doing it I still mess them up.

[Bones]

Guys, don't beat yourselves up over it.

All of you went in knowing the hill you faced was steep yet you dared to climb it, that's what counts. Take what you've learned and use it to do better next time.
Again I'll suggest you guys get in on the upcoming Country Cup comp for even more experience, you can't get it any other way so go for it, have fun and I'm sure whomever participates will learn even more by doing it.

[N2 Gaming]

I'm definitely not going to beat my self up over it.  It was a good learning experience and some good lessens are learned the hard way.

 

With that in mind I was bound and determined to get the Corsair XMS2 DDR2-1066 4x2GB ram to run in the Destroyer and in getting it working "had to set timings manually with the OCZ ram before it would post with the corsair.  Oh any way I decided to spend half a day eeking out a little more performance on the iGPU 3DMark06 score.  It was bugging me that I was so close to 4600 3dmarks.  Well two goals accomplished today.  Y'all might wonder why I wanted the corsiar over the ocz.  4gb system ram vs 8gb system ram.

 

NVIDIA nForce video card benchmark result - AMD Phenom II X4 940,FOXCONN Destroyer

WWW.3DMARK.COM

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AMD Phenom II X4 940, NVIDIA nForce x 1, 8192 MB, 64-bit Windows 7}

 

 

 

[pio]

3 hours ago, Bones said:

Guys, don't beat yourselves up over it.

All of you went in knowing the hill you faced was steep yet you dared to climb it, that's what counts. Take what you've learned and use it to do better next time.
Again I'll suggest you guys get in on the upcoming Country Cup comp for even more experience, you can't get it any other way so go for it, have fun and I'm sure whomever participates will learn even more by doing it.

I'm actually quite proud that I subbed every sub for AMD CPU and GPU.  I did a couple memory runs too since I could.  It wasn't much compared to real competitors, but I tortured the snot out of what I could with the equipment I had on hand.  Hey, I at least made it SLIGHTLY more difficult for the leaders, and that's what counts.   Gotta give the leaders a good run for their time and money. 

Besides that, I had a blast torturing equipment again like I used to just for fun.  I definitely don't like taking apart full systems that I already had going....that part sucked.  I think I have 2 systems now with corrupt Windows installs that I'll eventually have to correct, but whatever.  Hopefully next time I join the comps I'll have a little more just "spare" stuff laying around so I don't have to swap CPU's out of a working 20 year old build.

[Bones]

4 hours ago, N2 Gaming said:

I'm definitely not going to beat my self up over it.  It was a good learning experience and some good lessens are learned the hard way.

 

With that in mind I was bound and determined to get the Corsair XMS2 DDR2-1066 4x2GB ram to run in the Destroyer and in getting it working "had to set timings manually with the OCZ ram before it would post with the corsair.  Oh any way I decided to spend half a day eeking out a little more performance on the iGPU 3DMark06 score.  It was bugging me that I was so close to 4600 3dmarks.  Well two goals accomplished today.  Y'all might wonder why I wanted the corsiar over the ocz.  4gb system ram vs 8gb system ram.

 

NVIDIA nForce video card benchmark result - AMD Phenom II X4 940,FOXCONN Destroyer

WWW.3DMARK.COM

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AMD Phenom II X4 940, NVIDIA nForce x 1, 8192 MB, 64-bit Windows 7}

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, pioneerisloud said:

I'm actually quite proud that I subbed every sub for AMD CPU and GPU.  I did a couple memory runs too since I could.  It wasn't much compared to real competitors, but I tortured the snot out of what I could with the equipment I had on hand.  Hey, I at least made it SLIGHTLY more difficult for the leaders, and that's what counts.   Gotta give the leaders a good run for their time and money. 

Besides that, I had a blast torturing equipment again like I used to just for fun.  I definitely don't like taking apart full systems that I already had going....that part sucked.  I think I have 2 systems now with corrupt Windows installs that I'll eventually have to correct, but whatever.  Hopefully next time I join the comps I'll have a little more just "spare" stuff laying around so I don't have to swap CPU's out of a working 20 year old build.

That's the spirit guys.
Don't look back except to remember the lessons learned from it.

I can suggest to everyone, get a test bench like I have - This way you no longer have to bother your PC builds for this and setup/teardown is a snap.

I'd suggest getting one that has the board lying flat on it's back instead of at an angle as many are these days because your choices of cooling methods are limited to just air or water with those that are angled.
One that has the board lying flat allows you to run any cooling method you want including extreme if you ever take a mind to trying it one day.

Kingpin cooling has some in stock to check out if you want. Just know even a cheaper bench will cost a little but you really don't need an expensive one, in fact if you're smart you can actually build one for yourself.

Edited October 16, 2022 by Bones

[pio]

2 hours ago, Bones said:

 

That's the spirit guys.
Don't look back except to remember the lessons learned from it.

I can suggest to everyone, get a test bench like I have - This way you no longer have to bother your PC builds for this and setup/teardown is a snap.

I'd suggest getting one that has the board lying flat on it's back instead of at an angle as many are these days because your choices of cooling methods are limited to just air or water with those that are angled.
One that has the board lying flat allows you to run any cooling method you want including extreme if you ever take a mind to trying it one day.

Kingpin cooling has some in stock to check out if you want. Just know even a cheaper bench will cost a little but you really don't need an expensive one, in fact if you're smart you can actually build one for yourself.

A cardboard box works just the same too, or a piece of wood if you're really cooking things.   

I'll worry about getting proper bench setups done after I'm done with my projects.  This comp was just something I was dragged into, kicking and screaming.  Just like I was absolutely forced, with my arms being twisted behind my back to buy parts to torture.....

Nah seriously though, like I said from the beginning, I was in it for the fun.  My actual projects are more meaningful to me right at the moment, but once those are done, there's nothing stopping me from going ham on a proper test bench later.  It's not like I don't have shelves of parts just laying around to play with.  I might eventually want to buy some new boards and CPU's and junk, so I have "spares" of the good stuff in my builds.  But again....that can all come later anyway.  Prices of used gear USUALLY just gets cheaper and cheaper anyway, so I'm not in any hurry to go buying more AM3 boards, 939 boards, or even Intel boards to thinker with.  Heck, maybe those will come in slowly over time with more competitions anyway.

I had fun.  I learned and relearned some stuff.  I got some old gear nice and toasty.  Borked a few Windows installs.  Definitely burned some copper.....  Good times......good times.   

Edited October 16, 2022 by pioneerisloud

[Sir Beregond]

I don't have a place to put a test bench really, but it is definitely one of the first things I am getting when I do.

[damric]

1 hour ago, Sir Beregond said:

I don't have a place to put a test bench really, but it is definitely one of the first things I am getting when I do.

Dude I have no room for the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th test benches. They are almost stacked on each other now

[Sir Beregond]

2 hours ago, damric said:

Dude I have no room for the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th test benches. They are almost stacked on each other now

Desk and rig is in the bedroom, so really when I get a place that can have a dedicated office is when a test bench will happen.

[damric]

3 minutes ago, Sir Beregond said:

Desk and rig is in the bedroom, so really when I get a place that can have a dedicated office is when a test bench will happen.

I'm seriously considering a pulley system to hang rigs from the ceiling

[Sir Beregond]

4 minutes ago, damric said:

I'm seriously considering a pulley system to hang rigs from the ceiling

You gotta post some pics or videos if you do.

[damric]

Whoa I just noticed my profile changed and I have a fancy title header. @ENTERPRISE you snuck that one on me

[iamjanco]

1 hour ago, damric said:

I'm seriously considering a pulley system to hang rigs from the ceiling

get enough chains, gears, rails, and crankshafts and one can make most things work

 

[Sir Beregond]

Hmm...they are not counting my better submission in the DDR4 SuperPI 32M comp?

 

They still show my 7 min 21 sec sub but I did a 7 min 8 sec sub. Actually might have even had a slightly better sub then this, I don't recall. I remember it was not syncing with my profile.

Edited October 17, 2022 by Sir Beregond

[damric]

1 hour ago, Sir Beregond said:

Hmm...they are not counting my better submission in the DDR4 SuperPI 32M comp?

 

They still show my 7 min 21 sec sub but I did a 7 min 8 sec sub. Actually might have even had a slightly better sub then this, I don't recall. I remember it was not syncing with my profile.

That's weird. Yeah I remember you had a faster sub and it was visible on the score card when I checked a few days ago.

[N2 Gaming]

4 hours ago, Sir Beregond said:

Hmm...they are not counting my better submission in the DDR4 SuperPI 32M comp?

 

They still show my 7 min 21 sec sub but I did a 7 min 8 sec sub. Actually might have even had a slightly better sub then this, I don't recall. I remember it was not syncing with my profile.

Same thing happened with my DDR2 iGPU sub before it was kicked completely.  I learned from that to not submit my entry until I am done and there is no more juice to squeeze out of the hardware.

[Sir Beregond]

15 hours ago, N2 Gaming said:

Same thing happened with my DDR2 iGPU sub before it was kicked completely.  I learned from that to not submit my entry until I am done and there is no more juice to squeeze out of the hardware.

Meh...they should fix their platform. That's highly discouraging.

[ENTERPRISE]

1 hour ago, Sir Beregond said:

Meh...they should fix their platform. That's highly discouraging.

To be honest, the HWBOT platform needs a complete overhaul. Sure it works, but it does not work very well.

[Bastiaan_NL]

54 minutes ago, ENTERPRISE said:

To be honest, the HWBOT platform needs a complete overhaul. Sure it works, but it does not work very well.

I'm pretty sure they are working on that, but it sure as .... is not up to nowadays standards. Those on live stream have heard my rants a few times, mostly because of things not working properly

I didn't forget about the prizes, but I've been very busy and tired for the past few days. I'm taking it easy and will draw the winners next weekend

Edited October 18, 2022 by Bastiaan_NL

[N2 Gaming]

Ok just got a new to me used Ph ii x4 955BE to play with in the Destroyer and fairly easily upped my DDR2 3DMark03 score to over 4800 3dmarks.  Not sure if using a AM3 cpu in a AM2+ mobo with DDR2 1066 ram counts though.  

 

NVIDIA nForce video card benchmark result - AMD Phenom II X4 955,FOXCONN Destroyer

WWW.3DMARK.COM

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AMD Phenom II X4 955, NVIDIA nForce x 1, 8192 MB, 64-bit Windows 7}

 

 

 

Edited October 21, 2022 by N2 Gaming

[Avacado]

8 hours ago, N2 Gaming said:

Ok just got a new to me used Ph ii x4 955BE to play with in the Destroyer and fairly easily upped my DDR2 3DMark03 score to over 4800 3dmarks.  Not sure if using a AM3 cpu in a AM2+ mobo with DDR2 1066 ram counts though.  

 

NVIDIA nForce video card benchmark result - AMD Phenom II X4 955,FOXCONN Destroyer

WWW.3DMARK.COM

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AMD Phenom II X4 955, NVIDIA nForce x 1, 8192 MB, 64-bit Windows 7}

 

 

 

Just making sure you know that this competition is over. Are you looking at the Country cup?

[N2 Gaming]

I'm aware lol but still having fun seeing how far I can improve on the DDR2 iGPU score.  (4812 3dmarks)  It's just practice in the mean time.  Still learning my hardware and getting more new to me used cpu's for future HWBot comps   Oh any way, I got over a 200 3Dmark03 bump up in score.  I was happy with it and wanted to share.

 

NVIDIA nForce video card benchmark result - AMD Phenom II X4 955,FOXCONN Destroyer

WWW.3DMARK.COM

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AMD Phenom II X4 955, NVIDIA nForce x 1, 8192 MB, 64-bit Windows 7}

 

Edited October 21, 2022 by N2 Gaming

[Bastiaan_NL]

Thanks again everyone for your contribution to the Team Competition!!
It was fun and exhausting, and I love how much some of you put into this (the addiction is real..).
I expect to see more subs on hwbot, now you all know what it's like

 

Here are the winners of the Team Competition prizes:

For counting submissions per the hwbot Team Competition rules:
€50 for @Fluxmaven 

 

For participation in the Team Competition:

€25 for @Sir Beregond

 

Please DM me on the forums or Discord with your paypal information and I'll send the money asap.

Edited October 22, 2022 by Bastiaan_NL

[Fluxmaven]

3 hours ago, Bastiaan_NL said:

I expect to see more subs on hwbot, now you all know what it's like

 

It's mentally taxing, expensive, and consumes a ton of time...

 

but it's also kinda fun, so I'll see you in the Country Cup 

 

Thanks for putting up prizes. I wasn't expecting to win anything but it's definitely appreciated (and will go right back into acquiring more hardware) 

[Sir Beregond]

7 hours ago, Bastiaan_NL said:

Thanks again everyone for your contribution to the Team Competition!!
It was fun and exhausting, and I love how much some of you put into this (the addiction is real..).
I expect to see more subs on hwbot, now you all know what it's like

 

Here are the winners of the Team Competition prizes:

For counting submissions per the hwbot Team Competition rules:
€50 for @Fluxmaven 

 

For participation in the Team Competition:

€25 for @Sir Beregond

 

Please DM me on the forums or Discord with your paypal information and I'll send the money asap.

Oh wow, thank you very much! Likewise was not expecting to win anything, but had a lot of fun, and definitely look forward to the Country Cup.