Bob Bobsen said:
Here are my results from the test. Why does the FSB only show 200? I
thought this board wasa 800 FSB?
Thanks in advance,
Bobsen
General Information
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX Version 9.0c
Mobo Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer Inc.
Mobo Model P4C800
AGP Rates (Current/Available) 4x / 4x, 8x
CPU Intel Pentium 4 2998 MHz
FSB 200 MHz
Memory 1022 MB
Display Information
Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra
Driver Name NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra
Driver Version 6.6.9.3
Driver Status WHQL - FM Approved
Video Memory 256 MB
Core Clock 399 MHz
Memory Clock 1102 MHz
Sound Information
Sound Adapter Driver Name SB Audigy 2 Audio [DE80]
Sound Adapter Driver Version 5.12.1.444
Benchmark Settings
Program Version 3DMark03 Revision 5 Build 0
Resolution 1024x768@32 bit
Texture Filtering Optimal
Pixel Processing / Antialiasing None
Post Processing false
Vertex Shaders Optimal
Main Test Results
3DMark Score 11962 3DMarks
CPU Score 711 CPUMarks
Detailed Test Results
Game Tests
GT1 - Wings of Fury 234.6 fps
GT2 - Battle of Proxycon 99.8 fps
GT3 - Troll's Lair 82.2 fps
GT4 - Mother Nature 69.5 fps
CPU Tests
CPU Test 1 76.4 fps
CPU Test 2 13.1 fps
Feature Tests
Fill Rate (Single-Texturing) 3454.7 MTexels/s
Fill Rate (Multi-Texturing) 6593.9 MTexels/s
Vertex Shader 34.0 fps
Pixel Shader 2.0 179.2 fps
Ragtroll 53.7 fps
Sound Tests
No sounds Not Supported
24 sounds Not Supported
60 sounds Not Supported
The 200MHz is the clock signal fed to the processor.
The front side bus (FSB) has four data phases per clock
cycle, which means 800 million bus transfers happen
per second (and this is termed "FSB800"). Everything
there is OK.
I found your power supply here. For some reason, I couldn't
find the info via a search engine, meaning the NorthQ people
aren't "seeding" the search engines like they should.
http://northq.com/products/powersupply/nq4100.html
That supply has plenty of capability.
What you are looking for in Asus Probe, is more than a
5% deviation from nominal. If the 3.3V reads less than 3.135V,
the 5.0V reads less than 4.75V, the 12.0V reads less than 11.4V,
then further checking is required. If the signals dip as much as
10%, then replace the power supply right away.
I have a standard recipe for testing a computer. It is not a
substitute for a proper test (via a commercial computer test
package), but it tests a few things.
1) Start with memtest85 from memtest.org. This is a program
that you boot the computer with, and no OS is needed. The
program tests all of the computer memory, as the program
"lifts" itself out of the way, and tests underneath.
2) If memtest86 is clean (error free) for a few hours, the
next test is Prime95 from mersenne.org. Use the "torture
test" option. "Large FFTs" tends to test both CPU and
memory, while "Small FFTs" runs in-cache, and exercises
the CPU core more. The mixed option will do a little of
both. I had some bad memory that passed memtest86, but errored
in Prime95 after 30 minutes of mixed testing. The test
seemed to fail at the same place each time. The new memory
I got is clean.
3) 3DMark is good for testing 3D stability. The benchmark can be
compared to other user's benchmarks, while the demo mode can
be left looping overnight. If 3DMark runs, but your games
don't, then chances are the game has a bug, or the game is
using a feature not exercised by 3DMark.
You can verify 3D capabilities with Powerstrip (entechtaiwan.com)
and its Options menu in the system tray. Check for fast write
sideband addressing, DMA/Dime etc. Then you can uninstall
powerstrip, as its other functions are not needed. DXDIAG
(from your DirectX install) can also be used verify that
the drivers are installed OK.
As I'm still using 3DMark2001SE, I cannot compare to your benchmark,
but as memory serves, that is a good number for the 2003 version.
I think my system would only be good for 4K to 5K 3DMark2003.
By running a few of these tests, you may get a hint as to whether
there is a hardware problem. Or if the Asus Probe readings are
off for the power supply.
Otherwise, concentrate on the game and Google for user reports
that match your experience.
I notice on the NorthQ site, that some of their products look to
be rebranded products made by other companies. It is possible your
power supply has another popular brand name, in which case you
could Google on that, to see if anyone has stability problems with
the power supply. There probably aren't that many supplies with
three cooling fans
Your PSU looks a bit like this. The end where the cable comes out
is a good match for yours. Click on the Newegg pictures and compare.
http://www.newegg.com/app/viewProductDesc.asp?description=17-101-408&depa=0
Read the first review on that web page. Do you have another PSU
handy, to test with ? It could be the ratings label is bogus.
HTH,
Paul
