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The amd board is am2, so it'd be ddr2 and already banned

On 3dmark99 currently it requires 6 core on x99, since the core count is specified can we allow xeons for this one if it stays x99? 1650v3 may be cheaper than 5930k or 5820k and because core count is specified it won't be an advantage except in cost.

I see on x265 it looks like asrock is banned to combat c2q on ddr1. Can we just blanket band s775/771 on all ddr1 stages instead?

Not sure how it would fit into the comp, but would love to see an rdr stage if possible. Idk how badly that would break the formula but maybe do like one bench that's a bunch of random things like rdr, fbdimm, etc that don't fit in well. Or call it "misc" and instead of mem types have stages with traditional bench types. So maybe it'd look like - wprime 32m, must use rdr, 1 sub - gpupi 1b, must use fb-dimm, use up to 2 cpus in total, 2 subs (1x single cpu, 1x dual cpu) - 3dmark01 dog pile, any mem type - port royal, 1 score Then make each stage worth half the pts a normal stage is worth. Not sure how much support this idea would get but I thought it was interesting enough to share. Edit: changed dog pile to 3dm01 to sweeten the pot for some

Don't want people getting any GFPs in this comp do we? That joke aside I do actually like the thinking and idea, personally I don't think it should be changed. Also brings the cost down, especially when you need 4x cards...

As dangerous as 4coredual, but it seems you've pretty much locked that one out so at least there's some cohesion

I mean Ddr3 on z170 is similar from a mem perspective, those boards suck. And if you want to take the cpu cold gonna be a lot of work, gonna need lots of mods for voltages and potentially even an epower. Plus the mem layout is probably shit, heard they don't do timings well so gonna have to learn how to do mem on them from the ground up, etc Basically what I'm saying is the few stages where it could be allowed it wouldn't be so bad to have Ddr3 z170

I'm gonna sound like an ass for a second here but hear me out guys, almost all the ddr1 stages require 4coredual which is a very rare board so how different is allowing z170 ddr3 boards when they're a little less rare and the stages where it would even be relevent are all single core benches so it'd be a simple case of drop in 7700k, 7350k, etc. Just saying if we're allowing s775 ddr1 we ought to allow z170 ddr3 Alright that's the end of my case for allowing them lol, other than them just being cool but most niche hw is for me.

Will z170 Ddr3 be allowed?

Hmm interesting concept, only a few benches but each bench is on each mem type.

Yes but how can we debate the official stages for a week if we don't know what they are ? Unless you mean to say "debate your ideas, I'll make an official list at the end of the week" in which case I definitely misread lol

Maybe I'm missing something, but should they be listed somewhere this week so we can say "this doesn't work" "keep this stage" etc?

Maybe I missed something but I recall r20 requiring a bm datafile for a submission into the db

Only problem I see is r20 needs benchmate, and benchmate doesn't work on older cpus yet.

The real question is when we gonna see the real stages

I'd be fine with even just 3x subs, 3x sockets and leave it at that

Would be cool to see a stage for all out max validation on like ddr3. Gotta see people's am3+, netburst, and fm2

Hmm, so in dog pile this means I have a few extra cpus. All I need to do is insert coin, or perhaps buy leeg a few beers

Wouldn't want to chance it, ddr2 is more in the spirit anyways

I like this stage cause it implies that you can run amd and that'd be perfectly fine even if you wouldn't do very well. Make it ddr2 though, I don't want to have to source big chips on lga 2011, pretty sure ivy has enough ipc+cores that even at 600 mhz it'd win let alone with bclk and straps

With a potential start of Mid June or Early July would be good to start announcing stages if possible. I know you're busy with everything going on so if you don't have time no worries

This is because the original post of rules is basically a comment, and it was made by someone no longer active on staff. These are not seperate benches, the "with benchmate" categories that exist currently are temporary for the purpose of testing benchmate. They will all be rolled back into their respective benches. Message does boil down to this, and definitely agreed. Sounds like current issue is waiting for the merge to finish so that new company has access to the code needed to fix website.

I would agree that unless there's some actual dramatic difference between various tdp bins not much reason for seperate categories. I don't think we have categories for various steppings on any other cpus?

Similar area of the US, they haven't forced non essential businesses to close yet. I think if they do that it probably will be tougher. So far just restaurants are closed for dining in and schools are closed.