TASOS

The general idea , is to have pure stages. We dont want ... and we dont need any kind of adapters All we want is free time and a good mood ... to have fun !!! No need to hunt lost unicorns. Now To be specific regarding your question. I dont know of any kind of adapters from Slot-A to something else. But if there is ... it's forbidden

Mainly , to avoid Asrock "alchemies" ASRock > K8Upgrade-NF3 ASRock > K8Upgrade-VM800 ASRock > K8Upgrade-1689 with this special card ASRock > Products > am2cpu board and also this one ASRock > K8 Combo-Z

Hi everybody Hwbot forum is back ... and so are we Final plan , after last minute changes for this season OSiBS competition. // ROUND 1 - Socket 7 (1997) Mixed with Intel & AMD cpu's (All cpu's must be 0.35 micron fabrication). Desktop cpu's only. Intel P5 architecture (Pentium MMX series) AMD K6 architecture (Desktop K6 series) Stage-1 CPU-Z Validation - Max CPU speed Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 CPU-Z Validation - Percentage OC % // ROUND 2 - Socket 370 (1998) (Mendocino cores only) (Non Intel chipset motherboards) (No server hardware allowed-only desktop products) Stage-1 CPU-Z Validation - Max CPU speed Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 Wprime 32M // ROUND 3 - Slot A (1999) (Argon & Pluto core only) Stage-1 CPU-Z Reference Clock Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 3DMark 2001 - GeForce 256 // ROUND 4 - Socket 423 (2000) (No adapters allowed) Stage-1 SuperPI 1M Stage-2 Wprime 32M Stage-3 Aida64 Memory Read Stage-4 3DMark 2001 - GeForce3 series // ROUND 5 - Socket 754 (2003) (No adapters allowed) Stage-1 SuperPI 1M Stage-2 HWBOT X265 1080P Stage-3 3DMark2003 - Nvidia series (Up to 6xxx series - single vga - single gpu only) Stage-4 FM Cloudgate - ATI AGP series //

Great video , i liked it !!!

We had socket 478 last year , that's why i chose socket 423 for this competition (socket 423 has the same Willamette core cpu's ... to be exact , it has only Willamette cores).

As long as the general rule , about server products in competitions applies. I want to follow hwbot guidance on this

My initial thought was to make an effort for pure stages. No adapters in any stage (if possible). So my proposal is for socket 370 boards and cpu's only. No Slot-1 , please. :celebration:

My bad , here. I had a limitation for this stage , that was lost in transfer from my notes. It's up to Nvidia 7xxx series Both AGP and PCI-E allowed.

Hi everybody Here follows the final plan , for this season OSiBS competition. Feel free to comment here or send me a pm , with your thoughts , or even things i might have overlooked. // ROUND 1 - Socket 7 (1997) Mixed with Intel & AMD cpu's (All cpu's must be 0.35 micron fabrication). Desktop cpu's only. Intel P5 architecture (Pentium MMX series) AMD K6 architecture (Desktop K6 series) Stage-1 CPU-Z Validation - Max CPU speed Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 CPU-Z Validation - Percentage OC % // ROUND 2 - Socket 370 (1998) (Mendocino cores only) (Non Intel chipset motherboards) Stage-1 CPU-Z Validation - Max CPU speed Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 Wprime 32M // ROUND 3 - Slot A (1999) (Argon & Pluto core only) Stage-1 CPU-Z Reference Clock Stage-2 SuperPI 1M Stage-3 3DMark 2001 - GeForce 256 // ROUND 4 - Socket 423 (2000) (No adapters allowed) Stage-1 SuperPI 1M Stage-2 Wprime 32M Stage-3 Aida64 Memory Read Stage-4 3DMark 2001 - GeForce3 series // ROUND 5 - Socket 754 (2003) (No adapters allowed) Stage-1 SuperPI 1M Stage-2 HWBOT X265 1080P Stage-3 3DMark2003 - Nvidia series (Up to 7xxx series - single vga only) Stage-4 FM Cloudgate - ATI AGP series //

New ideas and proposals , are still welcome !!!

TASOS wants , from aaaall of you out there , (oldtimers or not) ... to make proposals. Propose , propose , propose I want to have a variety of proposals , to pick from Do your best :celebration:

I know that (GF 256) is a unique piece of hardware for old school fanatics , but it's kind of rare and expensive nowadays. I personally dont have a problem to include it into the competition. But it would be better if we find more supporters , to approve this vga for any stage or round. I hope more members will declare interest. If not , should we consider a cheap alternative of geforce2 MX series ? We'll see

Yes Please consider the criteria written by me above and also follow the general idea from websmile. Thanks

Max Please propose a complete round , considering the criteria mentioned above

Hi "old-schoolers" We need more proposals and ideas for this contest. Keep them coming. Lets try to keep them : Old school Fair and simple Common hardware Affordable in 2nd hand market Fun and interesting Lets do our best. I know that in the end , not all users will be satisfied and happy (that's almost impossible in such cases). But lets try to keep the majority happy.

We do not live in a perfect world. Think about it. People get weak ... and tempted. You can never verify a cpu bench speed (by distance). Hwbot moderators would not want to go through this.

We have done stages with lesser popularity in the past. Not to mention strange or awkward ... I love 2k1 , but i prefer 3D stages that do not depend on cpu speed or have less cpu impact. A member with good tweaking skills and a good modded vga , will never win a 2k1 stage , if his cpu is bad.

Bravo George !!! I like those Rams !!!

Just got back. I was away for work this week. I saw Mr Paco , already answered your question

I chose only one (double stage) with 3D , to reduce the total cost for people that dont have the hardware. Assuming that most of us would use the same VGA for both stages. No need for special VGA's , on all other stages. ... and i really like to see the following (2) stages in action. Tualatin socket 370 (non Intel chipset) Reference clock Memory clock Aida64 memory read superpi 1M wprime 32M // Socket 939 (non Nforce chipset) Reference clock Memory clock Aida64 memory read superpi 1M 3DMark11 Physics //

I see Intel 4-core , is still the way to go

Do i have to press F5 for this , my friend ? :ws: Will i see much improvement ? Sorry mate Please dont reply on this.

Things are getting worse ... People-members are not happy ... Staff-members are struggling ... Is there any hope ???

The external pll clocking , is also a Japanese trademark !!! (you can see it on the 1st photo). Thanks once again , for all these memories , Casanova :celebration:

My initial thoughts regarding the hardware i proposed , is to try out and see what we can achieve with less common used hardware. We all know , what we can score with a Tualatin on BX or 815 chipset. Lets try and see what's the case on SiS and VIA. Same applies for my socket 939 choices. No more Nforce ... let's try something new. Plenty of VIA , SiS , ATI boards out there. Wont be easy for anyone. Let's all start fresh. It would be a challenge !!!