P-6831FX + Penryn "Extreme" X9000 CPU

Yes, it works.

And Yes, oh dear god it is fast.

CPU set at 3GHz, graphics overclocked to 625/900.

Over 10,000 3dmark's in 3dmark06 without tweaking any graphics settings (stock driver).

This is my friends 6831FX, not mine. Mine has a T9300 in it.

Pic (Warning for 56k users: large picture):

http://quasared.net/DSC_0127.JPG

I have more if anyone wants them, but I think this picture works fine. =P

 

1280x854, ouch, that kind of invalidates the whole 'standard' resolution right there.

See if you can hook it up to an external monitor (that supports 1280x1024), and then report what score he gets right after.

 

Yeah whats the score with standard rez?

 

Yeah, I'll get him to do that.

He didn't fiddle with the settings at all so that res was set as default as far as I know...

 

Please try to ask him to make the benchmark on 1280x 800 and 1280x 1024 and post the results. ! (normal screenshot, not a picture with his camera )

 

That's almost the same 06 score as on my 6831 with the X9000 in it. Nice processor.

 

are you using a different AC adapter for your laptop? Just curious cause mine hisses really loud when I overclock.

 

I use the one that came with the comp. and no it doen't hiss...running 24/7 at 2.93+GHz..

 

wowwwww. Well i'm not getting the t9300. lolll how's the battery life?

 

http://service.futuremark.com/resultComparison.action?compareResultId=5687604&compareResultType=14

For the doubters....like I give a damn but does lend some cred. Stock Nvid driver test result

 

did you OC the graphics card though? when I OC the graphics card it starts to hiss.

 

Of course....600/900 while gaming...I have no need to run it at that clock or higher when doing everyday tasks...gaming sessions usually last a couple hrs. No issues with the power brick. Of course it's warm to the touch but thats about it. I do use a Rocketfish notebook surge protector due to the fact that it runs 24/7 but that weighs no bearing....no unusual sounds before or after.

 

Thinking the same exact thing myself.

 

My wifes stock came in at 6790

 

This thread's first post was about my laptop. Since I'm using this laptop to replace a desktop, I figured the cost of the X9000 over the T9300 would be worth it.

I don't have an external monitor to plug this into (at least, one that runs over 1024x768) to test at a higher res. I'll run it later at 1280x800, but it seems to me that whatever the default resolution 3dmark chooses, that should be res. you benchmark it at. I won't be running my games at 1280x1024, so why should I benchmark at that resolution?

I found that there is only about a 50 point difference when going from a 600 core to a 625 core, and 650 locks up on me. I need to see if the memory will go any further.

Anyone else with an X9000 with this laptop know if there's any way to get the CPU to 3.2GHz? The BIOS's limited options only gives me a 2.8 (stock) and a 3.0 option. I know of other laptops running this CPU at the maximum multiplier of 16x (3.2GHz).

I'm also kind of pissed that even though the CPU's FSB is 800, memory will not run any higher than 667MHz. I put 2 sticks of 800MHz memory in and it -still- ran at 667. Anyone know a way around this either?

 

Memory @ 667Mhz is a chipset limitation on memory bus of the Intel 965 chipset, nothing can be done about it. Intel's next mobile chipset will support 800Mhz. Typically, the only thing 800Mhz memory can buy you with a 965 chipset is (sometimes) slightly tighter memory timings (4-4-4-12 vs 5-5-5-15).

 

We need a bios update to support the 16 multi...only way I'll do it....this appears to be a very well thought out machine so perhaps they know the thermal limitations better than us....seriously what manufacturer wants to start replacing mobos and/or procs due to an overclock that possibly lessens mentioned parts lifespan and possibly then falling under warranty replacement....just my thoughts of course. Pay an xtra grand or more like on the Clevo/Sager and perhaps thats covers the possible risk/expenses...an xtra 200MHz isn't gonna do much for me anyway but of course would welcome the update.

 

T.E.K.,

Is your x9000 still running pretty cool at 3Ghz?

 

I run it 24/7 100% load between 60-65c on both cores using Everest to monitor which is well within its limits. Been so long since I checked it at idle though last I checked 41-43c.

 

I just looked at the prices for one of these processors....wow..i can't afford it loll.

 

I'm not made of cash but I do pay my bills on time, have excellent credit, and don't in the least bit regret purchasing this processor....wish you all had the chance to experience it.

 

yea thats the thing. i would rather spend that money on a set of coilovers for my nissan 240sx, rather than a processor.

 

And I'd rather get meself a nice new lens for my dSLR!

 

i just need something that is amazingly fast for a GOOD price. then i will be set to go.

 

You already have it.

Gateway and Nvidia give you a PC that proves CPU speed is becoming less relevant and you still want a beefier CPU?

Just kidding.

Seriously though, you won't see much of a real world boost from a CPU swap - not $300-400 worth IMO. Certainly not $600 worth. I am also tempted to upgrade but I don't think it will hurt to wait. The only game this PC struggles with is Crysis - and another 800 MHz improves nothing from what I have seen in that game.

The X9000 is for people with money to burn.

 

All depends on what your utilizing the proc. for.....My primary purpose of purchasing this lappy was/is not to game and the difference of a 1.66GHZ (T5450) and a X9000 running at 3.0 (2.93 according to Everest) is very significant when running a distributing computing project like Folding @ Home as I and others can attest to.....perhaps an xtra 2000 pts. and breaking 10K on 3D mark as well as 15 sec. 1M super-pi times are worth it....to a serious oc'er or computer enthusiast synthetic benchmarks may be his/her real world....I know more than a few... Just some of my thoughts on the "is it worth it" aspect......

 

at a young age, i sureee don't that that kind of money to burn. college is next year :]

 

I hear you. I should not have implied that it is a waste. I went through a few years of enthusiastic OCing and got as far as water and peltier (never nitrogen) before settling down. You have not lived till you have sucked in the purple fumes from a dead AXIA.

I've been low-balling an eBayer with a few of these x9000s for about a week. Maybe I'll have one too. But it has to be a 'deal.'

 

If it's the guy I think it is, I believe those are ES's... may not be worth it.

 

What do you mean "ES"?

 

Engineering Sample There used for testing etc and not meant to be sold but they always end up on ebay or forums like ours.

 

ahhh, thank you, is there a way to tell the diffrence?

 

Got an ES from Ebay at a very good price. Saved a lot, still got an 1 year written warranty for it and works at 3.2GHz 24/24 on my 570RU so I do not see what the big deal is with ES CPU's.
If I can save £200 and still get the speed I want and some warranty then I am cool with that

 

As long as no major hardware bugs were ironed out, no problem.

Intel already had egg on face when one of the old Pentiums did 2+2=5

..and these were released processors,lol.

 

um... if your PSU brick is hissing... that means it is about to die...

 

What is the cheapest price seen for a x9000? I have seen around $530.00 as the lowest, not sure if it is ES, How can I tell by looking?

 

mine says es when it comes up as well, but has all the x9000 makings.

 

Intel ES chips are usually more desirable - as I pointed out in another thread sometimes they have the multi unlocked. They go to partners for testing. I used to get pretty excited when Intel would send us updates for our dev platform --- those chips usually took a detour to the test bench for a little while.

You'll be fine.

My x7900 is a newer stepping code, not an ES.

My guess is embrave gets the chips from a notebook ODM.

I am very happy with mine. Games are better, battery life is the same, heat is the same (RAID 0 generates more heat than the CPU upgrade). 3.0 GHz has been stable since I got the chip.

 

i guess mine isn't that old then.. stepping is CO

 

Yeah, if remember correctly A0 is what you need to avoid.

I'll be getting an x9000 for my new 6831fx. The going rate seems to be about $400 shipped from China.

 

Congrats and welcome to the club (the cool kids club) you'll be getting your big league chew and fruit peeler in the mail

Yeah 400 is about right, i got mine form Oz for about 384. So i assume anything around that is about what most pay for the x9000.

 

Thanks, but I was a member of the club in January when I first reviewed the P-6831FX (second only to bxhexon). I upgraded the CPU to an x7900 almost immediately. This is my second go round. I imgine the x9000 will be pretty close to the x7900 (+10% or so).

 

off topic.

well i was the first cool kid with a 1920x1200 screen in a 6831/6860.

now ...what do i win??? *LOL*

 

... a 20/20 vision award I think.

 

There were talks of a suntan oil special...but not sure if that ever paned out

Yeah your rig is about as upgraded as you can get sans memory and HDD if i remember correctly

Speaking of your upgrade history... did you find the blue ray player worth it? I cant figure out if i'm going to skip 1080 movies and just stick with putting a bunch of 720 movies into a server.

 

now this could come in handy in a few years!! *LOL*

i maxed out the 6860.
sure, the one out of my dv9740us model fit and worked perfectly.
put some of both for testing purposes later.