3DMark03 - Opinions?

[Kyle]

Just ran 3DMark03 on my system now that it has a fresh install, all brand new up to date drivers. How is this score for my system(see sig)?

http://webpages.charter.net/darkwolf2/3dmark.jpg

I'm thinking this is a little low for the cost of my system, probably partly because of my CPU. I'm looking at upgrading here soon, probably put about $300-400 into it. So I'm thinking a new P4 northwood and motherboard, or X800 Pro? I'd really like the northwood cause I think I'll see a performance difference outside of games as well as a little in them to. I want to OC a 2.8 or 3.0C to 3.4-3.6 :nod:! Any thoughts, suggestions, comments?

Thanks,
Kyler1

[extreme]

To be honest with ya i think that is just right. 3dmark03 your score depends so much more on your vid card the proc. If you want a new proc out of the ones you mentioned i would grab at 3.0c. Have mine at 3.5 on stock cooling right now.

[zooner]

that score is right on.

anything in the 'c' class of p4's is worth your time. I have a p4 2.4c running at 3.0-3.1 with stock cooling. The largest advantage of oc'ing is your increased memory and FSB speeds.

most people like the asus mobo, but I perfer the abit ic7 series. It allows more headroom for oc'ing because it allows you to lock the agp/pci bus speed.

[Joel]

that score is right on.

anything in the 'c' class of p4's is worth your time. I have a p4 2.4c running at 3.0-3.1 with stock cooling. The largest advantage of oc'ing is your increased memory and FSB speeds.

most people like the asus mobo, but I perfer the abit ic7 series. It allows more headroom for oc'ing because it allows you to lock the agp/pci bus speed.
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IC7-G rox0rz my box0rz. :p

Got a P4 2.8C OCed to 3.4C. Darn fast. :)

[extreme]

:thumb:

IC7-G rox0rz my box0rz. :p

Got a P4 2.8C OCed to 3.4C. Darn fast. :)


yup IC7-G is a great board, just wish i didnt fry the last 2 that i had. now i am on a IC7

[Evilone]

i got around 5900 with my system in sig, cant remember exact amount :D