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Title: FYI: fixed my lock ups(this time for sure!)
Post by: Ripsnort on April 16, 2001, 09:57:00 AM
HT mentioned this online, but I just now got around to trying it...for my PIII 800, instead of using a pre-set "800(133)".. I changed the multiplier to manual in the bios, using 124 with multiplier of 6.0 (744) and I                   went all week-end with no lockups, even with SBLIVE panel, and others back ground apps on.

Thks Hitech.
Title: FYI: fixed my lock ups(this time for sure!)
Post by: Eagler on April 16, 2001, 10:44:00 AM
You lowered your speed, you don't have a 800 anymore  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/frown.gif)
Any noticeable diff in fr or anything? I've found disabling Norton anti virus and turning Zone Alarm off before entering AH has stopped my discos (this week)

Eagler
Title: FYI: fixed my lock ups(this time for sure!)
Post by: Ripsnort on April 16, 2001, 10:58:00 AM
Yep, tried that too Eagler, no avail.

Yes, running slightly slower, made no diff in  the AH FR benchmark test however.

Me thinks its me MB, I have a Socket adapter and an older VA-6 Abit.  No worries, no lock-ups, no FR decrease...so, onward and upward!
Title: FYI: fixed my lock ups(this time for sure!)
Post by: bloom25 on April 16, 2001, 05:12:00 PM
Once you get to about 700 Mhz or so, your framerate isn't going to change much.  Your video card (even a GF2 Ultra) can be pushed to the limit at that point.

I can honestly say that if I run my Tbird @ 927 down to 824, I lose maybe 1 fps.  Even that is questionable.  Only application benchmarks shows that my system is about 6% faster for the extra 103 Mhz at best.



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Title: FYI: fixed my lock ups(this time for sure!)
Post by: Ripsnort on April 23, 2001, 08:09:00 AM
Okay, took advice (thks!) and got another 128 meg, to 256.  Changed bios back to 800(133) and NO LOCK UPS FOR 3 DAYS.   (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

Also: Added the free utility TWEAKALL finally, free the memory up before playing, picked up 3 FPS with both of these, now getting 45 FPS in the AH Benchmark test at 1280 res, 32 bit color.  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)  (http://bbs.hitechcreations.com/smf/Smileys/default/smile.gif)

[This message has been edited by Ripsnort (edited 04-23-2001).]