Greg Hess Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 http://www.3dluvr.com/content/maxbench.php *=SSE ON in Max5, or Max4.26 Its interesting to note that the Dell system (which is actually significantly slower then the boxxtech system) costs MORE then the boxxtech system. Working on the vray tests now, then going to lightwave. Quick Notes on the Boxx System.... Compact (About the size of a 4U box, but vertical). #@%$@#% Fast. Extremely Quiet. (Can't tell its on) Excellent CPU Temps. (32C Idle, 39-40C Heavy Load) Very Neat. (Best cable management I've ever seen) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcahunak Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hey Greg, that sounds great. can you post some pics (in n' out) of it? Which mobo do they use for their dual mp systems? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 13, 2003 Author Share Posted January 13, 2003 www.3dluvr.com/crossbow/incoming/setup.jpg The computer on the far left is the Dual 2.8B Xeon [boxxtech]. The one on the far right is my Dual Athlon, the one on the desk is the Shuttle SS51B 2.66B Pentium IV. I'll have more pics of the boxx system when the review is done, I'm just posting preliminary tests so everyone can get fast feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siliconbauhaus Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 [homer simpson]mmmmmmmm Boxxxxxx drooooool[/homer simpson] I love Boxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Miranda Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hi Greg, Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven. Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming? Keep up the great work on the hardware front end. rgds, Christian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 13, 2003 Author Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven. Hehe. I am currently trying to sell the vg191b to my parents so I can buy another 191T. The 191b has better response time (slightly) but the 191T has better contrast and sharpness. The 191T is also hella of a lot smaller and lighter. Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming? Yes. There are 18 planned tests per application. For 3dsmax we have the original 9 (as already seen) with 3 more scenes rendered in vray. The vray scenes are pretty nasty (very large scenes with tons of detail) and include two interiors and one exterior shot. Early tests indicate that vray is extremely multiprocessor friendly, so should give some awesome results. (There are 4 applications...Maya, XSI, Lightwave, and Max, or 72 render tests per system...GAH!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Miranda Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 WHAT? 18 tests per app? A total of 72 tests? How much time will it take to bench. a single system? Aren´t you afraid of spending your whole life benchmarking workstations??? Just for fun... , , You set standards in hardware reviewing Greg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 13, 2003 Author Share Posted January 13, 2003 Its not to bad, cause there are multiple machines. I can bench t wo machines at once, while using the 3rd to do work, or play computer games...mmm EMI, gotta have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plastic Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 you know what would really rock? 3 x 191T right now i try to decide between 2 x 191T and 1 x 210T (21" 1600x1200). 3 19" screens would be ultimate, just imagine the appearance (client impressing machine), but i can't really justify the costs vs. benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Miranda Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Hi Marc, My advice would be: IF YOU DO 3D GO FOR TWIN 191T´s! I´ve been researching LCD´s and found out that the 210T is not good for fast moving objects(such as viewport object manipulation) and/or movies. Its response time is only 35ms. The 191T has a response time of 25ms which is starting to look good. regards, Christian [ January 13, 2003, 07:28 PM: Message edited by: Christian Miranda ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Thomas Posted January 13, 2003 Share Posted January 13, 2003 Thanks to those preliminary benchmarks I am looking for some of those Xeon 2.8b chips on Newegg.com any idea which ones the (b) are? -Charles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 14, 2003 Author Share Posted January 14, 2003 The 533 FSB, 2.8B Xeon's are Socket 604. They do not work on earlier Xeon motherboards. Look for Socket 604, and 533 FSB. Remember that these systems are VERY expensive. The motherboards alone start in the 500 range. Power supplies around 140 ish. Gotta buy ram in paired dimms. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@lkion O Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Hello to everyone Greg i was wondering if you had the chance to work with dual amd s@ 2.4G?!They seem to be runner ups- http://www.neoseeker.com/resourcelink.html?rlid=57573 - but i haven't heared anyone using them so far. Do you think it is something to look forward to? Thank you Alkion [ January 14, 2003, 12:07 PM: Message edited by: @lkion O ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 14, 2003 Author Share Posted January 14, 2003 I'll be testing the dual 2400+ MP's (2.0 Gigahertz), After I'm done with the 2.8B Xeon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dollus Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 Greg: How about a cost column with a $/sec. comparison? John D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 14, 2003 Author Share Posted January 14, 2003 Good idea John. Remind me in a month or two when I've collected all 72 tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Hess Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 I uploaded the Hyperthreading scores of the system. (Basically bare install of XP required) Insanely fast. Makes me wonder how the 2600+ MP's will do. http://www.3dluvr.com/content/maxbench.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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