Erk! Artifacts in PS2.0 test

[pablofrogo]

With my 9800pro modded to XT (R360, XT PCB, Hynix 2.5) I get artifacts in the PS2 test of 3dmark 03, but not in any games or other tests. I have a Rev 1 Arctic cooler and they are definately core artifacts. The card is runing at stcok XT, but I get artifacts at stock pro too. I just put it down to the test being wierd, but is there any real reason for these artifacts?

[mpan3]

By artifact, do you mean little white dots flashing only NEAR THE EDGE of the elephant and the rhino? If so, then don't worry because I think that's a software bug rather than a OC problem. I have the same problem with my 9600 even at 50mh below stock speed.

[pablofrogo]

Thanks, yeah it seems to be, I get less with AA on and higher res.. guess it's nothing to worry about then :D

[mpan3]

NP, If 3DMakr03 PS2.0 test is the only place where you see artifacts, then you are fine. Nice rig by the way!

[pablofrogo]

Yeah, it's the only one, and thanks :D Although I'm thinking of upgrading the HDD soon, and the CPU/mobo near Xmas.. Also, I'm trying to get a DDR booster soon so I can start really OC'ing ;)

Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 NCQ (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Seagate2.html#aHD_2d015_2dSE)
Antec 550W truecontrol PSU (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Antec_103.html#aCA_2d018_2dAN)
OCZ DDR booster (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/RAM_Utilities.html#aMY_2d044_2dOC)
Akasa RAM Heatspreaders (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Other_Coolers_57.html#aSY_2d000_2 dAK)
AMD 64 3500+ (http://www.overclockers.co.uk/acatalog/amd_64_bit.html#aCP_2d086_2dAM)
DFI Lanparty Ultra-D (Skt 939) (http://www.hardwarezone.com/articles/view.php?cid=18&id=1140)


BTW, this thread needs moving to General Hardware.

[mpan3]

Hehe another "I am going 939". Are you going to get new RAMs? I thought A64 requires buffered/registered RAM, enlighten me.

[pablofrogo]

Nope, that's 940... No-one like that, except servers. 939 is the new AMD desktop standard, it should last a few years, although, I may get a 90nm AMD because of the added OC'ing potential. In fact, I will get a 90nm AMD because they will be out by the time I get a new CPU.

[mpan3]

So ONLY 940 requires buffered RAM? That's good to know. Thanx!

[pablofrogo]

Yep, and it was nooooo problem :p