ATA100 Test
Video Card Tests
I can only hope that true
AGP 4X will arrive soon, either in patches or new games, as 266MHz (4x66MHz)
peak bandwidth could really speed up those precious FPS. Currently, there
is something like a 1% difference between 2X and 4X mode, but it's nice to
know that you're future compatible.
D3D
Tests
|
CPU
Speed
|
3DMark2K
|
UTBench
"N"
|
UTBench
"H"
|
WT98
|
|
933MHz
|
6685
3DMarks
|
42.2
FPS
|
41.1
FPS
|
399
MP/s
|
|
980MHz
|
6798
3DMarks
|
44.1
FPS
|
43.3
FPS
|
399
MP/s
|
UT and 3DMark2K are well
known for their accuracy and repeatability. UTBench is somewhat of an aggravating
benchmark because ultra high video card overclocking does little in comparison
to plain old high CPU speed. A few more FPS were squeezed from the slight
increase from 933 to 980. At 1024x768x32bpp, UT was very playable, not to
mention the fabulous graphics from the LeadTek 64MB GTS.
OpenGL
Tests
|
CPU
Speed
|
Q3A
"N"
|
Q3A
"H"
|
WT98
|
|
933MHz
|
123
FPS
|
81.9
FPS
|
331
MP/s
|
|
980MHz
|
134
FPS
|
82.2
FPS
|
331
MP/s
|
These FPS numbers were
all conducted with the on board sound on, so a further increase
is probable with the sound off.
Memory Tests
Another
rather large website that reviewed the SE6 gave it poor marks for memory
performance and stability with Corsair PC133. Well, I just want to let them
know that Mushkin has better stuff as the PC133 CAS2 SDRAM I used was not
only 100% stable at 133MHz FSB but also 140MHz FSB. Not only
were all tests were run in CAS2 mode, but all three DIMM slots were full
(384MB total). Just look at those SiSoft 2000 benchmarks...drool. Click
here if you desire to see the graph for 980MHz
(140MHz FSB).
SiSoft 2000 Benchmarks
|
CPU
Speed
|
Memory
(ALU)
|
Memory
(FPU)
|
|
933MHz
|
391
MB/s
|
455
MB/s
|
|
980MHz
|
410
MB/s
|
477
MB/s
|
Conclusion
The only reason the SE6
doesn't get a perfect 10 out of 10 is from the lack of one adjustment: Vio.
This can increase the voltage from the stock 3.3v to 3.5v or 3.6v if Abit
wanted it to, but there is a mysterious JP4 that is noted in the manual but
had no apparent function or effect on anything. The Asus CUSL2 has Vio adjustments
in addition to the more common Vcore voltage tweaks. The SE6 is a fabulous
Motherboard that will give you great service for all your socket-370 needs
and it is my pleasure to unhesitatingly recommend it.
William
Yaple
08/11/00
