I got my FX-55!

SIK_L_CELL · Nov 2, 2004, 07:26 PM

Well it finally showed up. AMD sent me the cpu in a little black plastic jewel case, and the heatsink seperate. It is not one of the new copper HSF's with the heatpipes. They said they cant get thier hands on any PIB's so they put this one together I use water anyway but it would be nice to have that HSF. So here are some pics and you should see some benches tonight. Here are some pics. SIK.

Pic-1
Pic-2

CaptinSxb · Nov 2, 2004, 07:28 PM

Nice, dotn forget to update your sig.

Sandok · Nov 2, 2004, 07:33 PM

Damn I'm jelous...

NuTz · Nov 2, 2004, 07:57 PM

nice, bet that cost a fair bit....

SIK_L_CELL · Nov 2, 2004, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NuTz

nice, bet that cost a fair bit....

Not really, it was to replace my FX-53 that blew up.

Sandok · Nov 2, 2004, 08:01 PM

I know... Saw your other thread... Lucky sob!!! Push it hard man!

NuTz · Nov 2, 2004, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIK_L_CELL

Not really, it was to replace my FX-53 that blew up.

lucky you

El Kapitano · Nov 2, 2004, 08:46 PM

Glad to hear it's back on line Sik, I've just placed pre order(s) for my next victim and hopefully one of the suppliers has said they'll have stock in the next two weeks (yeah right).

Let us know how you get on, I can push 2.9Ghz in multiple ways but no more than that, more tweaking needed (but I'll lay off volt modding the mainboard Vcore

).

Look forward to seeing those benchies.

drakesteakn · Nov 3, 2004, 02:11 AM

cant wait to see what it can really do, i am still thinking of the leap to 939 witha FX-55

SIK_L_CELL · Nov 3, 2004, 04:15 AM

Here goes I am takin it easy on the new chip.

3DMark 05 - 7271

3DMark 03 - 15602

3DMark 01 - 34480

PCMark 04 - 6056

itchy5 · Nov 3, 2004, 05:32 AM

wow owned

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 10:20 AM

awesome figures !!!

swimtech · Nov 3, 2004, 03:02 PM

Ssssssmokin'!

Sandok · Nov 3, 2004, 03:36 PM

damn that's smokin!!!!!!!!!!

NuTz · Nov 3, 2004, 03:47 PM

lol very nice!

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 06:28 PM

a few of my babies

Sandok · Nov 3, 2004, 06:45 PM

OMG you lucky evil man...

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sandok

OMG you lucky evil man...

Ive actually 3 Engineering sample Extreme editions (I do a lot of testing for intel) but im using 2 atm

Sandok · Nov 3, 2004, 06:57 PM

Well, you know where that last one can go my dear Zardon *waits with his hands outstrechted for a new CPU*

SIK_L_CELL · Nov 3, 2004, 07:43 PM

Zardon, so if I have a week 35 chip do you think it is an engineering sample? How do they differ?

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SIK_L_CELL

Zardon, so if my I have a week 35 chip do you think it is an engineering sample? How do they differ?

An engineering sample basically means the processor is unlocked or semi unlocked. 14-18x for example.

The FX55 is unlocked by default which is excellent so there are no internal or reviewer "engineering samples". Intel always lock their cpus, so a person buying an extreme edition would be locked to one setting such as 14x200 (then overclocking on FSB such as 14x250 etc), whereas the ES's (engineering sample) processors have a certain range of multis available.

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 07:59 PM

for example, this engineering sample above is unlocked from 12-17), meaning you can crank the memory scores if you have the right ram = ive it lowered to 14x262 in this shot. you can also see the "ES" in the chip idenfication. they are RARE (as they arent sold by intel to the public), worth some money too.

Sandok · Nov 3, 2004, 08:02 PM

Damn, so are you allowed to sell those? Intel wouldn't allow it though.. Damn, Zardon, I'll say it again.. You are ONE LUCKY man...

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 08:04 PM

Well they havent said im not to sell them, but its a gentlemans agreement and I do spend a lot of time testing for intel and we need the rigs for the reviews - especially when we need to test some high spec ram and find the limits, its hard with a standard processor to find ram-fsb limitations on a set hardlocked multi unless you are on prom or mach phase which isnt practical for reviewing.

drakesteakn · Nov 3, 2004, 08:41 PM

i think the EE's should all be unlocked just like the FX series is unlocked. those are aimed toward gamers and overclockers. so why not unlock the EEs

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drakesteakn

i think the EE's should all be unlocked just like the FX series is unlocked. those are aimed toward gamers and overclockers. so why not unlock the EEs

Its intels policy, ive no idea but I do agree with you - some of the new motherboards on slot 775 claim to offer this........ havent tested them yet, will do soon hopefully.

Sargentwhitey · Nov 3, 2004, 10:05 PM

awesome man! makes me a little envious

pr0digal jenius · Nov 3, 2004, 11:41 PM

damn....i want your 3dmark scores

i still win pcmark tho

glad to see you got your rig back up to (and passed) it's old self...enjoy it!
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Zardon - I know that the EE's are the same as the Xeons, without the multi CPU compaitbility...since ES chips are unlocked...do yyou think it woudl be feasible to run dual EE's in a server board? (just a thought)

Zardon · Nov 3, 2004, 11:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pr0digal jenius

Zardon - I know that the EE's are the same as the Xeons, without the multi CPU compaitbility...since ES chips are unlocked...do yyou think it woudl be feasible to run dual EE's in a server board? (just a thought)

Gallatin core yep.

EDIT:

erm, you just stated EEs arent dual+ compatible then proceed to ask me if they would work in a dual server board. Do you mean because they are semi unlocked as I mentioned?

No, they wouldnt - that "unlocking" isnt making it a dual + capable XEON.

bug77 · Nov 4, 2004, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zardon

Ive actually 3 Engineering sample Extreme editions (I do a lot of testing for intel) but im using 2 atm

Bah, you're weak! I have a (locked) XP2500+!!! Beat that!

Nov 2, 2004, 07:26 PM	#1
SIK_L_CELL Cowboy From Hell Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	I got my FX-55! Well it finally showed up. AMD sent me the cpu in a little black plastic jewel case, and the heatsink seperate. It is not one of the new copper HSF's with the heatpipes. They said they cant get thier hands on any PIB's so they put this one together I use water anyway but it would be nice to have that HSF. So here are some pics and you should see some benches tonight. Here are some pics. SIK. Pic-1 Pic-2 __________________ FX-55 X850xt DFI SLI-DR Gskill LE 05 - 8152 03 - 17169 01 - 38020 AM3 - 102443

Nov 2, 2004, 07:28 PM	#2
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NuTz DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Herts UK Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	nice, bet that cost a fair bit.... __________________ [color=blue][/color]

Nov 2, 2004, 08:46 PM	#8
El Kapitano Most of the 7 dwarfs in 1 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rochdale, Lancashire Posts: 947 Rep Power: 0	Glad to hear it's back on line Sik, I've just placed pre order(s) for my next victim and hopefully one of the suppliers has said they'll have stock in the next two weeks (yeah right). Let us know how you get on, I can push 2.9Ghz in multiple ways but no more than that, more tweaking needed (but I'll lay off volt modding the mainboard Vcore ). Look forward to seeing those benchies. Last edited by El Kapitano; Nov 2, 2004 at 08:51 PM. Reason: Spelling Correction

Nov 3, 2004, 02:11 AM	#9
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	cant wait to see what it can really do, i am still thinking of the leap to 939 witha FX-55 __________________

Nov 2, 2004, 07:33 PM	#3
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Damn I'm jelous...

Nov 2, 2004, 08:01 PM	#6
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	I know... Saw your other thread... Lucky sob!!! Push it hard man!

Nov 3, 2004, 04:15 AM	Thread Starter #10
SIK_L_CELL Cowboy From Hell Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	Here goes I am takin it easy on the new chip. 3DMark 05 - 7271 3DMark 03 - 15602 3DMark 01 - 34480 PCMark 04 - 6056 __________________ FX-55 X850xt DFI SLI-DR Gskill LE 05 - 8152 03 - 17169 01 - 38020 AM3 - 102443 Last edited by SIK_L_CELL; Nov 4, 2004 at 01:04 AM.

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Nov 3, 2004, 10:20 AM	#12
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	awesome figures !!!

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Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	damn that's smokin!!!!!!!!!!

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NuTz DriverHeaven Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Herts UK Posts: 56 Rep Power: 0	lol very nice! __________________ [color=blue][/color]

Nov 3, 2004, 06:28 PM	#16
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	I love them both :) FX55 and 775 EE 3.46 a few of my babies

Nov 3, 2004, 06:45 PM	#17
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	OMG you lucky evil man...

Nov 3, 2004, 06:57 PM	#19
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Well, you know where that last one can go my dear Zardon waits with his hands outstrechted for a new CPU

Nov 3, 2004, 07:43 PM	Thread Starter #20
SIK_L_CELL Cowboy From Hell Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: USA Posts: 225 Rep Power: 0	Zardon, so if I have a week 35 chip do you think it is an engineering sample? How do they differ? __________________ FX-55 X850xt DFI SLI-DR Gskill LE 05 - 8152 03 - 17169 01 - 38020 AM3 - 102443 Last edited by SIK_L_CELL; Nov 3, 2004 at 08:01 PM.

Nov 3, 2004, 07:59 PM	#22
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	for example, this engineering sample above is unlocked from 12-17), meaning you can crank the memory scores if you have the right ram = ive it lowered to 14x262 in this shot. you can also see the "ES" in the chip idenfication. they are RARE (as they arent sold by intel to the public), worth some money too.

Nov 3, 2004, 08:02 PM	#23
Sandok DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 9,472 Rep Power: 0	Damn, so are you allowed to sell those? Intel wouldn't allow it though.. Damn, Zardon, I'll say it again.. You are ONE LUCKY man...

Nov 3, 2004, 08:04 PM	#24
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	Well they havent said im not to sell them, but its a gentlemans agreement and I do spend a lot of time testing for intel and we need the rigs for the reviews - especially when we need to test some high spec ram and find the limits, its hard with a standard processor to find ram-fsb limitations on a set hardlocked multi unless you are on prom or mach phase which isnt practical for reviewing.

Nov 3, 2004, 08:41 PM	#25
drakesteakn boo!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Ft. Meyers, FL Posts: 2,041 Rep Power: 0	i think the EE's should all be unlocked just like the FX series is unlocked. those are aimed toward gamers and overclockers. so why not unlock the EEs __________________

Nov 3, 2004, 10:05 PM	#27
Sargentwhitey Has a JOB.. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 1,473 Rep Power: 0	awesome man! makes me a little envious __________________ Mobile:Intel Celeron M 1.5GHz, 40GB WD, 1GB PC24000, Intel Mediocre Graphics 2, SB Audigy 2 Notebook

Nov 3, 2004, 11:41 PM	#28
pr0digal jenius Delete Me Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 14,648 Rep Power: 0	damn....i want your 3dmark scores i still win pcmark tho glad to see you got your rig back up to (and passed) it's old self...enjoy it! ===================================== Zardon - I know that the EE's are the same as the Xeons, without the multi CPU compaitbility...since ES chips are unlocked...do yyou think it woudl be feasible to run dual EE's in a server board? (just a thought)