Fast writes?

Tony420911 · Jul 11, 2003, 06:27 AM

Hi, I have a ASUS A7N8X V2.0 DELUXE with 9700 pro and the omega3.5's...I wanted to know if I should have fastwrites on or off? They are currently on and I don't know if I should turn them off or not...I seen a lot of people saying to turn them off cause they dont work, but if they didn't work for me wouldn't I crash or somthing?...What should I do?

toddsmack2k · Jul 11, 2003, 06:33 AM

You can try them on or off. Most of the issue's was when the new cats first came out and the R300 cards. Try them on and if you have no problems then leave them on. If you do turn them off. I currently have mine on and have no problems. Hope this helps.

**G.I.BRO** · Jul 11, 2003, 06:34 AM

Your not going to break anything if you turn them off or on.

For the most part, it depends on each system out there. Some people have issues, while others dont. The people who do have issues, they usually suffer with degraded performance. So go ahead and turn them off if u like. Do some benchmarks and run some games to see if you notice any performance change.

I have mine set to off, and i have no issues...

Cheers'

Tony420911 · Jul 11, 2003, 08:22 AM

Well I just did a benchmark with stock barton speeds and stock 9700 speeds, Here are the results. 14106 w/o FW and 13967 with FW.. I didnt test it twice with the FW but I think I might to check the consistancy...Could this just be 3dmark doing its usuall score bounce or is FW just slower than no FW...

toddsmack2k · Jul 11, 2003, 08:36 AM

Yeah it could be 3dmark doing its usual inconsitent deal, but I am leaning towards it having to do with fastwrites. You could pull a couple more benches with the same setup to give you a little more of an idea but i would just leave fastwrites off. I don't believe fastwrites caused that major of a performance hit for anyone, as I think it has more to do with stability issues. Nice system by the way!

shuki · Jul 11, 2003, 08:40 AM

are you changing FW in the BIOS or in smartgart? because when I change in SG I reboot into BIOS and they are in fact still set to OFF. in other words, sure it changes from on to off and vice versa in SG but does in no way affect my BIOS settings or FW at all....

Tony420911 · Jul 11, 2003, 08:42 AM

Yep, I did more benchmarks and it was totally the FW...It stayed consistant under 14K and without FW it stayed consistant over 14K. Ill keep the FW off. btw thanks

I like my puter

My volcano 11 is on the way and then ill crank my FSB back up to 200 where I already know it works like a dream

I score over 17K with my overclocked settings

Tony420911 · Jul 11, 2003, 08:43 AM

I change it in the bios...SG still says its on but I know for a fact they are off because of my BIOS

**G.I.BRO** · Jul 11, 2003, 06:20 PM

WHohoo...
Goob job!

Jul 11, 2003, 06:27 AM	#1
Tony420911 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Fast writes? Hi, I have a ASUS A7N8X V2.0 DELUXE with 9700 pro and the omega3.5's...I wanted to know if I should have fastwrites on or off? They are currently on and I don't know if I should turn them off or not...I seen a lot of people saying to turn them off cause they dont work, but if they didn't work for me wouldn't I crash or somthing?...What should I do?

Jul 11, 2003, 06:33 AM	#2
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	You can try them on or off. Most of the issue's was when the new cats first came out and the R300 cards. Try them on and if you have no problems then leave them on. If you do turn them off. I currently have mine on and have no problems. Hope this helps. __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Jul 11, 2003, 08:36 AM	#5
toddsmack2k It Never..... Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,173 Rep Power: 0	Yeah it could be 3dmark doing its usual inconsitent deal, but I am leaning towards it having to do with fastwrites. You could pull a couple more benches with the same setup to give you a little more of an idea but i would just leave fastwrites off. I don't believe fastwrites caused that major of a performance hit for anyone, as I think it has more to do with stability issues. Nice system by the way! __________________ [color=blue]*Bleeding From the Inside Pouring Out, The* *DriverHeaven* Spiral, We Shall Never Let Go Of.[/color]

Jul 11, 2003, 06:34 AM	#3
G.I.BRO To Have and to Hold Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 527 Rep Power: 0	Your not going to break anything if you turn them off or on. For the most part, it depends on each system out there. Some people have issues, while others dont. The people who do have issues, they usually suffer with degraded performance. So go ahead and turn them off if u like. Do some benchmarks and run some games to see if you notice any performance change. I have mine set to off, and i have no issues... Cheers'

Jul 11, 2003, 08:22 AM	Thread Starter #4
Tony420911 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Well I just did a benchmark with stock barton speeds and stock 9700 speeds, Here are the results. 14106 w/o FW and 13967 with FW.. I didnt test it twice with the FW but I think I might to check the consistancy...Could this just be 3dmark doing its usuall score bounce or is FW just slower than no FW...

Jul 11, 2003, 08:40 AM	#6
shuki DriverHeaven Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: in the hidden place Posts: 1,975 Rep Power: 0	are you changing FW in the BIOS or in smartgart? because when I change in SG I reboot into BIOS and they are in fact still set to OFF. in other words, sure it changes from on to off and vice versa in SG but does in no way affect my BIOS settings or FW at all....

Jul 11, 2003, 08:42 AM	Thread Starter #7
Tony420911 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	Yep, I did more benchmarks and it was totally the FW...It stayed consistant under 14K and without FW it stayed consistant over 14K. Ill keep the FW off. btw thanks I like my puter My volcano 11 is on the way and then ill crank my FSB back up to 200 where I already know it works like a dream I score over 17K with my overclocked settings

Jul 11, 2003, 08:43 AM	Thread Starter #8
Tony420911 DriverHeaven Newbie Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 18 Rep Power: 0	I change it in the bios...SG still says its on but I know for a fact they are off because of my BIOS

Jul 11, 2003, 06:20 PM	#9
G.I.BRO To Have and to Hold Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ontario Posts: 527 Rep Power: 0	WHohoo... Goob job!