Vista Tutorial - Window Experience Index Scores

**f_vo** · 10-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by f_vo

ok, i am in. How do i post the result here?

thanks

François

JUst forgot, someone told me you cannot go higher then 5.9....

**TheHorta** · 10-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

Just wondering what everbody else is getting and on what hardware,

New build. Q6600@3.6GHz A/C 8GB DDR2800 2x7K1000 8800GTX

**z3r010** · 10-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by TheHorta

New build. Q6600@3.6GHz A/C 8GB DDR2800 2x7K1000 8800GTX

Attachment 1369

What are you using for cooling on the Q6600 to keep it stable at that speed?

**f_vo** · 10-04-2007

Whaw TheHorta,

very impressive.

François

**TheHorta** · 10-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

What are you using for cooling on the Q6600 to keep it stable at that speed?

It's air-cooled using a ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme HS with a Scythe SFF12F 120mm (very quiet) fan. I used Arctic Silver for paste. No lapping or extra work involved. I'm running the G0 at near-stock voltage (1.325V) and did not have to change or alter anything else -- NB, FSB, etc.

BTW, I actually uploaded a much larger image including some of the Vista configuration info, but it looks like it got cropped. Email me at [bgetchel] at {gmail} dot you know what if you want more detailed screenshots/information.

**z3r010** · 10-04-2007

I was going to buy a ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme when I got my CPU but they were out of stock, so I though I would wait and water cool it at a later date.

What sort of temps are you getting idle and under load? as I might pick one up when they are back in stock.

**TheHorta** · 10-04-2007

Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010

What sort of temps are you getting idle and under load? as I might pick one up when they are back in stock.

Idle temps are 32-40C and jump around a bit depending upon the core. Core #0 seems to run 2-3C hotter than the rest. However, the U120x seems to handle loads very well. Testing with CoreTemp and Prime95 using their "Torture Test" only increases temps 10-15C max. After nine hours of P95 temps ranged from 45-55C, but mostly stayed in the 46-52C range, flicking occasionally over 50C. Never over 55C even for the hottest core.

Initially I was worried that idle temps seemed higher than most reports, and that I may have mounted the HSF incorrectly, but load temps are right in line with the best of the air-cooled reports and are nice and cool, so everything looks rosy.

**z3r010** · 10-04-2007

Hmmm getting very tempted to pick one up now.

**cyclo** · 10-04-2007

I highly recommend Thermalright HSFs too... I myself am using a Thermalright Ultima 90 with an Antec Tricool 92 mm fan set to medium (1500 rpm). I got it after reading good reviews about it at Anandtech. It barely gets warm to the touch even when playing games.

**DOMINATOR** · 10-04-2007

Specs:
-8800GTS graphics card
-E6550 2.33Ghz dual core Processor
-2GB (2x1GB) of 800Mhz A-DATA RAM
-500GB 7200Rpm Seagate hard drive

10-04-2007	#21 (permalink)
f_vo Banned Join Date: May 2007 114 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Quote: Originally Posted by f_vo ok, i am in. How do i post the result here? thanks François JUst forgot, someone told me you cannot go higher then 5.9....
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#22 (permalink)
TheHorta Group Idiot Join Date: Oct 2007 Vista Ultimate x64 5 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 Just wondering what everbody else is getting and on what hardware, New build. Q6600@3.6GHz A/C 8GB DDR2800 2x7K1000 8800GTX
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#23 (permalink)
z3r010 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,383 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Quote: Originally Posted by TheHorta New build. Q6600@3.6GHz A/C 8GB DDR2800 2x7K1000 8800GTX Attachment 1369 What are you using for cooling on the Q6600 to keep it stable at that speed?
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#24 (permalink)
f_vo Banned Join Date: May 2007 114 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Whaw TheHorta, very impressive. François Last edited by f_vo; 10-04-2007 at 02:54 PM..
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10-04-2007	#25 (permalink)
TheHorta Group Idiot Join Date: Oct 2007 Vista Ultimate x64 5 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 What are you using for cooling on the Q6600 to keep it stable at that speed? It's air-cooled using a ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme HS with a Scythe SFF12F 120mm (very quiet) fan. I used Arctic Silver for paste. No lapping or extra work involved. I'm running the G0 at near-stock voltage (1.325V) and did not have to change or alter anything else -- NB, FSB, etc. BTW, I actually uploaded a much larger image including some of the Vista configuration info, but it looks like it got cropped. Email me at [bgetchel] at {gmail} dot you know what if you want more detailed screenshots/information.
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#26 (permalink)
z3r010 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,383 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores I was going to buy a ThermalRight Ultra 120 Extreme when I got my CPU but they were out of stock, so I though I would wait and water cool it at a later date. What sort of temps are you getting idle and under load? as I might pick one up when they are back in stock.
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#27 (permalink)
TheHorta Group Idiot Join Date: Oct 2007 Vista Ultimate x64 5 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Quote: Originally Posted by z3r010 What sort of temps are you getting idle and under load? as I might pick one up when they are back in stock. Idle temps are 32-40C and jump around a bit depending upon the core. Core #0 seems to run 2-3C hotter than the rest. However, the U120x seems to handle loads very well. Testing with CoreTemp and Prime95 using their "Torture Test" only increases temps 10-15C max. After nine hours of P95 temps ranged from 45-55C, but mostly stayed in the 46-52C range, flicking occasionally over 50C. Never over 55C even for the hottest core. Initially I was worried that idle temps seemed higher than most reports, and that I may have mounted the HSF incorrectly, but load temps are right in line with the best of the air-cooled reports and are nice and cool, so everything looks rosy.
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#28 (permalink)
z3r010 I’m a PC Join Date: Oct 2005 Windows 7 Ultimate x64 21,383 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Hmmm getting very tempted to pick one up now.
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#29 (permalink)
cyclo Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 24 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores I highly recommend Thermalright HSFs too... I myself am using a Thermalright Ultima 90 with an Antec Tricool 92 mm fan set to medium (1500 rpm). I got it after reading good reviews about it at Anandtech. It barely gets warm to the touch even when playing games.
My System Specs

10-04-2007	#30 (permalink)
DOMINATOR Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Vista x64 60 posts	Re: Window Experience Index Scores Specs: -8800GTS graphics card -E6550 2.33Ghz dual core Processor -2GB (2x1GB) of 800Mhz A-DATA RAM -500GB 7200Rpm Seagate hard drive
My System Specs

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