NEW *Official* Top 30 Computers!

As times change, old threads close and new threads spring up to replace them!

If you're familiar with the old thread, it will be similar with a few differences. If this is all new to you, read on!


Goal


The goal of this thread is to order the top 30 computers on OCN. In doing so, we hope to generate interest in benchmarking, whether it be competitive or just for fun. The ranking will be ordered based on total points from all of the benchmarks.


Rules

• The benchmarks to be run are as follows:
  • 3DMark 2003
  • 3DMark 2005
  • 3DMark 2006
  • 3DMark Vantage Performance (optional, see below)
  • Aquamark 3
• Your total score will be tallied by adding all scores together.
• Between the different tests, speeds do not need to be the same. However, all hardware must be consistent throughout.
• There are no limits on hardware.

As the trial version of Vantage only allows you to run it once, it is not required for a score to be generated. However, a tallied score with Vantage has a greater chance of being higher as there is an entire test for more points.

If you are using Nvidia cards, you must disable PhysX. This can be done through Nvidia Control Panel. If you do not disable PhysX, your scores will not be added to the list.

If you have the paid version of 3DMark 2003 or 2005, you do not need to run the CPU benches. Those portions yield a separate score which is not what we're looking for. However, running them will not lower your score.


How to submit


To simplify things, the submissions will no longer require ORB links. We will be following HWBot's requirements for screenshots.

These include:

• The benchmark and its point values as well as subtest scores must be visible.
• The main tab of CPU-Z must be visible.
• The memory tab of CPU-Z must be visible.
• GPU-Z must be visible.

However, as OCN is a community based on helpful members, feel free to go beyond minimum requirements. Give as many details about your build as possible. Other good additions to your screen shot include the Mainboard tab of CPU-Z and Memset or CPU-Tweaker.

Here is an example of a 3DMark 2006 screen shot:

3DMark '06 - 24452 Marks



For a score to be generated, please include all screen shots in one post as well as the points for each benchmark and the total score. Once you've submitted that, I'll add you to the ranking!


Downloads


Please note that you can download all of Futuremark's products from their website here. Aquamark can be downloaded for Guru3D here.


Various notes


For 3DMark 03 and 05, the CPU portions of the tests do not need to be run. To generate a score, only the game tests are necessary. In none of the benchmarks are the feature tests necessary to generate a score. However, if you are using free versions, you will not have the ability to control which tests are run. I've purchased some of the benchmarks and I suggest you do the same, though it is not required. Aquamark 3 scores will be divided by 10 for your final score as it was determined they were counting to too much.


HWBot


As it's always a good time for a plug, OCN wants you on their HWBot team. As all of your screen shots will be formatted correctly already, why not head over to HWBot and submit them! Don't forget to set Overclock.net as your team if you don't already have an account.

If you don't know what HWBot is but would like to learn more, check out this thread.


A final word


Benchmarks always have been and always will be debatable. Some people believe that they do not represent the power of a system accurately. While I agree this is a valid argument, this is neither the time nor the place to have it. Have fun with this, don't get too serious!

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You mean just using the graphics scores?

EDIT: Do not disable them. You know your computer is boss. Sadly, benchmarks don't always agree... but that's what we have intelligent people for!

That's the point! It's just like pushing for points on HWBot. You gotta beat people with the same hardware too!

No point in sitting out. Since you're here early, you'll definitely be on the list for a bit!

I just thought 20 made a bit more sense. It can easily be changed later. Disable cores if you'd like. Just use the same hardware. We're overclockers... we use the tools we've been given!