Preliminary Boxxtech Results

Greg Hess · January 12th, 2003

http://www.3dluvr.com/content/maxbench.php

*=SSE ON in Max5, or Max4.26

Its interesting to note that the Dell system (which is actually significantly slower then the boxxtech system) costs MORE then the boxxtech system.

Working on the vray tests now, then going to lightwave.

Quick Notes on the Boxx System....

Compact (About the size of a 4U box, but vertical).
#@%$@#% Fast.
Extremely Quiet. (Can't tell its on)
Excellent CPU Temps. (32C Idle, 39-40C Heavy Load)
Very Neat. (Best cable management I've ever seen)

bigcahunak · January 12th, 2003

Hey Greg, that sounds great. can you post some pics (in n' out) of it?
Which mobo do they use for their dual mp systems?

Greg Hess · January 12th, 2003

www.3dluvr.com/crossbow/incoming/setup.jpg

The computer on the far left is the Dual 2.8B Xeon [Boxxtech]. The one on the far right is my Dual Athlon, the one on the desk is the Shuttle SS51B 2.66B Pentium IV.

I'll have more pics of the boxx system when the review is done, I'm just posting preliminary tests so everyone can get fast feedback.

siliconbauhaus · January 13th, 2003

[homer simpson]mmmmmmmm Boxxxxxx drooooool[/homer simpson]

I love Boxx

Christian Miranda · January 13th, 2003

Hi Greg,

Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven.

Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming?

Keep up the great work on the hardware front end.

rgds,

Christian

Greg Hess · January 13th, 2003

Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven.

Hehe. I am currently trying to sell the vg191b to my parents so I can buy another 191T.

The 191b has better response time (slightly) but the 191T has better contrast and sharpness. The 191T is also hella of a lot smaller and lighter.

Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming?

Yes. There are 18 planned tests per application. For 3dsmax we have the original 9 (as already seen) with 3 more scenes rendered in vray. The vray scenes are pretty nasty (very large scenes with tons of detail) and include two interiors and one exterior shot. Early tests indicate that vray is extremely multiprocessor friendly, so should give some awesome results.

(There are 4 applications...Maya, XSI, Lightwave, and Max, or 72 render tests per system...GAH!!!)

Christian Miranda · January 13th, 2003

WHAT? 18 tests per app? A total of 72 tests?
How much time will it take to bench. a single system?

Aren´t you afraid of spending your whole life benchmarking workstations??? Just for fun...

,

You set standards in hardware reviewing Greg.

Greg Hess · January 13th, 2003

Its not to bad, cause there are multiple machines. I can bench t wo machines at once, while using the 3rd to do work, or play computer games...mmm EMI, gotta have it.

plastic · January 13th, 2003

you know what would really rock?
3 x 191T

right now i try to decide between 2 x 191T and 1 x 210T (21" 1600x1200).

3 19" screens would be ultimate, just imagine the appearance (client impressing machine), but i can't really justify the costs vs. benefit.

Christian Miranda · January 13th, 2003

Hi Marc,

My advice would be: IF YOU DO 3D GO FOR TWIN 191T´s!

I´ve been researching LCD´s and found out that the 210T is not good for fast moving objects(such as viewport object manipulation) and/or movies. Its response time is only 35ms. The 191T has a response time of 25ms which is starting to look good.

regards,

Christian

[ January 13, 2003, 07:28 PM: Message edited by: Christian Miranda ]

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Christian Miranda Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belo Horizonte Posts: 94 Name: Christian Miranda	WHAT? 18 tests per app? A total of 72 tests? How much time will it take to bench. a single system? Aren´t you afraid of spending your whole life benchmarking workstations??? Just for fun... , , You set standards in hardware reviewing Greg.

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plastic Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: vienna, EU Posts: 314 Name: Marc Lorenz	you know what would really rock? 3 x 191T right now i try to decide between 2 x 191T and 1 x 210T (21" 1600x1200). 3 19" screens would be ultimate, just imagine the appearance (client impressing machine), but i can't really justify the costs vs. benefit. __________________ Marc Lorenz http://plugins.angstraum.at My 3d gallery at Flickr

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January 12th, 2003	#1 (permalink)
Greg Hess Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 1,012 Name: Greg Hess	http://www.3dluvr.com/content/maxbench.php *=SSE ON in Max5, or Max4.26 Its interesting to note that the Dell system (which is actually significantly slower then the boxxtech system) costs MORE then the boxxtech system. Working on the vray tests now, then going to lightwave. Quick Notes on the Boxx System.... Compact (About the size of a 4U box, but vertical). #@%$@#% Fast. Extremely Quiet. (Can't tell its on) Excellent CPU Temps. (32C Idle, 39-40C Heavy Load) Very Neat. (Best cable management I've ever seen)

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bigcahunak Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Israel Age: 37 Posts: 820 Name: Itzik Kelner	Hey Greg, that sounds great. can you post some pics (in n' out) of it? Which mobo do they use for their dual mp systems?

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Greg Hess Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 1,012 Name: Greg Hess	www.3dluvr.com/crossbow/incoming/setup.jpg The computer on the far left is the Dual 2.8B Xeon [Boxxtech]. The one on the far right is my Dual Athlon, the one on the desk is the Shuttle SS51B 2.66B Pentium IV. I'll have more pics of the boxx system when the review is done, I'm just posting preliminary tests so everyone can get fast feedback.

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siliconbauhaus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: hagerstown md Posts: 203 Name: patrick anderson	[homer simpson]mmmmmmmm Boxxxxxx drooooool[/homer simpson] I love Boxx

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Christian Miranda Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belo Horizonte Posts: 94 Name: Christian Miranda	Hi Greg, Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven. Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming? Keep up the great work on the hardware front end. rgds, Christian

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Greg Hess Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 1,012 Name: Greg Hess	Hey, I see one 191T. You´re lucky. I wonder how would you feel if you exchange that viewsonic for a second 191T...that would be heaven. Hehe. I am currently trying to sell the vg191b to my parents so I can buy another 191T. The 191b has better response time (slightly) but the 191T has better contrast and sharpness. The 191T is also hella of a lot smaller and lighter. Are you still developing the more multi-threaded friendly set of benchmarks? Hows it comming? Yes. There are 18 planned tests per application. For 3dsmax we have the original 9 (as already seen) with 3 more scenes rendered in vray. The vray scenes are pretty nasty (very large scenes with tons of detail) and include two interiors and one exterior shot. Early tests indicate that vray is extremely multiprocessor friendly, so should give some awesome results. (There are 4 applications...Maya, XSI, Lightwave, and Max, or 72 render tests per system...GAH!!!)

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Greg Hess Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: University of Maryland Age: 30 Posts: 1,012 Name: Greg Hess	Its not to bad, cause there are multiple machines. I can bench t wo machines at once, while using the 3rd to do work, or play computer games...mmm EMI, gotta have it.

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Christian Miranda Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Belo Horizonte Posts: 94 Name: Christian Miranda	Hi Marc, My advice would be: IF YOU DO 3D GO FOR TWIN 191T´s! I´ve been researching LCD´s and found out that the 210T is not good for fast moving objects(such as viewport object manipulation) and/or movies. Its response time is only 35ms. The 191T has a response time of 25ms which is starting to look good. regards, Christian [ January 13, 2003, 07:28 PM: Message edited by: Christian Miranda ]

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