3DMark06 - Page 3

GarPhreak · 27th Feb 2006, 03:21 PM

Man I felt like crying when I ran the tests... All 'coz I remembered Max_87's post...

I was thinking, "RM4K for this??? Someone pleeeaaasse help me optimize my system!!!"

Then I came here and saw the rest of the results and didn't feel so bad...

All Max's fault... Using 3DMark03 to bench an X1800XL...

Anyway here's my results, my rig's sorta similar to werty316's...

A64 3000+ @ 2.5GHz
Asus A8N-E Rev2
GeCube X1800XL [very very very slightly OC'ed]
Corsair ValueRAM 2x512MB

Papercut · 27th Feb 2006, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werty316

A64 3000+ @ 2.4GHz
Asus A8N-E Rev2
XFX 7800GTX @ STOCK
Patriot XBL 2x512MB

4609

There is one weird anomaly. Using the same settings and drivers and OC I can't reproduce this score. I get a little over 4K. NOt really sure how I got that high of a score.

Resolution, maybe? I noticed an anomaly when I use my 15" LCD as the primary monitor; 3D06 will default to 1024x768 giving me a score of about 3500 thereabouts.

@ Gar - that score is pretty low considering your hardware

Chai · 27th Feb 2006, 06:48 PM

Hmm...resolution could be the cause of the low score...

GarPhreak · 27th Feb 2006, 08:25 PM

Papercut: I was thinking the same thing...

Chai: So what should I do about the resolution?

ZuePhok · 27th Feb 2006, 08:26 PM

err..change it?

GarPhreak · 27th Feb 2006, 08:38 PM

Change my desktop resolution? Higher or lower? Currently it's at 1024x768...

Papercut · 27th Feb 2006, 09:47 PM

But the settings say 1280x1024...which is supposed to be the default reso for 3D06.
Driver issue, maybe?

GarPhreak · 27th Feb 2006, 10:11 PM

Changed my desktop resolution to 1280x1024 and ran it again, this time my results actually dropped from 2753 to 2740!

Could my system be unstable?

werty316 · 28th Feb 2006, 02:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GarPhreak

Changed my desktop resolution to 1280x1024 and ran it again, this time my results actually dropped from 2753 to 2740!

Could my system be unstable?

Sounds like a driver issue to me too.

Ah you guys are right. The test results show 1024*768. It must have ran at 1024*768 on my old 15" CRT before I got my LCD. Here are best results so far with real default settings.

A64 3000+ @ 2.4GHz
Asus A8N-E Rev2
XFX 7800GTX @ STOCK
Patriot XBL 2x512MB

4031

Chai · 28th Feb 2006, 07:09 AM

Maybe it's tested according to the default resolution of the monitor?

27th Feb 2006, 06:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
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27th Feb 2006, 08:26 PM	#25 (permalink)
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27th Feb 2006, 09:47 PM	#27 (permalink)
Papercut Hyperactive Join Date: 14 Jul 2004 Location: Singapore! Posts: 4,991 Reputation: 2428 Rep Power: 33	But the settings say 1280x1024...which is supposed to be the default reso for 3D06. Driver issue, maybe? __________________ PC Specs "Use in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of n00bs. Overclock within 24 hours of opening. Do not read instructions before proceeding, do not use only as directed. May cause frustration, late nights and empty wallets. If symptoms persist please consult your hardware professional."

28th Feb 2006, 07:09 AM	#30 (permalink)
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27th Feb 2006, 03:21 PM	#21 (permalink)
GarPhreak Super Active Join Date: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,061 Reputation: 249 Rep Power: 8	Man I felt like crying when I ran the tests... All 'coz I remembered Max_87's post... I was thinking, "RM4K for this??? Someone pleeeaaasse help me optimize my system!!!" Then I came here and saw the rest of the results and didn't feel so bad... All Max's fault... Using 3DMark03 to bench an X1800XL... Anyway here's my results, my rig's sorta similar to werty316's... A64 3000+ @ 2.5GHz Asus A8N-E Rev2 GeCube X1800XL [very very very slightly OC'ed] Corsair ValueRAM 2x512MB

27th Feb 2006, 08:25 PM	#24 (permalink)
GarPhreak Super Active Join Date: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,061 Reputation: 249 Rep Power: 8	Papercut: I was thinking the same thing... Chai: So what should I do about the resolution?

27th Feb 2006, 08:38 PM	#26 (permalink)
GarPhreak Super Active Join Date: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,061 Reputation: 249 Rep Power: 8	Change my desktop resolution? Higher or lower? Currently it's at 1024x768...

27th Feb 2006, 10:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
GarPhreak Super Active Join Date: 18 Oct 2004 Posts: 1,061 Reputation: 249 Rep Power: 8	Changed my desktop resolution to 1280x1024 and ran it again, this time my results actually dropped from 2753 to 2740! Could my system be unstable?