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    3dmark cannot post scores

    Discussion in '2015+ Alienware 13 / 15 / 17' started by Vasudev, Mar 24, 2017.

  1. Vasudev

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    Hi guys,
    I'm having a rare issue with latest 3dmark v.2.3.366. After running every test (Free version), it says Scores cannot be validated at the end of the test run. I'm using the Steam version. Now, I can't roll back to early version.
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    I'm connected to the internet. I cleared download cache of steam and even validated 3dmark without any problems. Windows FW looks good because I deleted the entry and re-added them.
    Any help would be greatly appreciated. Or Am I the only one having this problem.
    @Papusan @rinneh @judal57
     
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    HMm i have no clue to be honest. I use the steam version too. Maybe try the non steam version?
     
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    Is your steam version updated to latest one?
     
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    It is, but i never installed a non steam version on my pc which might cause a login conflict.
     
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    @rinneh: Can you do a test run and see if you get the bug or not. Just run IceStorm Test. It is simple.
     
    Vasudev, Mar 25, 2017
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    @judal57 : Damn, was the update size 42 megs or something? I'm just confirming. I may have to revert to my older snapshot.
     
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    Reverted to 3DM 2.2.3509 backup and all is good. Problem Solved. The latest update is on hold atm.
    Mods please mark it as solved. You are free to delete it as well.
     
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    Looks like Steam forced me to update to latest version and issue came back with force. I hope FM will resolve this ASAP.
    @Papusan Did you face this problem?
     
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    I use the standalone 3DM suite. Aka for all my benchmark tools. I haven't downloaded the last version. You can use your key and download other places than Steam.

    Techpowerup.com have all previous versions. Or download always latest from Guru3.com or Software Updates in the @Phoenix thread.

    Don't deal or mess with Steam and bench software!!
     
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    @Papusan:
    I am using Free version. Because I'm utilizing a slow connection I am forced to use Steam.
    What does the last statement mean?
    EDIT: You can see the comments here https://steamcommunity.com/games/223850/announcements/detail/590375218011544753
     
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    I don't follow you on this. Sorry my English :D But re-read my post and you will understand what I mean bro.
     
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    As stated. Don't download and run with Steam. Download as standalone and not with Steam. BTW. I have the paid version.

    And I haven't download and tested newest build. My children and family eating everything of download speed. I do it when I have time and can be alone :D 4 smartphones, 3 or 4 tv's. Same amount of computers shares same ****y internet speed. But so it is with family :) Papu aka pappa or daddy come last :D
     
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    How to keep track of 3dm scores w/o steam and 3dm account linked?
    You remind me of my friend in other forums who face similar problems like you do with internet speed.
     
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    The Futuremark database is linked up against their own 3DM software on your machine. No need for Steam for this. See it the other way. Why shouldn't you could hold track with your scores if you used another machine who haven't installed Steam?

    Regarding internet speed.. They promised us here I live better internet speed last summer. Maybe this summer? :D oh'well
     
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    I guess they will make you wait few more summers until you switch to new ISP.
     
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