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    GTX 560 M m17x R3 3D Mark

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by macdaddy8000, Feb 9, 2015.

  1. macdaddy8000

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    Hi, i was just wondering why 3D Mark says i cant run Fire Strike test, because my graphic cards isnt DirectX 11 compatible? The GTX 560 M is a DirectX 11 card isnt it?
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 9, 2015
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    I believe so, maybe it's trying to use the iGPU?

    The early intel GPU's were not fully compliant with things like shader model 3. All fixed in the later revisions.
     
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    I don´t know why, but today i cleaned the fans and installed a new cpu, and after that i will now run the directx11 test also. :D
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 10, 2015
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    Sweet, you pleased the PC gods, they smiled upon you for that maintenance and upgrade.

    Boomshanka
     
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    By the way, which Driver version are you running on that GTX 560M?
     
    Alienware-Wasserman, Feb 11, 2015
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    347.52 WHQL
     
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    Just for testing purposed, do you mind trying this driver?
    Please make sure do perform a Clean Installation.
     
    Alienware-Wasserman, Feb 12, 2015
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    I have that Vbios installed allready.
     
    macdaddy8000, Feb 13, 2015
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    Not even after the DirectX 11 re-installation eh?
    Well, if you're unable to run just THAT specific 3D Mark Benchmark.
    The only things right now that come to my mind would involve either restoring your system or a clean OS installation.
     
    Alienware-Wasserman, Feb 13, 2015
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