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    Performance questions

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Morkai, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. Morkai

    Morkai Notebook Enthusiast

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    I am trying to benchmark my system. I have noticed many people saying things like "Make sure Performance settings are on" or, "be sure to turn on extreme awesome performance extreme." How the hell do I do this? Where are these options and how do I assure they are on?

    Also, how do I assure that Crossfire is enabled?

    Also, sorry I am an utter noob.

    With xfire 5870s, an i7 820, and 4 gig ram, 7,200 HDD, what should I expect in 3dmark06 and 3dmark Vantage? What about PCmark Vantage?

    Hey ya'll -thanks a ton.
     
    Morkai, Jul 19, 2010
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  2. Lozz

    Lozz Top Overpriced Dell

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    Most people suffice to set Catalyst Command Center Settings to performance. There are three major settings to set
    1) set minimap to 'high performance'
    2) set Catalyst AI to standard
    3) set AA mode to MSAA
    These are all found in the 3D tab.
    You can verify CF is enabled through the Crossfire tab in the CCC or by GPU-Z

    There are other things you can do, but those are the easiest and by far the safest.
     
    Lozz, Jul 19, 2010
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  3. Morkai

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    Sounds good, thanks a ton.

    Any insight into what types of numbers I should be seeing, everything stock?
     
    Morkai, Jul 19, 2010
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  4. Noche

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    Please Morkai, share your score once you are done, tyvm.
     
    Noche, Jul 20, 2010
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  5. Morkai

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    Sure. 3dMark Vantage everything stock with Dell drivers is

    12,646.
     
    Morkai, Jul 20, 2010
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    Noob question here
    I just got my machine yesterday, i been reading the forum long ago, but, being honestly i dont pay too much attention to the becnchmakr thing, is that important to do it ? and if if this, which i must to run ?
    Thanks for your time an patience :)
     
    Cmagamez, Jul 20, 2010
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    It is not "important" but it is addictive It is just a numerical comparison between pc's Some of the guys here even go as far as to put their M17x in a freezer while benching to be able to get a higher stable overclock. For your pc I would run 3dmark06 3dmark vantage and the heaven demo to test your dx11.
     
    claxdog, Jul 20, 2010
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    Thanks dude, i will so :)
     
    Cmagamez, Jul 20, 2010
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    I have a question for the experts: On the "All" tab in the 3D section of Catalyst Control Center, there is an option for "Wait for vertical refresh." Since I have Crossfire 5870's what should I put it on? Thanks!
     
    Jester504, Jul 20, 2010
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    unless you're having display problems or want to cap your FPS, leave it off.
     
    Lozz, Jul 20, 2010
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  11. Noche

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    Ty, mine is considerablely lower, but it is i7-720.
     
    Noche, Jul 20, 2010
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  12. Noche

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    Could you tell me your graphic and cpu score? Ty.
     
    Noche, Jul 20, 2010
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    It'll have to wait until after work for the GPU score. My CPU is an i7 820 however.
     
    Morkai, Jul 20, 2010
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  14. Noche

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    Yeah, was expecting something like that for your score, tyvm.
     
    Noche, Jul 20, 2010
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    klemens Notebook Consultant

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    First enable the Ati tray tool
    at the ati tray tool make the crossfire logo appears when it can...
    Run games that utilize crossfire like dragon age origins
    if the crossfire working it should have a crossfire logo in the right up side...
     
    klemens, Jul 24, 2010
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