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    Stock system 3d score

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Proz, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. Proz

    Proz Notebook Consultant

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    How does this score look on a stock system ??

    3DMark Score 10818 3DMarks
    SM 2.0 Score 4440
    SM 3.0 Score 5043
    CPU Score 2894
    OS Windows 7
    CPU Intel Core i5-540M Processor
    CPU Speed 2527 MHz
    GPU ATI Mobility Radeon HD 4870
    Memory 4096 MB

    Just as it left the factory ... must admit it's lower than i had hoped . :(
     
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    I think that looks ok for a single gpu 4870 not overclocked along the i5-540M.
    As a comparison i get like 14k on vantage (where others get like 19k) with i7-720qm and crossfire hd5870 running on stock. A bit more powerful, also don't compare your settings with the results others may have posted in their signature, those have probably a faster cpu along crossfire 4870 and some intense cooling with overclocked cpu and clockspeeds and voltage adjusted on the gpus.
     
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    Proz Notebook Consultant

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    Ok thanks for that ... i do intend upgrading processor , memory and hopefully i can get the secondary 4870 or even new 5870's .
    Been lurking around here for a while and know what i need for upgrading .

    I tried to add my system specs to my posts .... is it in the signiture that appears at the bottom of a post ??

    Cant seem to get mine to show .

    Edit : my sig is there now
     
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    You're welcome, and yep signature is there now. Cheers!

    Edit: The ram is probably dual channel memory, so it should give you 1333Mhz. 2x 667Mhz.
     
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    Im using the new Dell drivers .... highest temps i saw on graphic card was 79 deg c .
     
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    As long your system doesnt exceed 100°C during gpu stressing (gaming, benching) you should be fine, and that is the normal state for stock systems. Try running Furmark in windowed mode, let it run for like 5 minutes and observe the temps with GPU-Z then.
     
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    Ok ... will do .
     
    Proz, Aug 27, 2010
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