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    low 3dmark 06 score

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by od37, Aug 25, 2010.

  1. od37

    od37 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm getting 4624 with 3dmark 06 with an R2 i55 20M/4870 XF. I checked and stealth mode is not on....what am I doing wrong> ?
     
    od37, Aug 25, 2010
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Running on battery?
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 25, 2010
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    od37 Notebook Enthusiast

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    ran the benchmark with the m17x plugged in. I just got the replacement yesterday...wonder why it's not running well.
     
    od37, Aug 25, 2010
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    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    Try to get the latest driver from dell, make sure xfire is enabled, go in to alienFX thingy and put power settings in performance, then run it again.

    That's what I did on my replacement and got 15k ish on 3dmark06.

    BTW, stealth mode off = dimmer light on the button, when On, brighter light.
     
    ACHlLLES, Aug 25, 2010
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  5. DR650SE

    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Trust me, it's stealth mode. Make sure all power options are on high performance as well.
     
    DR650SE, Aug 25, 2010
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    I am gamer Notebook Consultant

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    If nothing else work try ac cord, batteri out.. And press on button for 30 sec and then put everything back.. That strangely worked for me. Had 3 or 4000 points to.. After that 12000points in vantage..
     
    I am gamer, Aug 25, 2010
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    od37 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Turns out it was the stealth mode causing low scores. I'm getting 14000 with 3dmark06 now. Thanks for the replies.
     
    od37, Aug 26, 2010
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    cleverpseudonym PG RATED

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    lol they always say "its not in stealth mode" then it is..always....
     
    cleverpseudonym, Aug 26, 2010
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    DR650SE The Whiskey Barracuda

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    Haha, yea I noticed too. That's why I always tell them to trust me. It's impossible to get such a low score withouth being in stealth mode. I've never had mine in stealth mode, and to be honest don't even know if I have everything installe to get it into stealth mode. Not like I really care to though.
     
    DR650SE, Aug 27, 2010
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