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    3dmark M17

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by Ajbeagles, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. Ajbeagles

    Ajbeagles Notebook Evangelist

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    The 3dmark score for my m17 when alienware did it was 14,300 but when i did it it only showed at 11,300 does anyone know why
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 29, 2008
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    What is your configuration?
     
    TurbodTalon, Dec 29, 2008
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  3. Ajbeagles

    Ajbeagles Notebook Evangelist

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    vista 32 bit
    QX9300 2.53Ghz
    Dual Ati HD3870
    4GB DDR 3 RAM
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 29, 2008
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    ledfortr Notebook Enthusiast

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    i hit 9560 3dm06
    spec
    t9600
    dual ati hd3870
    4gb ddr3
    64-bit vista

    brand new system, im pretty sad with the results, I thought i'd at least hit 10k with the t9600, runs at 2.8 sad sad.
     
    ledfortr, Dec 30, 2008
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  5. FoxTrot1337

    FoxTrot1337 Notebook Deity

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    Whoa, something is wrong there, I'm hitting near the 12,000 mark with my M17 and it runs at only 2.53.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 30, 2008
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  6. CooLMinE

    CooLMinE Notebook Deity

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    Yeap, T9600 should get you around 12.500-13.200
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 30, 2008
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  7. FoxTrot1337

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    Oh really?

    I'm getting only about 12,000, which is only 500 off, but would be nice if I could hit around 12,500-13,000.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 30, 2008
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  8. CooLMinE

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    Without tweaking the system at all im around 12.800, turning off aero and some services gets me around 13.100
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 30, 2008
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    Oh, my bad thought you had the T9400 -_-
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 30, 2008
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  10. CooLMinE

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    Whats your cpu score in 3dmark ? Did you try different drivers ? (gpu)
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=329941
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 30, 2008
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  11. fusionsenses

    fusionsenses The Unbannable

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    Change the powerplay setting in ATI CCC and Windows Management to high performance, and plug in your power adapters, turn on ATI AI for XF.

    That should fix most of you guys' problem.
     
    fusionsenses, Dec 30, 2008
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  12. Ajbeagles

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    yup those drivers plugged in and on full settings on ccc and i get that score
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 30, 2008
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  13. Ajbeagles

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    could it be that my crossfire isnt working?
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 30, 2008
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  14. CooLMinE

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    Depends on your 3dmark CPU score :)
     
    CooLMinE, Dec 30, 2008
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  15. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    that definetly sounds like x fire wasnt working nice score for single gpu though
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 30, 2008
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  16. Axman

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    check your power settings. alienware shipped mine and it was set to balanced.
     
    Axman, Dec 30, 2008
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  17. The_Moo™

    The_Moo™ Here we go again.....

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    could be that to and adjust for best performance in windows
     
    The_Moo™, Dec 30, 2008
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  18. Ajbeagles

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    the score is now at 9300
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 30, 2008
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    Are you running 3DMark at default settings?
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 30, 2008
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  20. Ajbeagles

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    yeah i am i dont have the purchased copy
     
    Ajbeagles, Dec 30, 2008
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  21. FoxTrot1337

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    Try running GPU-Z. It will tell you if xf is enabled or not.
     
    FoxTrot1337, Dec 30, 2008
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