Crysis Benchmarks for dual 3870s in crossfire+extreme 9100 3.0ghz dual core processor

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Here are some benchmarks i found for dual 3870s in cross fire with a extreme 9100 3.0 ghz processor.

What are everyones thoughts on these benchmarks?

 

Super disappointing results, shows how poorly the card scales, and... correct me if I'm wrong... but ONE 8800GTX is showing up that CF rig? Wow, sucks for ATI, and anyone with CF 3870's.

Even if a single 8800GTX is more expensive than two 3870's (which I doubt) it would be worth paying extra for it!

 

Hopefully the updated drivers on the Crossfire cards will show much better results. Maybe some will release a custom driver sooner or later?

 

It doesn't suck for me, the best laptop in Vancouver Canada is the one i am using , toshiba x300 with 9700 gts while cost me $1600 on sale which has ****ty CPU and ****ty case.
I bought the M17 with CF for less than 2k. For about $400 difference, I get AW with better CPU and build instead of a Toshi, also 1 HD 3870 > 1 9700m GTS, and i get 2x3870.

Next up is a dell M1730 is 8800m GTS SLI which cost $3k.
Or Eurocom with 1x9800m gts that cost around 2500 after shipping.

So, in every way, M17 is the right choice for me for now. Maybe Asus g71g could be a good deal with 9800m gs with the warranty and stuff. but it's not here yet and i don't know the price in Canada.

 

I think what he's trying to say is that he expected more performance out of crossfire 3870s, as did I. I'm surprised that a single 8800M GTX would beat it, though admittedly pleasantly surprised for obvious reasons . Hopefully better drivers will improve performance. I just think it's a little funny after hearing that one guy, Juicy or something, say how someone got 16k 3dmark06 scores with 3870's.

 

Farther proof that 3dmark should not be used for a set-in-stone of which card is better, only for getting an IDEA of a card's rank.


LOOKING AT YOU ANYONE WHO HAS A 3DMARK SCORE IN THEIR SIG.

 

Agreed. Not only that, I don't even think they will even score that high, TBH.

 

Why not? many many reviews proof it can go that high with the right cpu and o/c. Not stock.

 

That's what I mean though, stock. I'm expecting around 12-14.5k scores. These are my expectations though, don't get them confused with actual scores. When you all receive your m17's, we'll know for sure.

 

i expect my 3dmark06 to be 12000 with my cheapo cpu.

 

Which CPU did you order? If you don't mind me asking.

 

It actually makes perfect sense. The Mobility Radeon 3870 is roughly about the equivalent of the desktop 3850. They were already behind the nvidia cards at their release. The cards in crossfire are pretty close to the 8800gtx is most games and a little better in games that scale well with crossfire. So your gettiing about the same performance for less money. The drivers will probably get better and squeeze out some extra frames but what you see is about what your going to get. In my opinion these cards are just a stop gap measure until the 4800 series is ready for prime time anyway.

Either way the current crossfire chassis from the various retailers is still the best system on the market for size, durability, and power in one package and it looks the best too.

 

The cheapest available.

 

Same here, but my M17 was 2250$ actually ... how did u get it for 2000$? The only option i chose was Illuminated Keyboard and Dual CF 3870's ... I don't even bother with warranty and cpu upgrade, after warranty expires, i'ma just gonna sell the current cpu and buy another one...

 

screen resol?

 

Video/Graphics Card: Dual 512MB ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3870 - CrossFireX™ Enabled!
Processor: Intel® Core™2 P8400 2.26GHz (3MB Cache, 1066MHz FSB)
Chassis: 17-Inch WideXGA+ 1440 x 900 LCD (720p)
Keyboard Options: Illuminated Keyboard – Alienware Exclusive Design - Astral Blue
Operating System (Office software not included): Windows Vista® Home Premium (64-bit Edition) with Service Pack 1
Notebook Tuners and Remotes: Without Media Center Remote Control or TV Tuner
Memory: 2GB Dual Channel DDR3 SO-DIMM at 1066MHz – 2 x 1024MB
System Drive: Single Drive Configuration - 160GB 7,200RPM (8MB Cache) w/ Free Fall Protection
Optical Drives : 8x Dual Layer Burner (DVD±RW, CD-RW)
Wireless Network Card: Internal Wireless b/g (Full Mini-Card)
Sound Card : Internal High-Definition Audio with Surround Sound
Warranty: 1-Year AlienCare Onsite Service and 24/7 Toll-Free Phone Support
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mesh Cap
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mousepad
Alienware Extras: Alienware® Mobile Binder
Alienware Extras: Owner Identification Card
Alienware Extras: M17 Protective Cloth Sleeve
Alienware Extras: M17 Keyboard Diagram Overlay

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ouch. still, might well be do to immature drivers.