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    M17X vs M17 3DMark scores tested

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by cdcool, Jul 5, 2009.

  1. Rob41

    Rob41 Team Pirate Control

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    Ya might want to change to drivers that will scale so you can use the default 1280 x 1024. My X9100 gets me a bit above 15,500 3dmark06 @ 1280 x 1024.
     
    Rob41, Jul 8, 2009
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  2. cdcool

    cdcool Notebook Consultant

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    So you should change your screen resolution to 1280 x 1024 before you run the benchmark?, or is just having the default settings in 3DMark06 okay?
     
    cdcool, Jul 8, 2009
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  3. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    You have to run it at the Standard 1280x1024 or note in your score what res you ran it in because those things can have a large impact on the score.
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 8, 2009
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  4. cdcool

    cdcool Notebook Consultant

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    So it just the resoultion setting in 3DMark06, I always leave it on default.

    The native resolution of my monitor is 1920 x 1080 so thats what I leave it on.

    I was asking if you need to change the native resolution of your monitor before using the benchmark.
     
    cdcool, Jul 8, 2009
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  5. Marvie100

    Marvie100 On a Mission

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    No you don't
     
    Marvie100, Jul 8, 2009
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  6. Quadzilla

    Quadzilla The eye is watching you

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    Yes as long as both monitors are WUXGA then they can both run 1280x1024 and will default to that resolution . If you had a 1440x900 screen then it would most likely run it at 1280x800.
     
    Quadzilla, Jul 8, 2009
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  7. cdcool

    cdcool Notebook Consultant

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    Yea ..I didnt think so.
     
    cdcool, Jul 8, 2009
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  8. otaku

    otaku Notebook Deity

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    I take issue with the orginal posters "vintage junk" comment old/retro/vintage machines can and are still useful and can kick I'm getting into commodore here soon. power be damned you can have fun with limited processing power!
     
    otaku, Jul 8, 2009
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  9. cdcool

    cdcool Notebook Consultant

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    You should start a new "Commodore" thread, even though it might crash the forum due to the overwhelming interest. :rolleyes:
     
    cdcool, Jul 10, 2009
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  10. Rob41

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    I loved pong!

    It was my first console game and it was brand new when I got it. lol
     
    Rob41, Jul 10, 2009
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  11. Coresong

    Coresong Notebook Enthusiast

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    ... you were eaten by a Grue ....


    Oh the fond memories of gaming on DEC-10 terminals with nothing but text . . .
     
    Coresong, Jul 10, 2009
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