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    M17x Benchmarks thread !!!

    Discussion in 'Alienware' started by The_Moo?, Jun 22, 2009.

  1. sgilmore62

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    PhysX must not be enabled or so it seems because your CPU score is low?
     
    sgilmore62, Jun 27, 2009
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  2. dondadah88

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    [​IMG]
     
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    I'll try again. I think I disabled it during other tests.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    [​IMG]
    I get abot 3-5 fps better when selecting dx9.
     
    sgilmore62, Jun 27, 2009
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  5. Mandrake

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    This looks a bit better.

    [​IMG]
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    when you send your results it won't count for orb because physx is enabled but at least we see how the gpu out performs the cpu is the same test.my [email protected] got 12,5??
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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  7. sgilmore62

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    Oh yeah! much better.
     
    sgilmore62, Jun 27, 2009
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    i think you can break 12,000 on the gpu if you are stock. mines stock was 4,300 and overclocked the highest i got so far is 5,500. anothergeek's highest is 6,100 overvolted and overclocked. (280m single.)
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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  9. Mandrake

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    When using the default Dell drivers it doesn't even give you the option to disable Physx.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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  10. ViciousXUSMC

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    phisix = hacks :p
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 27, 2009
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    Raising the proc to 11.5x1166 didn't change the results.

    Edit: for the first time I can actually feel heat from my system.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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  12. dondadah88

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    do you have farcry2 that depends more on your cpu the dmc4 does.
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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  13. Mandrake

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    No, do you mean this. Link
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    I just got my system to boot @ 3.46Ghz. Hoping it's stable now.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    no that's the first farcry. and nice what did you do in order to get it to boot @3.46.

    the whitebook can do 3.57 before crashing

    they did this by putting the multipler to 12x(3.33ghz) and use setfsb to raise it up to 3.57.
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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  16. Mandrake

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    Do you have a link to FC2 benchmark or would I need the game?

    I already forgot what I set it to. I'll need to reboot.

    So here's DMC4 w/8xAA @3.47Ghz.

    [​IMG]
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    Mandrake that score ist with one x9100 ?
     
    clpdj, Jun 27, 2009
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    Can you give us more information on how you got the M17X stable at 3.46ghz?

    It would be helpful to have FSB, multiplier and other information so we can try also.

    Thanks
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 27, 2009
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  19. Mandrake

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    One x9100? yes, why?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    I'll get the info to you. I have gone through enough tests yet to say if it's fully stable or not.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    Great that will be very valuable info. Thanks in advance for it.

    If you'd prefer you can use the M17X OC thread I started yesterday to input that info.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 27, 2009
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    can you run prime for 5 mins and see if you pass. if you do raise your fsb alittle more. and test. I am on my phone so I can see small pictures but it's ok. i'll wait when I get home.

    but run 3dmark06 and lets see how much the cpu has changed. right now I am at 2989 on my [email protected] with the cpu test.
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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  23. Mandrake

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    I'll run 3dmark06 right now. I'll be able to do more later. Gotta quit soon.

    Edit: Booted @ 3.5Ghz, 11.5x1233....this locked up w/ 3dmark06
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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  24. ex2j

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    mandrake please dont forget my crysis run in very high with 1920 and no aa :)
     
    ex2j, Jun 27, 2009
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    mandrake, could you not get dox's drivers 185.86 installed either? when i messed with it screen was all weired when using the discrete gpu's. would disabling the integrated help with that as it did for you with your current dox's drivers.
     
    Kcissem, Jun 27, 2009
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  26. Johnksss

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    readjust the memory timings..make them a bit more laxed...
     
    Johnksss, Jun 27, 2009
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  27. Mandrake

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    I haven't tried it yet because I've been very happy with the 182.46 drivers. The 182.46 drivers specifically said they would not work in a hybrid system so it needed to be shut down. I'll look into the 185.86 drivers.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    Not in front of the M17x right now but I will try it.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    not a problem...hoping that will help offset things.
     
    Johnksss, Jun 27, 2009
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    Since we can get QX9300 overclock about 20%, I would expect to see around 3.6GHZ from the X9100.
     
    alitunay, Jun 27, 2009
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  31. Mandrake

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    Still pushing it. Trying to find the right combo.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    OK, I ran the same tool you did at 3.33Ghz

    6/27/2009 5:20:16 PM - Vista 64
    Beginning Run #1 on Map-island, Demo-benchmark_gpu
    DX10 1920x1080, AA=No AA, Vsync=Disabled, 64 bit test, FullScreen
    Demo Loops=3, Time Of Day= 9
    Global Game Quality: High
    ==============================================================
    TimeDemo Play Started , (Total Frames: 2000, Recorded Time: 111.86s)
    !TimeDemo Run 0 Finished.
    Play Time: 46.34s, Average FPS: 43.16
    Min FPS: 30.34 at frame 1950, Max FPS: 55.61 at frame 881
    Average Tri/Sec: -26472886, Tri/Frame: -613400
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -1.49
    !TimeDemo Run 1 Finished.
    Play Time: 42.87s, Average FPS: 46.65
    Min FPS: 30.34 at frame 1950, Max FPS: 58.91 at frame 99
    Average Tri/Sec: -28484418, Tri/Frame: -610557
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -1.50
    !TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
    Play Time: 42.67s, Average FPS: 46.87
    Min FPS: 30.34 at frame 1950, Max FPS: 58.91 at frame 99
    Average Tri/Sec: -28609360, Tri/Frame: -610448
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -1.50
    TimeDemo Play Ended, (3 Runs Performed)
    ==============================================================

    Completed All Tests

    <><><><><><><><><><><><><>>--SUMMARY--<<><><><><><><><><><><><><>

    6/27/2009 5:20:16 PM - Vista 64

    Run #1- DX10 1920x1080 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: High ~~ Overall Average FPS: 46.76
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    very high settings @ 3.33ghz

    6/27/2009 5:32:51 PM - Vista 64
    Beginning Run #1 on Map-island, Demo-benchmark_gpu
    DX10 1920x1080, AA=No AA, Vsync=Disabled, 64 bit test, FullScreen
    Demo Loops=3, Time Of Day= 9
    Global Game Quality: VeryHigh
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    TimeDemo Play Started , (Total Frames: 2000, Recorded Time: 111.86s)
    !TimeDemo Run 0 Finished.
    Play Time: 72.67s, Average FPS: 27.52
    Min FPS: 17.63 at frame 1051, Max FPS: 33.70 at frame 1003
    Average Tri/Sec: -7050540, Tri/Frame: -256195
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -3.58
    !TimeDemo Run 1 Finished.
    Play Time: 68.45s, Average FPS: 29.22
    Min FPS: 17.63 at frame 1051, Max FPS: 33.72 at frame 1006
    Average Tri/Sec: -7001279, Tri/Frame: -239605
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -3.83
    !TimeDemo Run 2 Finished.
    Play Time: 67.56s, Average FPS: 29.60
    Min FPS: 17.63 at frame 1051, Max FPS: 33.95 at frame 985
    Average Tri/Sec: -7125789, Tri/Frame: -240703
    Recorded/Played Tris ratio: -3.81
    TimeDemo Play Ended, (3 Runs Performed)
    ==============================================================

    Completed All Tests

    <><><><><><><><><><><><><>>--SUMMARY--<<><><><><><><><><><><><><>

    6/27/2009 5:32:51 PM - Vista 64

    Run #1- DX10 1920x1080 AA=No AA, 64 bit test, Quality: VeryHigh ~~ Overall Average FPS: 29.41
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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  34. MrButterBiscuits

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    Run it on Direct X 9, that's about the results you'll see in warhead
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 27, 2009
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    wow overall average fps is impressive, but i just wanna know is that with overclocking ur gpu or just a stock clock?
     
    vividh, Jun 27, 2009
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  36. Kcissem

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    Couple Screens at stock settings from my tests.

    3DMark 2006 1280x1024 at Stock settings and drivers


    [​IMG]


    3DMark 2006 1900x1200 at Stock settings and drivers


    [​IMG]


    Vantage at Stock settings and drivers

    [​IMG]



    now it's time to start OC'ing
     
    Kcissem, Jun 27, 2009
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  37. Mandrake

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    I have not touch the gpu yet. Been doing tests with different cpu clocks.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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  38. MrButterBiscuits

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    Jesus Kcissem how much did your system cost you!?
     
    MrButterBiscuits, Jun 27, 2009
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    you sure you wanna know? ;)

    5.8k
     
    Kcissem, Jun 27, 2009
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    What about gpu drivers? Which are you using?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    everything is stock right now including drivers.
     
    Kcissem, Jun 27, 2009
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  42. Mandrake

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    My wallet just jumped out of my pocket and ran away. ;)
     
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    if you we're to over clock the gpu and run veryhigh...you would gain roughly 4 to 6 fps. and that's being very realistic. you would gain more running high...
    so im thinking with everything maxed out and right drivers...you could pull off a 34 fps avg. realistically speaking
     
    Johnksss, Jun 27, 2009
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  44. Mandrake

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    DMC4 - 3.46Ghz - No AA - not much different from my 3.30Ghz run.

    [​IMG]
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    oh yes...there is a difference...look at scene 2 and 4.

    now run it with 8xaa while you have things set decent.

    wonder how these scores would stack up using a qx9300 over clocked to that high....
     
    Johnksss, Jun 27, 2009
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  46. Mandrake

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    Scene 2 is down a little and scene 4 is up a little.

    Edit: Right now I'm trying to see if I can run 3dmark06 stable at 3.46Ghz. I have my doubts but it's half way done.
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    Annihilated my previous best.

    [​IMG]
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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    if you can do prime, you can do 3dmark06. not vice versa.
     
    dondadah88, Jun 27, 2009
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    I'm very interested to see what kind of performance gain you'll get through overclocking, as my system is fairly similar to yours. Lets see what that QX9300 can really do. :p
     
    AllensArmy, Jun 27, 2009
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    what exactly should I be doing with prime?
     
    Mandrake, Jun 27, 2009
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