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    E1505 3DMark05 low scores

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by minahanse, Dec 4, 2006.

  1. minahanse

    minahanse Newbie

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    I just ran 3DMark05 and it gave me 1940 as my score, it can't be correct. Does someone know what the problem might be?

    Computer:
    Clean Windows XP
    2gb ram
    Core 2 duo 2.2hgz
    Ati X1400
    100gb 7.200rpm
     
    minahanse, Dec 4, 2006
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  2. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    I got 1870 with just a clean install and omega drivers, and 1963 after the hotfix+registry/boot.ini mod.

    Seems in line?
     
    count_schemula, Dec 4, 2006
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  3. minahanse

    minahanse Newbie

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    Could it really be that low.. hmm, oh well.
     
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  4. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Well, the X1400 is only a medium grade card. My X1600 is about twice as powerful and scores right about 4000, so your numbers sound right.
     
    Greg, Dec 4, 2006
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  5. vespoli

    vespoli 402 NBR Reviewer

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    That is a normal score.
     
    vespoli, Dec 4, 2006
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  6. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    I play older games (BF1942 and GTR) and it plays them fine.

    I do a little 3d using Cinema 4d and Studio Max and it does them fine, unless the model gets really really out of control.

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    I do think Dell needs to do a better job with their product line-up though.

    The E1505 needs DVI, GigE and an X1600 option.

    I almost got an E1705 just for the DVI and 7900GS but just did not want a 17".

    E1505 is still the best value out there for what it is.
     
    count_schemula, Dec 4, 2006
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  7. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Theres my score at stock on my gateway (t2300, x1400 256mb, 1gb pc4200 ram, 80gb 5400rpm). How come you guys score 400+ lower???

    [​IMG]
     
    link1313, Dec 4, 2006
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  8. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    Cuz' you got MJ wallpaper. :shifty

    I don't know if all X1400 are HyperMemory, is the Gateway?

    128MB dedicated, 128MB shared.
     
    count_schemula, Dec 4, 2006
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  9. link1313

    link1313 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yea its 128mb dedicated / 128mb shared (hypermemory)
    wierd cause the dell has a better cpu/ram/harddrive as well.
     
    link1313, Dec 4, 2006
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  10. Sirius_GTO

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    what are your guy's CPU scores?
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 4, 2006
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  11. Sirius_GTO

    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    My 3D mark score was 1952, and my CPU score was 5667. Is that good? How can I make it run better?
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 4, 2006
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  12. Sirius_GTO

    Sirius_GTO Notebook Deity

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    anyone care to share their results? I'm more interested in your scores for the CPU than the graphics. thanks
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 4, 2006
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  13. link1313

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    [​IMG]

    1409 cpu score.
     
    link1313, Dec 4, 2006
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  14. Sirius_GTO

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    thats about 2800 in 3d mark 05 right?
     
    Sirius_GTO, Dec 4, 2006
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    NBneeded321 Notebook Consultant

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  16. count_schemula

    count_schemula Notebook Deity

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    3dMark06 cpu scores

    my E1505 (2GHz):
    1744cpu

    my AthlonX2 3800+ desktop (2GHz):
    1475
     
    count_schemula, Dec 4, 2006
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