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    Alu-Macbook 3DMark06 and HD Tune

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Colton, Mar 8, 2009.

  1. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Hi everybody, I was bored today, so I decided to install a few programs on my MB. As you might already know by my signature, I have the Aluminum Macbook, with the 2.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo and the Nvidia GeForce 9400M. I used Windows XP Professional SP2, with NVIDIA Drivers, and the rest are standard Apple Bootcamp drivers. I ended up installing 3DMark06 and HD Tune, and I may get around to PCMark05. If you have any other suggestions for benchmarks, please let me know! ;) Also, would somebody tell me how to take a screenshot in Windows on the MB? :)

    For 3Dmark06:

    The score was 2214 3DMarks

    SM2.0 score was 774

    HDR/SM3.0 score was 833

    CPU Score was 2111

    I ran this at the native 1280x800 Resolution, with no Anti-Aliasing, Optimal Filtering, and repeat tests off.


    For HD Tune:
    I have the Fujitsu MHZ2250BH FF 250GB. It's the standard one that comes with the 2.4GHz model MB. Everything checked out normal, and nothing was found to be wrong with the drive. I am using the NTFS filesystem. Also, I almost forgot, this drive is a 5400rpm. :p

    Minimum Transfer Speed: 5.8MB/sec

    Maximum Transfer Speed: 56.3MB/sec

    Average Transfer Speed: 45.2MB/sec

    The Access Time: 16.9ms

    Burst Rate: 87.3 MB/sec

    CPU Usage: 1.1%

    Hope somebody can benefit from these benchmarks, and please let me know if there are any more benchmarks you would like me to try! :)
     
    Colton, Mar 8, 2009
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  2. namaiki

    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    For taking screenshots, you could use On-Screen Keyboard :p.
     
    namaiki, Mar 8, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Ok, thanks! I'll try and upload some screenies tomorrow. :p
     
    Colton, Mar 8, 2009
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  4. psxsage

    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    Any chase of benchmarking World of warcraft? I know it's asking a bit much =/ But there is a free trial for download. I'd love you for a long time? =)
     
    psxsage, Mar 14, 2009
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  5. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Sure, no problem! Can you link the free download, so I'll know what you specifically want me to benchmark. ;)
     
    Colton, Mar 14, 2009
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    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    https://signup.worldofwarcraft.com/...nid=47416A52648DEFC03CA5B99C253CDF67.app24_06

    I can not even...Begin to tell you how much i Appreciate this =)

    What i am looking to know is the following..
    Control + R in game Shows FPS.

    1. FPS on High settings (While moving around fighting)
    2. FPS on Medium settings (Same as above)
    3. And last..What the Temps are like while playing..I read your MB review which i liked btw =) Though the temps have me somewhat concerned as my dell with an 8600GT dedicated never surpass 65C at max load gaming.

    Thank you...soo much for considering my request =)

    P.S if you try COD5 as you were mentioning i am curious in your results to that also =)

    This is more or less my make or break on the Macbook is how it handles WoW. As 99% of my gaming is done on my PS3..however with WoW no real chance to there hehe.
     
    psxsage, Mar 15, 2009
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  7. Colton

    Colton Also Proudly American

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    No problem! I'll probably download it tonight, get a feel for the game, and do some benchmarking tomorrow when I have some more time. I am doing this in OS X, if that's what you were looking for. Will control+r work for FPS in COD: WaW also? And for temperatures, is there a specific program you want me to use for that? And thanks for the comments about my review! I really appreciate it! :)
     
    Colton, Mar 15, 2009
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  8. psxsage

    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    As for temps program Whatever you normally use is fine =) World at war..Not sure about that mate =/ And yes OSX is what i am curious about as i am looking to ditch Windows entirely. I have the desktop listed in my signature for the rare rare event windows is required. Again thank you beyond words.
     
    psxsage, Mar 15, 2009
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  9. MAG

    MAG Notebook Deity

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    Wow, sure impressive for a Macbook :)
     
    MAG, Mar 15, 2009
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    cathy Notebook Evangelist

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    Press Shift + Fn + F11 or Shift + F11 (depending on your keyboard settings) to do a print-screen. :)
     
    cathy, Mar 15, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    Thanks! :) I'll take some screenshots of COD: Waw a bit later. For World of Warcraft, I averaged some FPS, and here's what I got. All of them on Native 1280x800 Res:

    All High Settings:

    Outdoors: Average of 19-22 FPS and would jump to 28 on occasion.
    Indoors: Average of 33-36 FPS and would jump to 45 on occasion.

    All Lowest settings:

    Indoors: Average of 67 FPS and would jump to 79 on occasion.
    Outdoors: Average of 45-50 FPS and would jump to 58 on occasion.

    Hope that helps! :)
     
    Colton, Mar 15, 2009
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    Indeed it does! thank you much! =) I can say however with how low the requirements are for WoW that..WaW will likely not run all that well sadly =/ But i look forward to hearing what you comeup with. Thank you =D
     
    psxsage, Mar 15, 2009
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    psxsage Notebook Evangelist

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    P.S i meant to ask any information on temps?
     
    psxsage, Mar 15, 2009
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    Colton Also Proudly American

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    After following Jiasic's guide on how to tweak XP, I gained 97 30Mark06 points! Nice guide Jiasic! I previously had 2111 points, and now I have 2208. Nice boost, just for some tweaks. ;)
     
    Colton, Apr 25, 2009
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    Did your laptop get hot while gaming. I reach 85c while gaming on crysis but then my fans kick in and bring them to the 70's.
     
    Luke1708, Apr 27, 2009
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