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    Benching mark software

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by bananam8nuk, Aug 30, 2018.

  1. bananam8nuk

    bananam8nuk Notebook Consultant

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    what is the concensius re paying for bench mark software or using the free one,

    I have a new Alienware 15R3 gtx1060 and have various mods I’m going to fit, but just want to benchmark Along-the way and hopefully see some gains, but once done I prob will just get on with playing my games etc,

    Was going to get 3D mark just wasn’t sure if it was worth paying for it, for the 4 or 5 times I’m going to use it over the next week
     
    bananam8nuk, Aug 30, 2018
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    KY_BULLET Notebook Evangelist

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    You can catch 3dMark on sale for around 4 bucks through Steam every once in a while. I bought it and use periodically. I wouldn't have paid the full price for it though, as I wouldn't use it enough to justify it.
     
    KY_BULLET, Sep 4, 2018
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    yeah thanks for the heads up, was also my thinking, will stick with the free ver until i see a sale, its in my steam wish list, so should get a notification if it goes on sale
     
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