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    Best way to benchmark graphics card?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Nottingham Forest FC, Dec 17, 2007.

  1. Nottingham Forest FC

    Nottingham Forest FC Notebook Enthusiast

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    I don't have any games yet but curious on how my 8600m GT stacks up w/out and overclocking. I'm running old drivers 167.45 but it's newer than what shipped with the Vostro 1500 that I got at the beginning of December.

    Since the 167.45 is signed by Dell, I thought it might be a little more stable since I had problems installing newer drivers but I think that was more due to lack of experience.

    What's the best way to benchmark my card. The 3D mark 06 is a pretty big download so before I do that is there a better way?

    Thanks
     
    Nottingham Forest FC, Dec 17, 2007
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  2. sly

    sly m1530 owner!!!

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    run games and check frame rates and the 8600gt is a very good card even without overclocking
     
    sly, Dec 17, 2007
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    How do I check the frame rate. Is that an option that's specific to the game or can it be done on any game? If so, how?
     
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    use fraps to check
     
    sly, Dec 17, 2007
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    AspireBMX029 Notebook Consultant

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    yeah fraps shows you the frame in the corner
     
    AspireBMX029, Dec 17, 2007
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