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    How do I get the benchmark score for my particular laptop?

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by spierce7, Aug 20, 2009.

  1. spierce7

    spierce7 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just bought a Gateway P-705u computer and I'd like to get the benchmark score on my particular laptop, meaning I want to run something on my laptop and have it tell me my score. What applications are people running and where can I get them?
     
    spierce7, Aug 20, 2009
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  2. msparrow88

    msparrow88 Notebook Evangelist

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    3DMark 06 is the main application people use.
    Everyone who benchmarks, uses it.
     
    msparrow88, Aug 20, 2009
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  3. TevashSzat

    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    Also, run it at 1280x1024 (which should be the default rez if you haven't bought it) since that is the standard that everyone usually uses
     
    TevashSzat, Aug 20, 2009
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  4. HTWingNut

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    Which means you may need to hook up to an external monitor if your resolution is any less than 1280x1024 (i.e. 1366x768, 1440x900, etc)
     
    HTWingNut, Aug 20, 2009
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