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    More benchmark fail.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Campe, Aug 4, 2008.

  1. Campe

    Campe Notebook Consultant

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    I dont know why, but i upgrade my Gateway P-6860 Video Card (8800M GTS) drivers to the 177.79 version. I got the highest score of 6624 =[ Why is this? Can anybody help me with the problem.. Again? I had this before but since i upgraded my drivers to the newest version everything fails.
     
    Campe, Aug 4, 2008
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  2. dtwn

    dtwn C'thulhu fhtagn

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    Get this straight. Newest doesn't equate to best.

    Test out an array of drivers and see what's suitable for your computer.
     
    dtwn, Aug 4, 2008
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  3. Voodoofreak

    Voodoofreak Notebook Deity

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    On the 6860, the newest drivers don't increase the 3dmark scores. However, they do increase game performance. Wierd but thats what I noticed on mine and reportedly others did as well. Also, see if Powermizer or your power settings set to high performance.

    I would play some games and test it out that way rather than relying on 3dmarks. Last i read, 177.4x drivers were voted the best for 6860.
     
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  4. narsnail

    narsnail Notebook Prophet

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    dont worry about it, mine has not gone over 7k, its the CPU, my X7800 comes in tomorrow and I will see if it really makes a huge diff, i doubt it though.

    Vista is also part of the problem :)
     
    narsnail, Aug 4, 2008
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  5. Campe

    Campe Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys =] Yeah, if you could post here and tell us if the CPU is a big problem that would be great.
     
    Campe, Aug 4, 2008
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