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    Nvidia Graphics Aero WEI question.

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Freakish123, Nov 24, 2008.

  1. Freakish123

    Freakish123 Notebook Consultant

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    I know WEI isn't exactly the most reliable test for performance, but i am curious as to the score of my N50vn's 9650GT.

    Graphics: Desktop Performance for Windows Aero: = 5.0
    Gaming Graphics: 3D Business and Gaming Graphics = 5.3

    Is it me or is the Aero score quite slow? As a comparison i have an AMD x2 3800 Desktop with Nvidia 6800GS, and it scores:

    Graphics: Desktop Performance for Windows Aero: = 5.9
    Gaming Graphics: 3D Business and Gaming Graphics = 5.4

    I have also seen various Ati laptop videocards (3650) score 5.9 for Aero, but less than mine for gaming 5.3. So what are other Nvidia 8xxx and 9xxx laptop users scoring for their Aero score.
     
    Freakish123, Nov 24, 2008
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    PhoenixFx Notebook Virtuoso

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    You said it your self :rolleyes: .. don't bother with WEI. Its just a random number generator between 1 to 5.9 :p

    Use a real benchmark like 3D Mark or a game demo to test your card.
     
    PhoenixFx, Nov 24, 2008
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    Xirurg ORLY???

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    ^well said,WEI is useless!
     
    Xirurg, Nov 24, 2008
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    flipfire Moderately Boss

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    Enough said there. Do not bother with WEI no matter how curious you are.

    Use a proper benchmarking tool like 3Dmark.

    If it helps you feel any better, you can edit your WEI scores and make them 9.9
     
    flipfire, Nov 24, 2008
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    gary_hendricks Notebook Evangelist

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    WEI is not accurate at all!
     
    gary_hendricks, Nov 24, 2008
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    Freakish123 Notebook Consultant

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    Obviously I know it's not accurate, but does anyone know what tests are conducted for the Aero phase of the WEI tests?
     
    Freakish123, Nov 24, 2008
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  7. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Does it even matter? MS had an article on it, some time ago, but their methods are so stupid it isn't worth looking it up again.

    Try Google.

    Aero's "test" probably just amounts to a check for the WDDM driver that is required for it to display.
     
    Greg, Nov 24, 2008
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    Freakish123 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks, I had already tried a google search, but no luck.... It's okay i realize now NBR is not the place to ask tech based questions. :)
     
    Freakish123, Nov 24, 2008
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