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    Permanently reduced 3D mark 06 score`

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by umar, Jun 19, 2008.

  1. umar

    umar Notebook Evangelist

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    i used to get 7900+ with my notebook on drivers 167.73 and 174.74. Then a couple of days ago i swticed to 175.12 and i get less than 7500. i ran it multiple times but still the same low score about 500 points less. then i changed to 175.75 but still same low score. then i cahnged back to my old 174.74 and 167.73 rivers but i still get less abt 500 less than what i used to get b4. I ran driver sweeper and all adn am in High Performance mode and all :confused:
     
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    500 points is barely a 6% loss . . . and this is only according to 3DMark06, which is a synthetic benchmark that means little. I doubt your gaming performance is reduced, and that's all that really matters. I wouldn't worry about this.
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Jun 19, 2008
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  3. umar

    umar Notebook Evangelist

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    thanks chaz i was a little worried :)
     
    umar, Jun 19, 2008
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  4. usapatriot

    usapatriot Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Heh, I was about to come in here and tell him the same thing. :p
     
    usapatriot, Jun 19, 2008
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  5. brainer

    brainer Notebook Virtuoso

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    If you dont see any Reduced game performance , then Who cares?
     
    brainer, Jun 19, 2008
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  6. Deify88

    Deify88 Notebook Consultant

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    Check if AA or AF is forced in the control panel. That will lower your scores if they're enabled.
     
    Deify88, Jun 19, 2008
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  7. Cheetablaze

    Cheetablaze Notebook Guru

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    If you are seriously worried about points, after reboot, ctrl+alt+delete and turn off EVERY extra process possible. EVERYTHING, then try running it. That should fix your 3dmark06 loss. Also upgrade to 175.75, it ran the best with my 8800GTS non o/c'd
     
    Cheetablaze, Jun 19, 2008
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