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    What is the Bottleneck on my System?

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

  1. lobfredd

    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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    Intel Pentium DualCore T2370 1.73Ghz
    3Gb RAM
    X3100 With up to 358MB shared memory
    160GB 5300 RPM

    I got MUCH lower GPU performance than other with the same GPU!
    look here:
    http://s154.photobucket.com/albums/s274/lobfredd/need help/

    I have two different RAM :


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    Can someone Please help me to get higher performance??
     
    lobfredd, Jul 4, 2008
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    The bottleneck is the integrated x3100, and there's nothing you can do about that.
     
    Lithus, Jul 4, 2008
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  3. lobfredd

    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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    But why all other with the same X3100 got higher scores than me?
     
    lobfredd, Jul 4, 2008
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  4. Lithus

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    It's either because god hates you or because the WEI is completely inaccurate. Take your pick.
     
    Lithus, Jul 4, 2008
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  5. lobfredd

    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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    What you mean?
     
    lobfredd, Jul 4, 2008
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    Ooooohhh, I see. Yeah, that's your Windows Experience Index. Don't think or worry about it. And in any case, comparing gaming performance of X3100 systems is like trying to find out which Ford Taurus will work best for racing in the Grand Prix.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 4, 2008
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  7. lobfredd

    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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    And i got ONLY 192 3dmark06 score!
    on the review of X3100 the average is 500!

    I heard now that is the Ram cannot run in dual channel becouse they hare diffrent, and that is my performance prob.
    it is true?
     
    lobfredd, Jul 4, 2008
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  8. shoelace_510

    shoelace_510 8700M GT inside... ^-^;

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    Hey, seriously don't worry about benchmarks. They really don't mean anything when it comes to real world performance.

    As for your bottleneck, as with most computers (Desktop or laptop) your bottleneck is your GPU...

    Hope this helps! :)
     
    shoelace_510, Jul 4, 2008
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  9. sirmetman

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    Yes, mismatched RAM can't run in full dual channel mode. No, that is not what is causing your system problem. Your IGP is weak no matter how you look at it, and no RAM is gonna have any effect on how bad your GPU is. If anything, it is your gfx drivers. But again, the X3100 simply sucks for gaming.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 4, 2008
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    namaiki "basically rocks" Super Moderator

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    Are you experiencing problems with any specific programs that you want to run? With more information, it will be easier to help ya.
     
    namaiki, Jul 4, 2008
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    i believe the other guy have faster CPU also 2.2 ghz, he is running 64-bit; and has 1.99gb of ram; most likely dual channel.
     
    wobble987, Jul 4, 2008
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  12. sirmetman

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    Whether the RAM is running in dual channel or not, I highly highly doubt it would make the faintest difference to the X3100, as the X3100 isn't quick enough to take advantage of dual channel.
     
    sirmetman, Jul 4, 2008
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    You're using a different driver as well...ironically it appears to be a newer one (unless Intel numbers their drivers in reverse order for some reason). Maybe Intel forgot to put the "sacrifice as much IQ as possible to try to salvage a not-frighteningly-bad 3DMark score" optimizations into this one?
     
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  14. lobfredd

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    I know X3100 sucks, but why all other got higher score?
     
    lobfredd, Jul 4, 2008
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  15. Harleyquin07

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    Better processors, more RAM, higher performance drivers all play a part in creating artificial benchmarks with no inherent value.
     
    Harleyquin07, Jul 4, 2008
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    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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  17. thelaptopguy

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    somebody's had some old, bitter coffee this morning.
     
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  18. Lithus

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    Hey, at least I said "or" instead of "and".
     
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  19. yz_991

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    really, as long as i can run what i wanted (considering how much i paid), i do not care whether i have a Vista rating of 1.0, or benchmarks of 50!
    buy true, your video card is the bottleneck in this case
     
    yz_991, Jul 4, 2008
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  20. Phil

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    I thought it was very funny. My kind of humor.
     
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    There are several things you can try to optimize the performance of your computer, which will also give you better benchmarks. You can download RIVATUNER, and tweak a few settings with it. Read the guide first, so you don’t toast or render your system useless. Make sure you have your performance level set to high performance, to insure your CPU is running at full speed. Just find a few tweak guides for your GPU and Operating System, to get the most out of your system. When doing benchmarking, I know disabling V-Sync helps a lot. But trust me, there are many things you can do to optimize your system for better performance; be it for benchmarking, or just overall system performance.
     
    kobe_24, Jul 4, 2008
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  22. lobfredd

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    RivaTuner dont work on this GPU!
     
    lobfredd, Jul 5, 2008
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    can i just say your dragon makes me jealous? Although I have no reason for one, I think its the coolest laptop ever and I want one
     
    chesieofdarock, Jul 6, 2008
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    Ur laptop has a major problem, check out my laptop in my signature and the 3dmark score. I have everything worse than u and still i get almost twice ur score ^_^.
     
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    x3100 still has a core clock doesn't it? Maybe that model of laptop has a very low clocked x3100.

    Try downloading atitool or powerstrip and see if one of those works. Also check your intel graphics settings (i dont know how) to see if you are running on max performance.
     
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    lobfredd Notebook Guru

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    WOW, now i found that the RAM is stubid toghether!

    first i testet them togheter and got 2.0 in aero and 2.6 in gaming graphics with vista.

    second i testet with only the 2gb stick and got 2.0 in aero and 2.9 in gaming.

    third i testet with only the 1gb stick and got 2.5 in aero and 3.1 in gaming.

    so now someone know what i should do?
     
    lobfredd, Jul 11, 2008
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  27. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    lobfredd, the answer lies in this quote. Trust me.

     
    ScifiMike12, Jul 11, 2008
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