Ram and GPU issues

My ram rates only a 5.1 on vista and my video card nvidia geforce 8600gs gives my graphics for vista aero only 5.0 and my gaming graphics a 5.3. On my friends comp he has a nvidia 7600 series(the worst one in that series) and his aero and gaming graphics are ranked 5.4(no over clock). Why are my ram (4GB) and my gaming graphics and aero rank so low?

 

Stop looking at your WEI.

 

My WEI? idk what that means, and also that doesn't give me any sort of solution.

 

IDK understand the point of your post, it doesn't change the fact that it is still an issue, I'll continue to look at it until it makes sense. If you don't want to tell me what the issue is, then don't feel the need to post.

 

Naw, Lithus is right. The Windows Experience Index is a piece of junk. Your problem could be from anything - most likely drivers, or vista patches.

 

Really, an issue huh? Because a few numbers state that your numbers aren't as large as your friend's.

Welcome newbie, but this issue has been beat to death. There is no issue at hand, just do as I say.

 

I don't get how he is right, it doesn't fix my problem, and it might be a piece of junk but it still doesn't change the fact that my friend has an older graphics card model(series 7, I have series 8) and he had the lowest level model of the 7 series yet he scored a 5.4 on both aero and gaming without overclocking. I'm just using WEI as a reference to my friends. I will try updating drivers and it can't be vista patches because we both use vista.

 

WEI is a horrible benchmarking tool. Do not use it to compare with others. Im on Vista 64bit 4gb RAM and my RAM score is only 4.8

If you wanna look cool to your friends, you can edit your WEI (windows experience index) score

 

It's not to look cool, just wondering why a older model scores better than a newer one...and the ram is still odd because it should be at least more than 5.1, I understand it's horrible but it still gives some insight to how your computer is doing.

 

First, I'm always right.

Second, you cannot fix an issue that does not exist. If I stated that the Sun rotates around the Earth, that does not make it true. Even if I stubbornly refuse to say the opposite, it does not change the facts.

Just because your ***** is shorter doesn't mean that your computer is actually inferior.

Next person who brings up the WEI gets a bat to the face.

Yeah, I'm stressed out.

 

WEI is pointless. Period. It doesn't reflect the true potential of your system. Like what others said, it's a really bad benchmark.

If you really want to test how well your computer performs, try 3dmark06, pcmark05, and HD Tune.

EDIT: Lithus, you always crack me up!! Lol..... I think someone needs a drink and relax a bit!

 

Well I don't appreciate you taking your stress out on me, and I doubt your always right, I just came here to see what other peoples stuff rated with the same specs as my laptop, I can probably find a problem and if I do I'll be to sure to come back and gloat about it.

 

You do that. I'll be sure to pent up my rage in expectation of your return.

 

I'm sure Lithus didn't mean it We just see these types of post all the time.

WEI is basically Microsoft's attempt to help the less tech savvy consumer convince them that something is wrong with your system so they can purchase or upgrade a better spec'ed system.

Quote taken from MS website:
"The Windows Experience Index is very useful for consumers when buying a new PC, when upgrading an existing PC and when buying new software."

Do you believe everything MS says?

 

No, but I do know that it is there not only for that and that microsoft knows exactly what vista needs there for their rating of the parts for what THEIR os needs should be pretty damn accurate, also how can you trust other benchmarks?

 

Ok, damn it, I give up. For some people, there really is no hope.

Your computer sucks. Your friend's computer is much better than yours is. Throw yours in the trash because it doesn't score well. Forget about actual performance, it's the 6 numbers that really count. Have you found your nearest trashcan yet? Good, now put your laptop in there, and crush it for good measure.

 

Okay, you can give up, idc I don't need someone to just flame me on a thread I started seeking for help. Other people at least gave nicer answers unlike you. I still believe there is a problem with it and if no one wants to help, then fine, I'll figure it out on my own.

 

Exactly my point. Microsoft made the WEI benchmark, so they can shape it any way they want for their benefit. Plus, WEI scores are highly inaccurate. You can get different scores even on identical systems.

You can't. But at least they won't be as biased and meaningless as WEI.

 

Bottomline.. do not use WEI, it is not accurate enough to compare with others. dont even look at it. The test criteria's for WEI is horrible.

Use something like PCmark, 3dmark, Sissoft sandra, wprime,etc These are dedicated benchmark utilities.

 

no , it doesn't

 

Below are just a few examples of threads where this "issue" has been discussed, and will not only give you a better understanding of the uselessness of WEI, but better insight regarding Lithus' short fuse tonight. LOL

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=246168&highlight=WEI
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=217152&highlight=WEI
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=239525&highlight=WEI
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=233570&highlight=WEI

 

For those you care about WEI score, please follow directions below....

1. Go to folder C:\Windows\Performance\WinSAT\DataStore\

2. In there you will see a file called something like 2007-02-22 23.31.28.374 Assessment.WinSAT.xml where the format is YYYY-MM-DD HH.MM.SS.XXX Assessment.WinSAT.xml. You may also have a file YYYY-MM-DD HH.MM.SS.XXX Assessment (Initial).WinSAT.xml if you have a new PC.

3. Open the file in Notepad

4. Change the value for the Specific Score to 5.9.

5. Save the file and exit