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    IFL90 Low Vista Performance Scores?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by DrHi2u, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. DrHi2u

    DrHi2u Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I just purchased a barebone compal IFL90, installed all the necessary components, and installed a fresh copy of Vista 32 bit edition. Although I think my specs are pretty good, my vista performance scores (taken after installing all necessary drivers) seem a bit low.

    My specs are:
    - Intel Core 2 Duo t7300
    - Nvidia Geforce 8600 GT 512mb
    - 2gb Kingston RAM
    - 100gb, 7200 rpm, Hitachi HD

    My vista performance scores are:
    - Processor: 4.9
    - RAM: 4.8
    - Graphics: 4.6
    - Gaming Graphics: 5.2
    - Primary Hard Disc: 4.5

    I guess the processor and RAM scores are reasonable, but the graphics and hard disc scores seem to be extremely low for the hardware I have installed. If anybody else has an IFL90 with similar specs, or knows what might be causing my low scores, please let me know.

    Thanks!
     
  2. Liquid Steel

    Liquid Steel Notebook Consultant

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    Vista performance scores don't mean anything. Ignore it.
     
  3. Voodoofreak

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    True that! Get some benchies from some current games and that will tell you exactly how good your machine is :)
     
  4. moon angel

    moon angel Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Seems similar to the specs I got with a epto review machine which had almost exactly the same hardware.
     
  5. meh_cd

    meh_cd Notebook Evangelist

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    Yeah that sounds pretty similar to what others got with similar specs. What are you comparing it to that makes you think the scores are low?
     
  6. jaydm

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    Graphics is where it is suppose to be. Hard drive seems ok too.
     
  7. DrHi2u

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    Well, I just ran a 3dmark06 test and got a score of 2795. This wories me becuase I just read another thread (it wont let me post links), where someone with specs similar to mine got a 3400 in 3dmark06. Also, when I run cpu-z, it says that the core speed of my cpu is 789 mhz (although it will occasionally fluctuate) and it will not let me switch between both cpu cores. I'm definately not a computer expert, but I have a feeling something is wrong with my setup. I have attached a picture of cpu-z and would appreciate any help.

    Thanks!
     

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  8. expo25kr

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    "Santa Rosa platform come with dynamic acceleration technology. It allows single threaded applications to execute faster. When a single threaded application is running the CPU can turn off one of the CPU cores and overclock the active core. In this way the CPU maintains the same Thermal Profile as it would when both cores are active. Many expect Santa Rosa to perform well as a mobile gaming platform due to its ability to switch between single threaded and multithreaded tasks. Other power savings come from an Enhanced Sleep state where both the CPU cores and the chipset will power down."
     
  9. Liquid Steel

    Liquid Steel Notebook Consultant

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    The low clock is normal, the computer automatically clocks lower when nothing is going on, and back to normal when being used in order to save battery.

    The 3400 was either on a lower resolution, or was overclocked (or both)
     
  10. DrHi2u

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    Ok, thanks for the info guys. If anyone else has an IFL90 and could pm we with their 3dmark06 score, I would really appreciate it. Thanks!
     
  11. Arkel

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    My results are 2990: http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=2634574
     
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    terafrost Newbie

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    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    My Score is much higher, please see pics.
    For questions ask about system specs ask.

    :cool:
    [​IMG]
    :cool:
    [​IMG]
     
  14. greatpacha1

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    what are your specs, u mihgt as well have put them....
     
  15. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Intel Core 2 Duo T7500
    2GB DDR2-800Mhz
    Nvidia Geforce 8600M GT
    100GB SATA HDD 7200 rpm
    Windows Vista Home Premium NL
    Realtek HD

    Will adjust my profile for more details.

    My specs are okay, the system isn't tweaked or just or runnig with special settings just the drivers/aps from marasst.
     
  16. Elanes

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    Does the CPU affect the 3dmark-scores? Or is it mainly because people run the test on different resolutions that i can read results from 2700 up to 3700marks on this forum?
     
  17. Arkel

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    can you give me your 3dmark compare link
     
  18. Onimun

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    NL edition? Thats Gangster :)
     
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    Administrator Administrator Super Moderator

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  20. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Windows Vista Home Premium NL (NL is Netherlands version)
    Installed the new Intel Turbo Memory Driver http://downloadcenter.intel.com/filter_results.aspx?strTypes=all&ProductID=2813&OSFullName=Windows+Vista*+32&lang=eng&strOSs=164&submit=Go%21

    Installed NVIDIA Forceware Version 101.34
    Adjusted some settings for Direct X 10 with NVIDIA NTUNE

    See the result: [​IMG]

    What's the best way of getting the link for the Futuremark webiste, somebody needed it or asked it.
    Do you need to register at the Futuremark website, please advice.
     
  21. Ninjazn

    Ninjazn Notebook Consultant

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    I got a 4.5 in Windows Vista Performance.
     
  22. Vagabondllama

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    Whoa, nice 3dmark scores there. This is just with driver changes, and not with OCing...? o_o;
     
  23. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    Correct, installed the latest Nvidia driver.
    Installed the latest Intel Turbo Memory driver
    Installed the latest Direct X Version
    Updated system BIOS version 1.10 this also update's your Nvidia card.
    Adjusted some settings for Direct X 9 & 10.
    Tested the new settings, with games like FarCry, Company of Heroes, Halo 2 for Vista and older game Call of Duty.
     
  24. greatpacha1

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    my 3dmark for 2.0 4gigs and 160 7200 was 3100 . Also do yall think that 4.8 is low for 4 gigs of ram in vista performance? shouldnt it be higher, and is there any way to increase it?
     
  25. icecubez189

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    here's my Windows Experience Index Base Score: 4.5

    Processor: 4.9
    Memory (RAM): 4.5
    Graphics: 4.6
    Gaming Graphics: 5.2
    Primary Hard Disk: 4.8

    specs are in my sig

    i'm currently downloading 3DMark06 so I'll be sure to post score when i get it.
     
  26. Arkel

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    My Vista scores are:

    CPU: 4,9
    RAM: 4,8
    Video: 4,5
    Video for games: 5,2
    HDD: 5,2
     
  27. ruku320

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    Hmm...updating the BIOS to 1.10 helps with that? I might consider doing it then. I was thinking about doing it before, but what I wasn't really sure what was going to be changed and since there wasn't really anything wrong currently, I figure why mess with it.
     
  28. RePaRaQu

    RePaRaQu One name. One legend.

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    it also update's BIOS for the Nvidia Card.

    see details from the text file in the BIOS update:

    Release Notification
    **************************************************************************************
    IFT0X & IFL9X System BIOS Release Notification 06-26-2007

    *File name : IFT00110.ROM
    *Checksum : A466h
    *File name : IFT00110.WPH
    *Checksum : 3432h

    The attached file is IFT00110.ROM for IFT0X & IFL9X.

    Please add parameter '/pf=slp2' when you are going to flash v1.05 BIOS first time, if you never update v1.02 system BIOS or later.

    *********************************
    System BIOS (Rev. IFT00110.ROM)
    *********************************
    * System BIOS change? Yes

    Notification:
    1. Default build in EC BIOS k03a108a.ROM
    2. VGA BIOS Rev UMA 1447 / NV P478H2 / NB8P(60.84.42.00.23) / NB8M(60.86.39.00.26)
    3. Base on IFT00109

    Known issues:

    Modified:
    1. Add DTS table for TJ85 CPU.
    2. Update nVidia NB8P(60.84.42.00.23) & NB8M(60.86.39.00.26) VBIOS.
    3. Add SLP feature for WinXP back.

    Issues Fixed:

    **************************************************************************************
     
  29. RePaRaQu

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    The 3DMark06 Score 3799 is the final.

    i would like to see someone with the same result or with the same settings and compare.

    Please feel free to aks and join.

    Keep in mind the score 3800 is the limit for this notebook. :cool:
     
  31. critidoc

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    which is the latest forceware driver that you used
     
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    Nvidia Forceware 101.34
     
  33. Ilovelamp

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    Fyi, the windows rating goes from 1-5.9. So a 4.5 is up there.
     
  34. s1ay

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    Microsoft is nuts... 5.9 is what they make the ending talk about confusing.