Faster computer? but 3dmark06 not better?


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Hello. Perhaps you can help me understand a lack of performance improvement. I have 2 computers. The first has Win2000 and Athlon XP 2500 with ATI Radeon x700 AGP video and 1 meg ram. I got a 3dmark06 score of 1350. I then buildt what I thought should be a faster computer with WinXP, ATI dual core 4200 CPU, ATI x1300 PCI-e video and 1 meg ram. But the 3dmark06 score was essentially the same at 1390. What gives?

try installing the latest ati drivers, also install the dualcore hotfix for windows xp from microsoft, and make sure uve got service pack 2 installed

Yes I installed the dual core optimizer and latest ati video drivers, but 3dmarko6 was unchanged. SP2 was not yet installed.

P.S. I also tried overclocking 10% but 3dmark06 only increased 1% to 1405.

The card _is_ worse in your new pc. Lower memory clock, and less pipes and less transfer speed.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/131

The card _is_ worse in your new pc. Lower memory clock, and less pipes and less transfer speed.

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/131

Ah, so basically the faster computer only compensated for a slower video card?

ugh i hate ATI's number scheme... they make you think the higher the number the better/newer... kinda like nvidia's 7300 isnt as goot as a 6800 stuff...

Since the ATI x1300 card apparentluy isn't so good, can you recommend a good video card under $100? Thanks in advance

The video card is something like >85% of the score.

The x700 don't have Shader Model 3.0 so it don't pass all the tests

A card under $100? A 8500GT maybe.

Still, it won't super perform. But I think you will get 2000.

a 7900GT might be had for $100, or a 7900GS, I get about 5600-5800 3D Marks with a very similar processor (2.5ghz), but I also have 2GB memory.

found one a GS for 106 after rebate including shipping. http://shop4.outpost.com/product/4970851

Dont Hate kuz I post rebate deals, they're hot if they're hot and meet or exceed your needs :)

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