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3dmark06 on the m6400 seems low?

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by Smity, Jun 20, 2009.

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  1. Smity

    Smity Notebook Enthusiast

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    I know this is a workstation, and not a gaming laptop, but I still want to use this machine for some after-hour gaming. What I find odd is that the HP 8730w (which was recently reviewed) got scored a massive 14,263 at 1280x800 resolution, but the Dell M6400 seems to around 11,600+/-. Odd considering the Dell M6400 is a more powerful system?
     
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    its because its bussiness class graphics card. thats why the low score. my m6400 is fully loaded maxed out and i only get mid 11k on rez 1280x1024. The standard for 3dmark06
     
    ljnram82606, Jun 20, 2009
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    No, the 8730w has the same grafics!
    The difference comes from the display resolution. You get around 11k with the standard resolution of 1280x1024. The 8730w got 14k because they testet it with a resolution of 1280x800. 22% less pixel 22% more points ;)
     
    Intoxicate, Jun 22, 2009
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    thats what i thought. if people would just use the standard 1280x1024 then it would be alot easyer to compare.
     
    ljnram82606, Jun 22, 2009
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    Thanks for your help. One last question, does this machine doesn't run too loudly or hot when being pushed?
     
    Smity, Jun 23, 2009
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    mine runs smooth. not to loud when the fans are running alot to cool it down. its a great system.
     
    ljnram82606, Jun 23, 2009
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    The cooling system is very accurate designed. The fans run from time to time, but very subtile. Of course if you callenge the system the fans run louder but still not annoying.
     
    Intoxicate, Jun 25, 2009
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