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    Stock 3dmark06 scores on m1530s

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Warrior1986, Jun 18, 2008.

  1. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    I made this thread because I'm curious to see what scores people have been getting on their systems before doing any tweaking.

    I ran the test before I followed Les' procedure to reformat, so whatever drivers and settings were set were like that from the factory so stock speeds, whatever drivers, etc.

    T9300, 4GB RAM, 8600M GT, 250GB 7200 RPM drive, non-SP1 Vista Home Premium

    4729
    http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm06=7092057

    I was pretty happy to see that considering that it's only a 8600m GT. I'm thinking with some tweaking I should be able to get at least 5500.
     
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  2. XPS1330

    XPS1330 Notebook Deity

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    By "tweaking", I assume you mean Overclocking. With a massive overclock, I can break the 6K Barrier.
     
    XPS1330, Jun 18, 2008
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  3. Jlbrightbill

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    "1280x800"
     
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  4. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    Correct. Also I mean using different drivers, changing settings on the computer, etc. But I was curious as to what people get when everything is at default and nothing is tweaked.

    Huh?
     
    Warrior1986, Jun 18, 2008
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  5. Udi

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    Jlbrightbill means that you have purchased a screen with a vertical height of less than 1024 pixels, and therefore will not be able to run 3dmark06 at the correct default res (1280x1024).

    Therefore your 4700 marks are at a lower res than default (1280x800), and are not comparable with most other systems, and a (theoretic) realistic score at the correct default res would be noticeably lower. However your score sounds normal otherwise.

    At the correct default resolution (1280x1024), average scores are in the 4200 region. With the right drivers and tweaking, you can get a score just under 4400 (stock clocks) or just touch 6000 (overclocked to maximum stable point).
     
    Udi, Jun 18, 2008
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  6. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes with 1280x800 i get 4738 marks as my stock mark..

    I am currently OC'ing my 8600M GT, it is at 575/1150/742 and i got 5354 Marks..
     
    Lefix, Jun 18, 2008
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    With my WUXGA 2.4 Ghz, stock got me 4117 - which is close to what what Udi said.
     
    lancerr, Jun 18, 2008
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  8. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys for clearing that up. That's what I thought, as I would have sworn back when I was running 3dmark06 on my desktop rig, the resolution was a little taller. But good to see I'm getting the right scores.

    And btw Lefix, since I read your sig, you didn't happen to get in on the slickdeal that was towards the end of April did you?
     
    Warrior1986, Jun 18, 2008
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  9. Lefix

    Lefix Notebook Evangelist

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    Nope, but i got a 25% off plus an additional 8% plus free next day air shipping, but the crazy slick deal was about the same price and you would have gotten a 3 year with complete care.. like Mattoc's laptop
     
    Lefix, Jun 19, 2008
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  10. mattocs

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    I got the deal at the end of April. 40% off, and then 12% off EPP discount.
     
    mattocs, Jun 19, 2008
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  11. Warrior1986

    Warrior1986 Notebook Consultant

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    Nice, that's the deal I got in on as well. In fact, your total looks almost exactly like mine which was in the low 1300 range.
     
    Warrior1986, Jun 19, 2008
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    My 3dmark06 score with the original stock drivers was around 4200 but after I installed the new Dell drivers just released I am now at around 4900.
     
    folide, Jul 9, 2008
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