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    Testing with 3dMark?

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by sacredevil, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. sacredevil

    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    Hey, which version of 3dmark do you use for XPS 1530? I want to try it out with old/new GPU drivers, also is it the free version? Thanks.
     
    sacredevil, Feb 21, 2009
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    mirage_bg Notebook Deity

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    3D Mark 06 is the best bet for M1530
     
    mirage_bg, Feb 21, 2009
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  3. RaYYaN

    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    Most people test systems using 3DMark06, as other version are older (duh ;)), and not as accurate with newer systems

    Hope this helps
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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  4. sacredevil

    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks guys, I will post my results soon.
     
    sacredevil, Feb 21, 2009
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    RaYYaN Back on NBR :D

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    No worreis ;)
     
    RaYYaN, Feb 21, 2009
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  6. sacredevil

    sacredevil Notebook Consultant

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    Well this is the current result with 176.44 drivers:

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    eh, I think it's lower than average XPS users?
     
    sacredevil, Feb 21, 2009
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  7. azianai

    azianai Notebook Evangelist

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    can always test with vantage too, but...dunno how that'll go lol
     
    azianai, Feb 21, 2009
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  8. Kevin

    Kevin Egregious

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    Using 3dmar06 to test driver performance is a waste of time. You need to use real games.
     
    Kevin, Feb 21, 2009
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    i use vantage because i got the advanced version free with my evga card.
     
    nizzy1115, Feb 21, 2009
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    azianai, Feb 21, 2009
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