abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..)

apistat · 08-07-2007, 04:52 AM

my specs:

3.0ghz p4 with 800mhz fsb
ecs pt800ce-a mobo
512mb pc2100 ddr ram
geforce 6600 gt 128mb (agp version)
onboard sound
a few 7200rpm hard drives and a dvdrw
windows xp sp2

I ended up getting a score of 2322... Among comparable systems I was 267th out of 273. The lowest score was 986, while the highest was 6353.

What is going on? I know 512mb isn't a lot of ram, but I'm sure that out of those other 272 computers a good portion of them likely had the same. I have the latest version of directx, the newest geforce drivers, no serious applications were running during the tests and I reformatted and reinstalled windows just 2 months ago.

I just think there must be some big, glaring mistake/problem for me to get such a poor score, but I'm drawing a blank on what that could be right now.

**1 g0t 0wn3d** · 08-07-2007, 08:22 AM

Its the motherboard i to have a ecs and score last to other systems in pcmark06

**George Safford** · 08-30-2007, 08:13 AM

15,922

**TheMatt** · 08-30-2007, 12:34 PM

The RAM might be it. See if you can get a dual channel pair of DDR 400 MHz DIMMs.

I'mThatGuy · 08-31-2007, 05:30 PM

Hey... I'm having the same kind of issue... 35/35 of comparable systems on 3DMark '06... Last time I checked I got about a 4400 score, but I can't exactly remember, and I'm too lazy to run it again... Point is, I'm last in comparable systems... =(
Can't figure out for the life of me what's up...

Specs:

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor
-->(Intel Core 2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz x2)
My Motherboard
4.0GB (~3.24GB Used because I'm on 32-bit WinXP) DDR2 RAM
ATI Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCIE Graphics Card
Onboard Sound
320GB 7200RPM Western Digital HDD
Windows XP SP2

Sorry about HiJackin' the thread, but I figured it was better than starting a new one... So, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what component is draggin' me down so much? I'd really appreciate it!

Thanks!
-Zack

**TheMatt** · 08-31-2007, 10:00 PM

Have you installed the Intel Application Accelerator? Not sure if it is available for that chipset, but check Intel's downloads page for it and install it if it is.

I'mThatGuy · 09-01-2007, 05:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheMatt

Have you installed the Intel Application Accelerator? Not sure if it is available for that chipset, but check Intel's downloads page for it and install it if it is.

Hmm.. Never heard of that... This is what I found, but I don't see anything anywhere about Chipset Compatibility... Should I try one of those?

Thanks!
-Zack

**TheMatt** · 09-01-2007, 10:18 AM

I just checked, the Intel App accelerator is for the Intel 8xx series chipsets and for some reason doesn't support the 9xx series. I don't know why Intel discontinued support for it because it was a great little program.

Another thing you can do is download Cacheman and set the profile to Games. This will give you a nice boost in games especially if you have 2 GB of RAM.

Also try some of these drivers:
97.02
97.44
97.92

I'mThatGuy · 09-01-2007, 10:34 AM

Will do once this diskcheck is done.

thanks!
-Zack

EDIT: I don't use NVidia OR Win. Media Center Edition. I'm using ATI Radeon x1950Pro on Win XP... Should I still get those drivers? O.o

Thanks Again,
Zack

**TheMatt** · 09-03-2007, 10:25 AM

Sorry, my mistake. Take a look at these drivers:
Catalyst 7.8
Catalyst 7.1

BTW any driver written for XP will work with any version of XP regardless of what version it is.

I'mThatGuy · 09-03-2007, 12:04 PM

Thanks, will do!

**TheMatt** · 09-03-2007, 12:21 PM

Remember to install the drivers in safe mode with the Antivirus disabled.

I'mThatGuy · 09-03-2007, 12:24 PM

O... why is that?

**TheMatt** · 09-03-2007, 12:49 PM

To avoid any installation conflicts. It is not always (or even usually) necessary, but I always post to do it anyway to make sure everything goes smooth.

I'mThatGuy · 09-03-2007, 12:50 PM

I see. Thanks for the info! Will do from now on.

08-07-2007, 04:52 AM	#1 (permalink)
apistat Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 7 OS: xp	abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) my specs: 3.0ghz p4 with 800mhz fsb ecs pt800ce-a mobo 512mb pc2100 ddr ram geforce 6600 gt 128mb (agp version) onboard sound a few 7200rpm hard drives and a dvdrw windows xp sp2 I ended up getting a score of 2322... Among comparable systems I was 267th out of 273. The lowest score was 986, while the highest was 6353. What is going on? I know 512mb isn't a lot of ram, but I'm sure that out of those other 272 computers a good portion of them likely had the same. I have the latest version of directx, the newest geforce drivers, no serious applications were running during the tests and I reformatted and reinstalled windows just 2 months ago. I just think there must be some big, glaring mistake/problem for me to get such a poor score, but I'm drawing a blank on what that could be right now.

08-07-2007, 08:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
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08-30-2007, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
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08-30-2007, 12:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) The RAM might be it. See if you can get a dual channel pair of DDR 400 MHz DIMMs. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

08-31-2007, 05:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Hey... I'm having the same kind of issue... 35/35 of comparable systems on 3DMark '06... Last time I checked I got about a 4400 score, but I can't exactly remember, and I'm too lazy to run it again... Point is, I'm last in comparable systems... =( Can't figure out for the life of me what's up... Specs: Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 Processor -->(Intel Core 2 CPU 6700 @ 2.66GHz x2) My Motherboard 4.0GB (~3.24GB Used because I'm on 32-bit WinXP) DDR2 RAM ATI Radeon X1950PRO 256MB 256-bit GDDR3 PCIE Graphics Card Onboard Sound 320GB 7200RPM Western Digital HDD Windows XP SP2 Sorry about HiJackin' the thread, but I figured it was better than starting a new one... So, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what component is draggin' me down so much? I'd really appreciate it! Thanks! -Zack

08-31-2007, 10:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Have you installed the Intel Application Accelerator? Not sure if it is available for that chipset, but check Intel's downloads page for it and install it if it is. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-01-2007, 10:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) I just checked, the Intel App accelerator is for the Intel 8xx series chipsets and for some reason doesn't support the 9xx series. I don't know why Intel discontinued support for it because it was a great little program. Another thing you can do is download Cacheman and set the profile to Games. This will give you a nice boost in games especially if you have 2 GB of RAM. Also try some of these drivers: 97.02 97.44 97.92 __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-01-2007, 10:34 AM	#9 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Will do once this diskcheck is done. thanks! -Zack EDIT: I don't use NVidia OR Win. Media Center Edition. I'm using ATI Radeon x1950Pro on Win XP... Should I still get those drivers? O.o Thanks Again, Zack Last edited by I'mThatGuy; 09-01-2007 at 10:36 AM.

09-03-2007, 10:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Sorry, my mistake. Take a look at these drivers: Catalyst 7.8 Catalyst 7.1 BTW any driver written for XP will work with any version of XP regardless of what version it is. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-03-2007, 12:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Thanks, will do!

09-03-2007, 12:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) Remember to install the drivers in safe mode with the Antivirus disabled. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-03-2007, 12:24 PM	#13 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) O... why is that?

09-03-2007, 12:49 PM	#14 (permalink)
TheMatt TSF Enthusiast Join Date: May 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 13,701 OS: Win 3.1, 98, NT 4.0, XP Debian 4.0, Kubuntu 6.06 My System Blog Entries: 3	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) To avoid any installation conflicts. It is not always (or even usually) necessary, but I always post to do it anyway to make sure everything goes smooth. __________________ - Matt M - KB1OSC - Folding@Home 85015 [url="http://www.techsupportforum.com/hardware-support/"] If TSF has helped you, please consider donating. If I have stopped responding to a thread, feel free to send me a PM with a link to the thread. It is advisable to subscribe to threads so you will receive updates when replies are posted. You can subscribe to threads from the "Thread Tools" Menu. »Memtest86 »Prime95 »UBCD »SpeedFan »NHC Personal »Everest »Sandra »PC Wizard »RivaTuner »ATi Tool Click here for Useful Articles and Guides

09-03-2007, 12:50 PM	#15 (permalink)
I'mThatGuy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mass, USA Posts: 144 OS: Windows XP My System	Re: abysmal 3dmark05 scores (bottom 5% of comparable systems..) I see. Thanks for the info! Will do from now on.