3dMark03 Score Question

Discussion in 'PC hardware help' started by ggamer, Aug 4, 2004.

  1. ggamer

    ggamer Guest

    Hey

    I think there must be seriously something wrong with my 3dMark03 or with my computer.

    Here are the specs:

    Pentium 4 CPU 3.06 ghz
    1.00 gb of DDR Ram [ 2 sticks ]
    Nvidia Ti 4200 with 128 md DDR Memory [ Forceware Driver ] Over Clocked with Riva Tuner to 280 mhz core and 600 mhz memory
    17" Viewable Flat Panel Monitor by Dell
    200 gigs in 2 HDs

    Need anything else?

    The score i recieved was: 1744.
    That is absoultely ridiculous.
    Can someone help me, please?

    Thanks
     
  2. ggamer

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    The OS is microsoft windows xp.
     
  3. forkndave

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    The GF4 TI 4200 is not a DX-9 card, so all of the tests won't run making your score lower. I'll bet your 3D Mark 2001 scores are probably pretty good. It only requires a DX-8.1 card. 3D Mark 03 requires a card that is DX-9 hardware compatible.
     
  4. ggamer

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    Yet, I have Direct X 9.0 b, what is with that sorry if i seem really n00bish i just learned how to overclock and 3d mark today.
     
  5. forkndave

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    Nvidia cards didn't support DX-9 fully untill the GF FX series. Earlier cards have to handle DX 9 effects by software means. 3D Mark 03 needs to have hardware support for DX-9 for some of the tests to work.3D Mark 2001 is the test to use for DX 8.1 cards which the GF4 is. 3D Mark 03 is a pretty tough test. I have an Athlon XP 3000+ and a GF FX 5600 Ultra (sort of a medium performance card) and my last score was 3225. You'll find that test 1 works pretty good, tests 2 & 3 work but possibly slow and test 4 (Mother Nature)won't work at all with a non DX-9 card.
     
  6. ggamer

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    Ok thanks i will get 2001 se and try the test
     
  7. Praetor

    Praetor Moderator Staff Member

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    Yes you have DirectX9.0b (btw DX9.0c is out) but your HARDWARE doesnt have acceleration for DX9 it's a DX8.1 card.
     
  8. ggamer

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    Thanks... i just got the latest driver.
    Also, i got a 11045 on my 01 SE score is that good?
    Will i be able to play doom 3 at [at least] normal settings?
     
  9. Praetor

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    You can play doom with a Radeon9000 and GF4MX. You'll be fine (trust me even Low Detail looks good). I play on high with my specs so judge for yourself :)
     
  10. ggamer

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    have you oced your ti 4600 at all?
     
  11. forkndave

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    11045 isn't too bad of a score for what you have. I just ran 3D Mark 2001 SE and got a score of 10729. I think I have gotten scores in the 12000 range in the past, so I might need to roll back my video driver to an earlier one. I'm not really a game player so I guess it doesn't matter too much. I don't overclock anything, because for me there's not much point. Computer parts cost too much for me to fry. I'm pretty much satisfied with what I have at the present. I know that you were asking Praetor, but I thought I'd put my $.02 in also.
     
  12. ggamer

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    ahh okay and how does you 3000 + fare you?
     
  13. forkndave

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    I'm not exactly sure of your question, but I think our computers are fairly comparable. I use the Athlon XP mainly due to the price as compared to a Pentium 4. It suits my needs very well. I really don't want to get into the AMD vs Intel arguement. I think they both have their virtues. I've never actually had a Pentium 4, although I built a Pentium 4 computer for a friend once. Like I said, I'm not really a game player, since I seem to have ten thumbs when I try to play. Occaisionally, I'll try one of the MS Flight Simulators. You don't have to be fast for those.


     
  14. ggamer

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    ahh okay very cool
     
  15. Praetor

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    Yeah but recently ive been modding the HSF heehee so im actually underclocking it right now heehe.

    Pffft! It's an open forum :)

    Does quite well :) Again, like forkndave said, there is a very attractive performance/price issue :) (not to mention overclockability)
     
  16. ggamer

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    Ahh and how 'overclockable' is the 3.06 ghz HT P4?

     
  17. Praetor

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    TRY IT! LOL nobody can tell you (what the matrix is)... how much you can OC as it depends from chip to chip, board to board. Personally I wouldnt expect much from it.
     
  18. Sophocles

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    ggamer, forkndave had it right

     
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  19. Praetor

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    LOL fully? Either it supports it or it doesnt :p (something the people with GF4MX's learned when playing DX8.1 games....)
     
  20. forkndave

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    Sorry. I was trying to make it not sound as bad.
    _X_X_X_X_X_[small]Soyo KT-600 Ultra Platinum, XP 3000+, 1024 MB PC 3200
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    Lite-On LDW 411S@811S, Lite-On SOHD 167T, Pioneer A07
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