3DMark06 Results

[JoeM076]

I recently attempted to benchmark my PC using 3DMark06. Before testing my computer, I made sure all anti-virus software was closed, and any other uneccessary programs running in the backround were closed. Also, before testing I used Disk Cleanup on all of my drives, and I defragmented my drives. I also made sure everything was updated, and I didn't have any uneccessay programs installed on my computer. I basically "cleaned" my PC before testing to get optimal results.

Well I ran the benchmark, after restarting my computer, and the results were Good and Bad. The Good was that I scored a 10200, the Bad was that I scored very low compared to similar systems. I don't know why this would be, considering I don't have anything installed or running that would be hampering the performance of my computer.

Here are the specifications of my computer:

- Nvidia 8800GTX

-Intel Core 2 Duo E6700 2.66 GHz

-2GB of RAM - Viking

-1x 150GB HD - 7200RPM
1x 140GB HD - 10,000RPM
1x 300GB HD - 7200RPM

-ASUS P5N32-SLI-SE Deluxe Motherboard

- Windows Vista Home Premium

- ~30 Programs running in backround according to the Task Manager


If anyone has any knowledge of how I can get the most performance out of my PC, that would be much appreciated!

 

[JoeM076]

Any suggestions from anyone would be great.

 

[Jase123]

Here's a great site than will put your system through a series of tests. It will then show where your system needs improving.

http://pcpitstop.com/

Regards Jase

 

[JoeM076]

Thank you for the very useful tool.

-Also one of the many concerns of mine about my computer is that my IDLE memory usage is approximately 30% according to my Vista Sidebar widget.
-Is this normal?
-If not, do you have any suggestions on how I may achieve a lower idle memory usage percentage?
- I have approximately 30 programs running in the backround according to the Task Manager.(I have already limited them from about 45 to the now running 30.)

 

[A[L]C]

Ive crept mine up to 12301 3d mark 06 now with q6600 @ 2.7ghz, 8800 gtx @ 607mhz core and 986mhz memory bus.

But,.... mines a dell so ive got an excuse!.

Use task manager to sort the processes by cpu useage to see what is using the cpu. I would say its probably the sidebar itself!

 

[Mictlantecuhtli]

Nvidia control panel settings - 3D quality settings, that is - affect the score quite a lot. I guess the scores in 3DMark database are gotten with "high performance" settings instead of default or high quality.

 

[Fragrant Coit]

Some of those "Similar Systems" may have been running SLi !!!!!

 

[JoeM076]

I'm using the demo version so everything is on defualt. The Windows Aero program takes up A LOT of memory, so I tried running 3DMark06 when it wasn't running and I got a lower score...hmm. Also, the similar sytems are similar systems, they're not running in SLI.

- In the Nvidia Control Panel, what would I do to increase performance?

 

[Jase123]

I actually prefer to use 3DMark03, i think it is better IMHO.

Regards Jase

 

[JoeM076]

3DMark03 though is not as graphically strenuous as 3DMark06.