Tech tips plz!

[S.Customer]

I have just reinstalled the latest drivers from ATI and done a few tests on AquaMark3 and 3DMark03. Comparing my results from 3DMArk with other people with similar specifications it looks ok. Below is my test scores and specification. If anyones got any tips to help me improve this then let me know plz.

System Configuration

General Information
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX Version 9.0b

CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+ 1.8 GHz
Manufacturer AMD
Family AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+
Internal Clock 1.8 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum 3.0 GHz
External Clock 166.0 MHz
Socket Designation Socket A
Upgrade ZIF Socket
Version AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+
Caches
Level 1 128 KB
Level 2 512 KB


Memory Info
Total Physical Memory 1.00 GB
Free Physical Memory 756 MB
Total Pagefile Memory 2.40 GB
Free Pagefile Memory 2.22 GB

Memory Array 1/1

Max Module Capacity 1.50 GB
Location System Board
Use System
Supported Speeds
Supported Types
Supported Voltages

Memory Slot 1/3
Installed Enabled Size 512 MB
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR1 [Bank0/1]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 512 MB
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Memory Slot 2/3
Installed Enabled Size 0 B
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR2 [Bank2/3]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 0 B
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Memory Slot 3/3
Installed Enabled Size 512 MB
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR3 [Bank4/5]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 512 MB
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Display Information
Graphics Chipset ATI RADEON 9600 Series
Driver Name RADEON 9600 SERIES
Driver Version 6.14.10.6430
Driver Status WHQL - Not FM Approved
Video Memory 128 MB
Core Clock 398 MHz
Memory Clock 297 MHz

Sound Information
Sound Adapter Driver Name NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
Sound Adapter Driver Version 5.10.2917.0

Benchmark Settings
Program Version 3DMark03 Revision 4 Build 0
Resolution 1024x768@32 bit
Texture Filtering Optimal
Pixel Processing / Antialiasing None
Post Processing false
Vertex Shaders Optimal

Main Test Results
3DMark Score 3321 3DMarks
CPU Score 461.0 CPUMarks

Detailed Test Results
Game Tests
GT1 - Wings of Fury 118.7 fps
GT2 - Battle of Proxycon 20.6 fps
GT3 - Troll's Lair 19.2 fps
GT4 - Mother Nature 20.4 fps

CPU Tests
CPU Test 1 50.2 fps
CPU Test 2 8.4 fps

Feature Tests
Fill Rate (Single-Texturing) 892.2 MTexels/s
Fill Rate (Multi-Texturing) 1565.8 MTexels/s
Vertex Shader 10.4 fps
Pixel Shader 2.0 33.0 fps
Ragtroll 13.5 fps

Sound Tests
No sounds 33.2 fps
24 sounds 29.8 fps
60 sounds 27.6 fps


AquaMArk3 Results
GFX = 3,276
CPU = 6,019
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25,753
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Traingles P.S. = 7,752,482
F.P.S = 25.75

These tests were done with my open GL and Direct3D settings set at balanced.

Im a nozy bugger as well so if you want to list your scores n spec then plz do.
Bloody hell. I just done a preview and noticed how long this thread is. oh well :p

[The Shiznit]

I have just reinstalled the latest drivers from ATI and done a few tests on AquaMark3 and 3DMark03. Comparing my results from 3DMArk with other people with similar specifications it looks ok. Below is my test scores and specification. If anyones got any tips to help me improve this then let me know plz.

System Configuration

General Information
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX Version 9.0b

CPU
AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+ 1.8 GHz
Manufacturer AMD
Family AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+
Internal Clock 1.8 GHz
Internal Clock Maximum 3.0 GHz
External Clock 166.0 MHz
Socket Designation Socket A
Upgrade ZIF Socket
Version AMD Athlon(tm) XP 2500+
Caches
Level 1 128 KB
Level 2 512 KB


Memory Info
Total Physical Memory 1.00 GB
Free Physical Memory 756 MB
Total Pagefile Memory 2.40 GB
Free Pagefile Memory 2.22 GB

Memory Array 1/1

Max Module Capacity 1.50 GB
Location System Board
Use System
Supported Speeds
Supported Types
Supported Voltages

Memory Slot 1/3
Installed Enabled Size 512 MB
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR1 [Bank0/1]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 512 MB
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Memory Slot 2/3
Installed Enabled Size 0 B
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR2 [Bank2/3]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 0 B
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Memory Slot 3/3
Installed Enabled Size 512 MB
Form Factor DIMM
Frequency 0.0 Hz
Slot DDR3 [Bank4/5]
Type DRAM
Type Details Synchronous
Enabled Size 512 MB
Total Bit Width 72 b
Data Bit Width 64 b

Display Information
Graphics Chipset ATI RADEON 9600 Series
Driver Name RADEON 9600 SERIES
Driver Version 6.14.10.6430
Driver Status WHQL - Not FM Approved
Video Memory 128 MB
Core Clock 398 MHz
Memory Clock 297 MHz

Sound Information
Sound Adapter Driver Name NVIDIA(R) nForce(TM) Audio
Sound Adapter Driver Version 5.10.2917.0

Benchmark Settings
Program Version 3DMark03 Revision 4 Build 0
Resolution 1024x768@32 bit
Texture Filtering Optimal
Pixel Processing / Antialiasing None
Post Processing false
Vertex Shaders Optimal

Main Test Results
3DMark Score 3321 3DMarks
CPU Score 461.0 CPUMarks

Detailed Test Results
Game Tests
GT1 - Wings of Fury 118.7 fps
GT2 - Battle of Proxycon 20.6 fps
GT3 - Troll's Lair 19.2 fps
GT4 - Mother Nature 20.4 fps

CPU Tests
CPU Test 1 50.2 fps
CPU Test 2 8.4 fps

Feature Tests
Fill Rate (Single-Texturing) 892.2 MTexels/s
Fill Rate (Multi-Texturing) 1565.8 MTexels/s
Vertex Shader 10.4 fps
Pixel Shader 2.0 33.0 fps
Ragtroll 13.5 fps

Sound Tests
No sounds 33.2 fps
24 sounds 29.8 fps
60 sounds 27.6 fps


AquaMArk3 Results
GFX = 3,276
CPU = 6,019
-------------
25,753
-------------

Traingles P.S. = 7,752,482
F.P.S = 25.75

These tests were done with my open GL and Direct3D settings set at balanced.

Im a nozy bugger as well so if you want to list your scores n spec then plz do.
Bloody hell. I just done a preview and noticed how long this thread is. oh well :p

Could you repeat the question please?

[JonnyThunder]

Wait till I got my new card, then I'll post my scores too.

Hopefully this week sometime when XFX get their finger out!

[Darkie]

I'll Download and benchmark mine later If I can get them to run properly. Spec for your info.

AMD64 3400+
1024 OCZ PC4200
Radeon 9800XT
200gig Maxtor Diamond Max9
Shuttle XPC SN85G4

S.Customer those are some nice scores. That a 9600Pro or XT?

If you want tips to make your mark a little higher are you aware of the 11- 5 - 5 - 2 memory timing?

[The Shiznit]

What fps in CoD are you getting Sat' Cus'?

[S.Customer]

I'll Download and benchmark mine later If I can get them to run properly. Spec for your info.

AMD64 3400+
1024 OCZ PC4200
Radeon 9800XT
200gig Maxtor Diamond Max9
Shuttle XPC SN85G4

S.Customer those are some nice scores. That a 9600Pro or XT?

If you want tips to make your mark a little higher are you aware of the 11- 5 - 5 - 2 memory timing?

That is a nice spec Darkie!
I have a Tacyon 9600 pro which got good ratings on e-buyer so I bought it, think it was 100 quid. I was hoping someone would help me out with a memory tip because I was thinking there could be improvement in this area, it says in my spec from 3DMark03 that both modules are at Frequency 0.0 Hz (no idea what this means though). To answer your question about memory timing, I got no idea :)

[Darkie]

Give us the model number of your motherboard.

I'll track down the best BIOS and find out what will timing's work best.

Also what brand and rating is your ram?

From your original post you appear to be using the 4.1 ATi Catalyst's.. The 4.3's are now available from www.ati.com most people have reported performance increases, or if you hunt around for the Omega drivers of the 4.3's

Dont worry about the 0%age

edit - ignore the GFX lark.. I'm looking at the wrong thing...

[S.Customer]

Give us the model number of your motherboard.

I'll track down the best BIOS and find out what will timing's work best.

Also what brand and rating is your ram?

From your original post you appear to be using the 4.1 ATi Catalyst's.. The 4.3's are now available from www.ati.com most people have reported performance increases, or if you hunt around for the Omega drivers of the 4.3's

Dont worry about the 0%age

edit - ignore the GFX lark.. I'm looking at the wrong thing...

Thanks Darkie.
Motherboard
Mobo Manufacturer ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Mobo Model A7N8X2.0

RAM Cruical 512MB pc2700

[S.Customer]

Thats *2 sticks for the 512MB RAM

[S.Customer]

What fps in CoD are you getting Sat' Cus'?


I'm only getting 60 FPS which is annoying. I asked someone the otherday and they said they get around 150 or so. I tried turning down all the details but this didnt do anything, infact it didnt even turn done the details from what I could see. What FPS do you guys get.

[Jodo]

I get ranges of 80-300 on average, depends what map, how many players and how open the area I'm in is. Check the performance tab in options and make sure Sync all frames is off, it'll free up some speed for you.

[S.Customer]

I get ranges of 80-300 on average, depends what map, how many players and how open the area I'm in is. Check the performance tab in options and make sure Sync all frames is off, it'll free up some speed for you.


Thanks Jodo, just done a quick test and turned of the Sync all frames and im up to 70 - 90. I was only on for less than a minute and that was enough time for BrokenGod to kill me. I had messenger on and got a new e-mail and all the walls went see through and I could see people behind the walls. I've seen this before but not with people. managed to pull off a print screen as well.

[S.Customer]

Give us the model number of your motherboard.

I'll track down the best BIOS and find out what will timing's work best.

Also what brand and rating is your ram?

From your original post you appear to be using the 4.1 ATi Catalyst's.. The 4.3's are now available from www.ati.com most people have reported performance increases, or if you hunt around for the Omega drivers of the 4.3's

Dont worry about the 0%age

edit - ignore the GFX lark.. I'm looking at the wrong thing...


Did you get around to find any good bios and memory timings for my spec darkie?

[The Shiznit]

I'm only getting 60 FPS which is annoying. I asked someone the otherday and they said they get around 150 or so. I tried turning down all the details but this didnt do anything, infact it didnt even turn done the details from what I could see. What FPS do you guys get.

I had the same issue with my ATI card, I have a 9800 NP and get 170 to 350 fps on a 4x AGP board - which is fast. My issue was drivers, I removed them all - even the one the system was using at the time and then installed the new catalyst driver after reboot - worked fine for me, it was scary how much difference it made actually!

I had already tried the monitor refresh, lowering the settings in CoD and it even got to the point that I was going to buy another PC as I thought that it was my issue. THen one drunken night Goldie told me to check dirvers, and thats what it was!!

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