GPU-Z and PowerColor Graphics Hardware Giveaway

W1zzard · Aug 31, 2011, 08:16 PM

This thread serves to address any further questions you may have about the PowerColor & TechPowerUp GPU-Z Hardware Giveaway.

Here's a quick recap of what it's about:

With Version 0.5.5 of GPU-Z, PowerColor and TechPowerUp teamed up to give away exciting prizes.
To participate, download and install 3DMark03, tweak your system to achieve the lowest possible score, submit that score to the Futuremark ORB, download TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.5.5 (or newer), click on the PowerColor Giveaway tab, and follow the instructions.
You will find a link to terms and conditions, as well as a list of prizes on that tab of GPU-Z.

Keep this discussion productive and to the point.

cheesy999 · Sep 1, 2011, 04:34 PM

just to check, are we allowed to downclock parts?, because i wouldn't want to be disqualified for lowering my graphics card down to some value like 20 mhz or something.

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy999

just to check, are we allowed to downclock parts?, because i wouldn't want to be disqualified for lowering my graphics card down to some value like 20 mhz or something.

yes, and use any other form of "tweaking" as long as you dont manipulate 3dmark itself or cheat in similar ways

Derek12 · Sep 1, 2011, 04:45 PM

Are IGPs allowed?
Many thanks

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek12

Are IGPs allowed?
Many thanks

yes, igp allowed. just no notebook

AhokZYashA · Sep 1, 2011, 04:49 PM

awwwww, i just going to try it with my old notebook

cheesy999 · Sep 1, 2011, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

yes, and use any other form of "tweaking" as long as you dont manipulate 3dmark itself or cheat in similar ways

so we can't manipulate the settings in the nvidia drivers

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy999

so we can't manipulate the settings in the nvidia drivers

yes you can.

things you cant do (not a complete list, just examples):
modify 3dmark's executable to give a different score
modify the saved result with a hex editor or similar before uploading
change 3dmark graphics settings so they are no longer at default

things you may do:
change clockspeeds of components
change drivers and settings
physically modify hardware components

cheesy999 · Sep 1, 2011, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

change clockspeeds of components
change drivers and settings
physically modify hardware components

couldn't people therefore force AA and texture settings in their drivers

erocker · Sep 1, 2011, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy999

couldn't people therefore force AA and texture settings in their drivers

I wonder if it will really make a difference due to this:

Quote:

Originally Posted by btarunr

That's not all! You can still leave things to Lady Luck. From the pool of valid entries, we will randomly pick one person, who will bag an awesome new PowerColor Radeon HD 6870 X2 dual-GPU graphics card! So there's simply no reason not to try!

LDNL · Sep 1, 2011, 05:21 PM

But the lowest score gets a 6990, right ?

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy999

couldn't people therefore force AA and texture settings in their drivers

yes you could do that unless it causes 3dmark to say it's no longer running at default settings

cadaveca · Sep 1, 2011, 05:26 PM

NOTE!!!

If you adjust clockspeeds once 3DMark03 is open ,you'll get an invalid result! Make sure to adjust clocks before launching the benchmark!

Good luck guys, some nice prizes up for grabs!

cheesy999 · Sep 1, 2011, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cadaveca

NOTE!!!

If you adjust clockspeeds once 3DMark03 is open ,you'll get an invalid result! Make sure to adjust clocks before launching the benchmark!

Good luck guys, some nice prizes up for grabs!

doesn't matter, i'm doing it mine in bios, if i go less then 400mhz through windows it crashes so i have to change it then boot into windows

[H]@RD5TUFF · Sep 1, 2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy999

doesn't matter, i'm doing it mine in bios, if i go less then 400mhz through windows it crashes so i have to change it then boot into windows

doing mine the same way

Derek12 · Sep 1, 2011, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

yes, igp allowed. just no notebook

Many thanks

Seeing that underclock is allowed, I will underclock the CPU, RAM and my X2100 IGP

if my IGP struggles with Aero at stock I can't think it underclocked LOL

Delta6326 · Sep 1, 2011, 06:43 PM

Don't forget that this is 3dMark 03 bare spec's
Minimum System Recommendations

x86 compatible processor, 1000MHz
256MB of RAM (512MB recommended)
1.0GB of free hard disk space
Windows® 98/SE/ME/2000/XP
DirectX®9.0c or later
DirectX®9.0 compatible graphics adapter that has 32MB of memory and is fully DirectX®7.0 compliant
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 6

TheMailMan78 · Sep 1, 2011, 06:50 PM

I found a potential error in the terms and conditions which could cause you problems.

Quote:

4.All desktop systems are welcome to submit their entry (no notebooks).

You need to specify laptops and netbooks also as they can considered classed different.

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 07:25 PM

clarified: All desktop systems are welcome to submit their entry (no notebooks, netboooks, tablets or other such portable systems).

added: You must run 3DMark on the physical hardware (not inside VMware or similar).

erixx · Sep 1, 2011, 08:12 PM

LOWest? wow! What a brilliant idea! That sounds challenging!

Will be running Furmark and similars in the background :-)

Derek12 · Sep 1, 2011, 08:16 PM

It is possible to run background 3D or any demanding apps alongside 3Dmark?? if yes, I would try ATITOOL, GPUTOOL, OCCT, a heavy WEBGL stuff, Furmark, Kombustor, and Prime95 if my computer doesn't ignite

MIDItheKID · Sep 1, 2011, 08:16 PM

You are able to enter with the "Demo" version of 3DMark03, correct?

erocker · Sep 1, 2011, 08:32 PM

One thing I noticed is that 3DMark 03 will say your drivers are not acceptable if you're running WDDM 1.1. WDDM 1.1 is all that is available for those using Vista/Win7 if you're using an older ATi card. I got my score submitted anyways. That had to be the longest 3dMark run I've ever done!

W1zzard · Sep 1, 2011, 08:35 PM

added that you need to complete the "nature" test

cheesy999 · Sep 1, 2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by W1zzard

added that you need to complete the "nature" test

is that included by default?

Aug 31, 2011, 08:16 PM	#1
W1zzard Benevolent Dictator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 13,873 (4.17/day) Thanks: 184 Thanked 10,455 Times in 3,219 Posts System Specs	GPU-Z and PowerColor Graphics Hardware Giveaway This thread serves to address any further questions you may have about the PowerColor & TechPowerUp GPU-Z Hardware Giveaway. Here's a quick recap of what it's about: With Version 0.5.5 of GPU-Z, PowerColor and TechPowerUp teamed up to give away exciting prizes. To participate, download and install 3DMark03, tweak your system to achieve the lowest possible score, submit that score to the Futuremark ORB, download TechPowerUp GPU-Z 0.5.5 (or newer), click on the PowerColor Giveaway tab, and follow the instructions. You will find a link to terms and conditions, as well as a list of prizes on that tab of GPU-Z. Keep this discussion productive and to the point. Last edited by W1zzard; Sep 1, 2011 at 02:20 PM.

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Sep 1, 2011, 04:45 PM	#4
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Sep 1, 2011, 05:21 PM	#11
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Derek12 Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 930 (0.74/day) Thanks: 485 Thanked 143 Times in 135 Posts System Specs	It is possible to run background 3D or any demanding apps alongside 3Dmark?? if yes, I would try ATITOOL, GPUTOOL, OCCT, a heavy WEBGL stuff, Furmark, Kombustor, and Prime95 if my computer doesn't ignite

Sep 1, 2011, 08:16 PM	#22
MIDItheKID Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 1 (0.00/day) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You are able to enter with the "Demo" version of 3DMark03, correct?

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erocker Senior Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Milwaukee, WI. Posts: 32,294 (12.78/day) Thanks: 2,818 Thanked 12,454 Times in 7,920 Posts System Specs	One thing I noticed is that 3DMark 03 will say your drivers are not acceptable if you're running WDDM 1.1. WDDM 1.1 is all that is available for those using Vista/Win7 if you're using an older ATi card. I got my score submitted anyways. That had to be the longest 3dMark run I've ever done! __________________

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W1zzard Benevolent Dictator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuttgart, Germany Posts: 13,873 (4.17/day) Thanks: 184 Thanked 10,455 Times in 3,219 Posts System Specs	added that you need to complete the "nature" test

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