my comp & 9800 gx2 sucks!

[valkarie]

Hi Guys
i have saved up for ages to be able to aford a new go fast computer to play games at full specs.
so i went out and bought this.

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz
Current frequency 1999.98 MHZ
CPU FSB 333.33
CPU System bus 1333.32
CPU Mulipilier x 6.00 (6-8)

Manufacture Gigabyte Technology Co., Ltd.
Model Name EP35-DS3
North bridge Device ID=0x29c0 Vendor ID=0x8086
South bridge Device ID=0x2918 Vendor ID=0x8086

Physical
Total 3070 MBytes
Available 2593 MBytes
Virtual
Total 2047 MBytes
Available 2008 MBytes
Page File
Total 4956 MBytes
Available 4598 MBytes
Microsoft Windows XP
Version 5.1.2600 Service Pack 3
SATA ST3500320AS
Size 500gig
Realtek High Definition Audio
Device description NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2
Driver version 6.14.11.7519

i get 7465 in 3dmark06 i have to run crysis on Med settings i have reinstalled and formatted a dozen times, i have updated Bios and all drivers not sure what to do next Can anyone help Please.

[blastboy]

for starters.. you may want to change the multiplier to (8) to up your cpu to stock speed.

Then you may want to overclock it a little.. looks like youll need to do some research on it before you do that. Make sure multi-gpu mode is set and set it to single display performace mode.

[boogah]

that doesn't seem right...

what resolution are you dunning 3dmark06 at ?

[Pinchy]

I would say that multi is just speedstep, will kick up to 8 when needed...so that shouldnt be a problem.

[..'Ant'..]

First off I hope you know that a 9800GX2 bottlenecks if your CPU is at stock. You would need to OC it to 3.0 or more if you want to have the performance you want. Which Nvidia drivers you using? You should clean your drivers with Driver Cleaner Pro or Driver Sweeper. What exaclty is your whole system specs like how much ram do you have what brand?

[blastboy]

he's using the latest Nv drivers its listed above.

[PrudentPrincess]

Originally Posted by blastboy

for starters.. you may want to change the multiplier to (8) to up your cpu to stock speed.

Then you may want to overclock it a little.. looks like youll need to do some research on it before you do that. Make sure multi-gpu mode is set and set it to single display performace mode.

Its stepping that's making his CPU read at that speed.
EDIT:Sorry already said.

[DaMulta]

Some thing is wrong.

Do you have SLi turned on? Have you messed with any other settings inside nvidia control panel?

[valkarie]

thankyou for your replys
i am using Corsair xms2 4GB ddr2 memory
i used the default settings in 3dmark
i will change the multiplier to (8) and try oc a bit
is there a guide that has already been posted to oc this cpu.
thanks.

[valkarie]

not sure what stepping is
the gpu test shows that multi is enabled

I'm sure your PCI-E slots are running at x1 speed . post a gpu-z screen .

[Darren]

Something is definately wrong do not let anyone convince you it's your processor bottleknecking your graphics card or a driver issue because I get just under 10,000 on 3D Mark 06 and my system which is alot weaker than your. See my specification on the side.

Originally Posted by valkarie

Hi Guys
i have saved up for ages to be able to aford a new go fast computer to play games at full specs.
so i went out and bought this.

Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q9450 @ 2.66GHz
Current frequency 1999.98 MHZ
CPU FSB 333.33
CPU System bus 1333.32
CPU Mulipilier x 6.00 (6-8)

I think your issue is miss-configurations in the BIOS. The 9450 is rated at a clock frequency of 2.66 Ghz yet your current CPU is frequency is at 1999.98 MHZ. Your processor is definately down clocked, you have to go into the BIOS and raise it via multiplier to 8x.

Edit:

Originally Posted by valkarie

I HAVE POSTED AS ATTATCHMENT.

GPU-Z looks normal.

Download CPU-Z and sends some screenies!

[PrudentPrincess]

Originally Posted by Darren

Something is definately wrong do not let anyone convince you it's your processor bottleknecking your graphics card or a driver issue because I get just under 10,000 on 3D Mark 06 and my system which is alot weaker than your. See my specification on the side.





I think your issue is miss-configurations in the BIOS. The 9450 is rated at a clock frequency of 2.66 Ghz yet your current CPU is frequency is at 1999.98 MHZ. Your processor is definately down clocked, you have to go into the BIOS and raise it via multiplier to 8x

Again, I'm sure its multi stepping. My CPU is clocked to 3.64ghz and is read as much lower when it is left idle. The clock doesn't show until the CPU is under load.

[valkarie]

Originally Posted by wolf2009

I'm sure your PCI-E slots are running at x1 speed . post a gpu-z screen .

I HAVE POSTED AS ATTATCHMENT.

[boogah]

Originally Posted by Darren

Something is definately wrong do not let anyone convince you it's your processor bottleknecking your graphics card or a driver issue because I get just under 10,000 on 3D Mark 06 and my system which is alot weaker than your. See my specification on the side.





I think your issue is miss-configurations in the BIOS. The 9450 is rated at a clock frequency of 2.66 Ghz yet your current CPU is frequency is at 1999.98 MHZ. Your processor is definately down clocked, you have to go into the BIOS and raise it via multiplier to 8x

No that's not wrong... that's Intel Speedstep it changes multiplier when system is at idle.

[boogah]

Originally Posted by valkarie

I HAVE POSTED AS ATTATCHMENT.

GPUZ screen seems right. You still didn't say which resolution you ran 3Dmark06 at.

[ShiBDiB]

speedstep or eist, u can try disabling it in bios, it will keep ur mobo from slowing down when idle but i dont think thats ur problem.

and get vista.. u have a quality dx10 card and ur still using xp...

beyond that i cant tell u why ur computer is slow

[farlex85]

Can you give us a 3dmark06 result screeny, and maybe a cpu-z. Also download this, and check what kind of gpu temps your hitting on load, and this to see what kind of cpu temps your hitting on load. Overheating due to a badly seated cpu hs would be my first guess, you gotta crank the fan up on the gpu too. I get 14k in 06 w/ half your gpu and less than half your proc, you should be rocking upwards of 17k easy.

What cpu cooling are you using?

[valkarie]

Originally Posted by boogah

GPUZ screen seems right. You still didn't say which resolution you ran 3Dmark06 at.

it was on the default settings which i think is at 1024 x 768

[boogah]

that's the weirdest thing. I ran 3dmark06 with my Q9450 with a 8800GTS G92 at stock speeds and get atleast 13k.

[BarbaricSoul]

Originally Posted by farlex85

Can you give us a 3dmark06 result screeny, and maybe a cpu-z. Also download this, and check what kind of gpu temps your hitting on load, and this to see what kind of cpu temps your hitting on load. Overheating due to a badly seated cpu hs would be my first guess, you gotta crank the fan up on the gpu too. I get 14k in 06 w/ half your gpu and less than half your proc, you should be rocking upwards of 17k easy.

What cpu cooling are you using?

I agree with farlex. I've got a 9800gx2 with a c2d e8400 and 3 gigs ddr2 800 ram, I score just over 15k AT stock settings. Your system should kick ass.

[BarbaricSoul]

Originally Posted by ..'Ant'..

First off I hope you know that a 9800GX2 bottlenecks if your CPU is at stock. You would need to OC it to 3.0 or more if you want to have the performance you want.

Actually, I found that I needed atleast 3.6 before I stopped seeing major benchmark increases(from stock{3 gigs} to 3.8 was over a 3000 point gain, but 3.8 to 4.25 I only saw a 1000 point increase)

[BarbaricSoul]

What motherboard are you using?

[ZenZimZaliben]

Stupid question...
Did you install the card?
How big is your powersupply. I believe these require a 600+ watt PS.

[CrackerJack]

Model Name EP35-DS3

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