Why is my 3DMark so low with my new 6600GT?

[mazeroth]

I have pretty much the same spec computer as a lot of other users on 3DMark, including driver versions, yet mine is scoring half as well as theirs. Take a look for yourself:

Here is mine and here is one like mine:

http://service.futuremark.com/servlet/Index?pageid=/orb/projectdetails&projectType=12

http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=851508

Any ideas why?

Thanks!

 

[mazeroth]

I tried the link on my other computer, after logging in, and it displayed fine. Maybe it only shows because I logged in and it's the free trial version.

Anywho, here's my copy/paste. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!

3DMark Score 1616 3DMarks
CPU Score 924 CPUMarks

General Information
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
DirectX Version 9.0c
Mobo Manufacturer soyocomputer
Mobo Model KT600-8237
AGP Rates (Current/Available) N/A / 4x, 8x
CPU AMD Athlon(tm) XP/MP/4 2086 MHz
FSB 167 MHz
Memory 1280 MB

Display Information
Graphics Chipset NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Driver Name NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
Driver Version 7.1.8.9
Driver Status WHQL - FM Approved
Video Memory 128 MB
Core Clock 501 MHz
Memory Clock 900 MHz

Benchmark Settings
Program Version 3DMark05 Revision 2 Build 0
Resolution 1024x768@32 bit
Anti-Aliasing None
Texture Filtering Optimal
Vertex Shader Profile 3_0
Pixel Shader Profile 3_0
Force Full Precision Off
Disable DST Off
Disable Post-processing Off
Force Software Vertex Shaders Off
Color Mipmaps Off
Repeat Count Off

 

[Morlak]

I dont know a whole hell of a lot about AMD machines, but for ORB, use the compare url they give ya. Just check publish.

Here is my current one http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=841265

 

[mazeroth]

I went into my BIOS and saw the memory was running at 133mhz (this is old PC2100). I upped the speed to 166mhz and it wouldn't boot. I put in 1 memory stick at a time until it would boot, and it booted off my small 256meg chip at 166mhz. I reran the tests and my CPU score went up to:

1124 against 924

My 3DMark only went up 15 points from 1616 to 1631. I'll try clocking it up to 200mhz and seeing if it will boot and how much faster it will run. It's pretty sad, but I have the slowest CPU scores on the sight LoL!

Any info is greatly appreciated!

 

[Anarion]

I went into my BIOS and saw the memory was running at 133mhz (this is old PC2100). I upped the speed to 166mhz and it wouldn't boot. I put in 1 memory stick at a time until it would boot, and it booted off my small 256meg chip at 166mhz. I reran the tests and my CPU score went up to:

1124 against 924

My 3DMark only went up 15 points from 1616 to 1631. I'll try clocking it up to 200mhz and seeing if it will boot and how much faster it will run. It's pretty sad, but I have the slowest CPU scores on the sight LoL!

Any info is greatly appreciated!

i can't see ur page on orb coz that page u link just show for u only but if u can say something more about rams ! & setting may be we can figure out what is problem, by the way i think there are something about wrong instead of ram !

 

[Hellraiser1981]

Check your chipset drivers, KT600 has issues sometimes. Get the new Hyperions. Soyo is not a great mobo mfg, but I've used thier boards and never had problems. There is something definitely wrong there.
Disable the onboard video (if applicable) too.
Do games play well, or just 3Dmark running poorly?

 

[zAAm]

Yeah, I can't believe that even though you have that motherboard it would perform that poorly... Look at my sig scores and my 9600XT doesn't come close to the 6600GT. I don't even think the RAM could be that big a difference though... It can really be chipset drivers. You did install them didn't you? I've noticed an increase in performance of almost 200% when I installed my chipset drivers after I forgot once after a format.

 

[gR3iF]

when u oced ypur cpu the low points come from 133 fsb only change it to 200 with an other multiplier

 

[sweeper]

Somethings wrong ... should be much faster than that.... I got 2824 2K5

 

[Nergal]

The answer is rather simple.

The 6600GT (and I think all new GF cards) have an auto-option that will rub 3D-applications in full speed, and 2D on low-power speed or such.
And for some reason, 3Dmark is seen as 2D. I think this is because if you load 3Dmark,
it will retrieve all data from your PC, and lock it.
You can try it easly, just declock, run 3dmark to startscreen, overclock, and run the test. The test will be run@declocked speed.

My brother had the same thing, you just have to install coolbit (or what is it called),
so you can change the settings. Or even better, get rivatuner! * www.guru3d.com *

 

[Anarion]

The answer is rather simple.

The 6600GT (and I think all new GF cards) have an auto-option that will rub 3D-applications in full speed, and 2D on low-power speed or such.
And for some reason, 3Dmark is seen as 2D. I think this is because if you load 3Dmark,
it will retrieve all data from your PC, and lock it.
You can try it easly, just declock, run 3dmark to startscreen, overclock, and run the test. The test will be run@declocked speed.

My brother had the same thing, you just have to install coolbit (or what is it called),
so you can change the settings. Or even better, get rivatuner! * www.guru3d.com *

such a nice answer , i like style, IF EVEn ain't right ans.

 

[watzup_ken]

it may be right, not sure. But so far, I haven't seen anyone using 6600GTs with this probs before. Anyway, what graphic card were you using before you changed to this card? It could be due to remnants of the previous graphic card driver that wasn't removed properly. Its likely to result in weird results. Try using Driver Cleaner to remove the previous driver fully in safe mode.

 

[sweeper]

I had a fx5900xt that had that feature in the Nvidia drivers. It was a 2D option and a 3D option. Both with different clock speeds. So yes it is there. But that would not cause his problems. Even at stock speeds the card should be faster than what it is. Yes you will still have to install coolbits to unlock that overclocking features.

 

[wiak]

I dont know a whole hell of a lot about AMD machines, but for ORB, use the compare url they give ya. Just check publish.

Here is my current one http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=841265

hehe here is mine
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=791834

i just need a new cpu and better cooling then i can take you!

 

[Morlak]

hehe here is mine
http://service.futuremark.com/compare?3dm05=791834

i just need a new cpu and better cooling then i can take you!

I'll post my new compare url for ya when I get my 850 back from ViperJohn. He sent me an email last night saying he was shipping it today. Stable clocks on it are 647/630 but I'll test as I as I can get it. My cpu is running prime95 stable at 4.2Ghz now, an 800Mhz new personal best, instead of the 4.0 in that old benchmark. The new speed is only for benchmarks. Its too hot for my tastes (68C). I'll declock it to 3.9 or 4.0 for heat reduction in normal use. This X850 will likely be the secondary card in an AMR/CrossFire system sometime after it's released later this year, and there are available R520 cards (Yes I am going to be an ATI fanboi, and get their chipset). Anyway 3DMark05 scores are supposed to be less CPU dependent than the 03 version, but new AMD cpus are at the top of the ORB lists with SLR and super cooled CPUs. Depends on what CPU you go to. You could take me easy with any slightly overclocked newer AMD. I only have a 3.4Ghz 650 P4 atm.