3D Mark 5

Just got 3D Mark 5 and ran it twice on my rig, I must say the graphics are amazing, as usual for this benchmarking program. Of course all settings were pre-determined by the free version, and I must say that my rig was put to the test on this one folks. The last two tests, I experienced graphic glitches on the splash/load screens, and never got more than 4 fps during either test. my score was:

1st time 3711

2nd time(after a patch install)3720

I compared this to similiar rigs and found myself just a few points below average (the highest in an identical rig was 3744 I believe). I also noticed that I could almost double the score if I upgrade to a 3.2gh cpu. Have to look into that(hehehe). Anybody else have their results? :razz:

That would make sense since they're main form of "functionality" is frames per second, that's really showing what your processor is doing in conjunction with your video card.

I'll have to give it a go on my new Athlon 64bit 3400 processor, once, er, my 56k modem finishes downloading it

Leperous said:
I'll have to give it a go on my new Athlon 64bit 3400 processor, once, er, my 56k modem finishes downloading it

can we all spell B*O*T*T*L*E*N*E*C*K

/me is gonna dload it, to see how my crappy comp does.. if nothing else, i just love the movies that come with the 3Dmark tests :smile:

Minimum System Recommendations

• x86 compatible processor with SSE support, 2GHz
• 512MB of RAM
• 1.5GB of free hard disk space
• Windows? 2000/XP with the latest updates & Service Packs
• DirectX?9.0c or later
• DirectX?9.0 compliant graphics adapter that has 128MB of memory and is capable of PixelShader 2.0 or higher
• Microsoft? Internet Explorer 6

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my comp may bork,i only have a 64 meg card..

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You have to have a current generation card to use it, Orph. If you want to test your overal performance you want mark 3 or 4 (Not that it matters since 3DMark doesn't tell you much of anything, just looks pretty).

I just gave it a go....but I forgot about my screensaver, and it crashed half way through it. :sad:

Crono said:
You have to have a current generation card to use it, Orph. If you want to test your overal performance you want mark 3 or 4 (Not that it matters since 3DMark doesn't tell you much of anything, just looks pretty).

if it crashes it crashes..

i ran 03 and 04 when they arrived, in fact 01 and 02 as well..

i have a radeon 9000 card, it may do crosses fingers

Something I need to get some other way than just downloading... Goddam dial-ups... Jeesus my graphic card is the damn minium. Bleh too much to download anyways. I'm going to test the Persian Letters now that I finally finished the download.

crashed, MUST have a DX9 card

I tried telling you. Only last generation cards have Pixel Shader 2.0 (DX9) abilities (New generation has 3.0, right? I'm not sure because I don't have one).

Crono said:
I tried telling you. Only last generation cards have Pixel Shader 2.0 (DX9) abilities (New generation has 3.0, right? I'm not sure because I don't have one).

so, when my radeon 9600xt 256 meg card arrives, i'll be able to bench it :heee:

i knew you were right crono, but.. at least now i have the proggy installed :biggrin:

Your 9600XT will probably run it not very well. I believe Mark 5 is meant for the current generation mostly; taking that your CPU is about 2.4, the FPS wont be that great either.

sticks tongue out

RAZZZZ

the 9600 is the best this ol poor person can do.. it will suffice :biggrin:

i don't set my sights quite as high as most, cushions the fall when the results are not what people expected :heee:

You completley missed what I said. At no point did I say get the newest generation card.

Crono said:
You completley missed what I said. At no point did I say get the newest generation card.

You completley missed what I said. At no point did I say you owned the newest generation card.

on that note: nite/nite all :wink:

Orpheus said:
sticks tongue out

RAZZZZ

the 9600 is the best this ol poor person can do.. it will suffice :biggrin:

i don't set my sights quite as high as most, cushions the fall when the results are not what people expected :heee:

Don't worry, I only have a 9600 pro :razz: