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  1. 01-16-2002 06:41 PM #1
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    Only 1559 points...

    Hi everyone. I was running 3dmark 2001 and I think I got some low scores. 1559 points. Does anyone know what I can do to get higher scores? Here is my system specs:

    Operating System Microsoft Windows XP
    DirectX Version 8.00
    Mobo Manufacturer IWILL
    CPU AMD Athlon(tm) Processor 1.2 GHZ
    FSB 133 MHz
    3D Accelerator All-In-Wonder 128 Pro AGP
    Graphics Chipset ATI RAGE 128 PRO
    Driver Version 6.13.3279 built by:ATI Technologies Inc.
    Video Memory 32 MB
    Memory 768 MB
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  2. 01-16-2002 06:59 PM #2
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    Get a new video card... I had an ATI xpert98 (Rage XL chipset) and 3dmark wouldn't even run...

    I bought a Gainward Geforce3 ti200 for $172 and now i get 6953 marks :]


    oh yeah...3dmarks2001
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  3. 01-19-2002 05:45 PM #3
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    He's right, you will need a new vid card. Nvidia is just releasing details on it's G4 cards so if you can hang on a couple of months you will save yourself a few bucks and get that G3 real cheap.
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  4. 01-19-2002 08:58 PM #4
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    Ok Thanks.
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  5. 01-19-2002 09:14 PM #5
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    Ammok i like your avaitor
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  6. 01-20-2002 09:24 AM #6
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    Why thank you Gibsinep. I was going to lie to you and tell you it is just one my many fans, but it is Kathy Ireland and doen't she make that American flag look pretty.
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  7. 01-20-2002 09:27 AM #7
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  8. 01-20-2002 12:40 PM #8
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    yea it is the vid card, and make sure you get good drivers when you get a vid card. i ran 3dmark 2k1 with my standard drivers (64meg Geforce mx400) and it make a 4k score diff, 1276-5159
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  9. 01-21-2002 04:10 PM #9
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    whats wrong with my vid card?
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  10. 01-21-2002 04:55 PM #10
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    Nothing really. It's just if you want ahigh benchmark you will need to keep buying the latest vid cards to keep up.

    The best rule of thumb is, does it give you what you want, eg good gaming. If yes keep it until you see someone else with a better setup that you wish you had.

    If your not happy with what your current card delivers, then that is the time to upgrade. But really, if you get a good year out of the card before upgrading, that's not too bad. Longer than that you won't keep up with the benchmark johnies.

    Also, if you put all your settings on low, run at 640x480, you will get a much higher benchmark, and thats what some people do.
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  11. 01-21-2002 05:50 PM #11
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    But what I don't get is that ppeople with the same RAM and processor and same vid card and same OS they are getting higher scores than me? About 100-500 more points.
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  12. 01-21-2002 05:52 PM #12
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    Also I've had this card for about 1 year and a half. So I think its about time for an upgrade.
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