3DMark06 score is low. Help???

Your CPU score is really low. As to why, I am not sure. What resolution are you running 3DMark at? My x2 4000+ with a slight OC gets about 1900 in the CPU score. That is at 1280x1024.

Run CPU-z and let us know what it says for your CPU speed. I wonder if the CPU is throttled down in power saving mode.

I will run it at home and post it. I run the 3DMark at default at 1280 X 1024.

Your PSU is fine even though its not the best brand.

Your AM2 mobo doest have enough Hypertransport (FSB) to run the phenom full blast.

AM2 and AM2+ are based on the same size socket but AM2+ processors such as your Phenom have a higher Hypertransport.

Make sure you can see all 4 cores in windows task manager. Is your windows a fresh install or a implant from old system? If its old reinstall it, if not then you need a mobo with 2600MHz hyper transport.

My computer was build on 3/28/08 with the OEM Vista installed. I have a Window's side bar and it registers all 4 cores. How can I check to really make sure?

So...dump my current MB for a new AM2+ one? Pricy and a pain for someone like me. I will have to check CPU-Z when I get home.

Its 2x1000vs 2x2600 which is a big difference!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you want better 3dmark06 score get a required board! If your happy with your system performance dont! With that board there is nothing you can do to increase your performance.

It would be like putting a 1333MHz FSB CPU in a 800 MHz motherboard on a intel machine. Stupid and pointless that is why no one does it.

The HT on AM2+ is 3600mhz total. AM2 is 2000mhz total.

This should not be affecting his score so badly that he is getting less than my x2 4000+ in the CPU score.

OP, run CPU-z and let us know what speed the CPU is running at.

For someone who "Builds PCs" you dont have a clue!

Here is some examples class 101!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138107
FSB 1000MHz Hyper Transport (2000 MT/s)



http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813135083
FSB 2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)

BTW: your computers are ugly and overpriced!

Phenom runs 3600 Hypertransports So if you put it on a board with ony 2000 then your nuts to think it wont affect performance, not to mention it is four cores chocking down its throat instead of 2.

Also...I was told to d/l the newest driver from nVidia version 174.74 but when I enter 32-Bit...it only gives me version 169.25 for my 8800GT???

Phenom
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103244

X2
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6819103213


See the specs on the Phenom CPU linked. I think that is the same one that the OP has.

You are right about the mobo having different speeds. Some of the Phenoms actually have a 4000mhz ht speed. I think the 9850 does.

We are just talking about different things. But, the point remains that even though it is on a lesser bus, it won't kill the performance down to what it is. It will affect it some, but it would be more like a couple hundred to maybe a 1000 points in the overall 3DMark06 score. Something else is going on in the case. It is either clocked down in power saving mode, or the bios needs to be updated, or just an incompatability in between the CPU and mobo.

that's because the 169.25 are the latest that are WHQL certified. you can get the 174.74's but they are beta drivers

http://www.nvidia.com/object/winxp_174.74.html

*edit* that's what i get for actually reading the whole topic instead of just the last post...my reply is a day late and a dollar short...sigh

Maybe http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6813138106 if you want to go dual graphics you migh want to look at a different one, but this one would work with your GPU, CPU, and ram. The highend ones look like xfire and no sli, so you might want to consider that also.

Just get one that dont need extra upgrades like better ram and such with the FSB 2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s) and specs that you need.

Dont ever expect to see 3dmark06 score like the q6600s ans q9450s that are overclocked.

With a new mobo you might get to 11000ish but I wouldnt hold my breath. 10000 is probably more realistic.

Get us that CPU-Z shot maybe thers something to tweak in the bios or even a bios update that will help out some.

I am pretty syre that your core is not coming out of power saving mode when you run 3DMark. I would go into your computer's bios and turn off cool and quiet. Then when you reboot, run CPU-z again. The core speed should be back up to normal. Then rerun 3DMark and let us know what you score.

I am really curious how your Phenom in an AM2 board is going to do. I bet you are going to score over 10k... maybe even 11k.

How do I do that? I'm stupid when it comes to tweaking with computer stuff. Any help is appreciated.

When you boot your computer, you need to press the button (usually del or f1) to get into the "setup" or "bios".

Once you are in the bios, you need to find the cool n quiet function and disable it. It is usually in the section called "Advanced Chipset Features" or something like that. Poke around in the various menus and you will likely find it.

Make sure you tell us the score, I really want to know what it does at regular speeds.

The 4-4-4-12 timing memory is more expensive. The 5-5-5-18 is the "value" ram, though that doesn't mean it is poor.

Firebird is right about your timings, though. They look messed up. You should be able to adjust your memory timings in the bios as well.

If it is set to auto, set it to manual and try to match it up to what is listed in the table (screen shot) under 400 Mhz.

If it is not set to auto right now, and those are the timing set manually, change it to auto.

Unfortunately, I don't know exactly where you will find these settings in your bios or exactly what they will be called. But, they will be there.

So I tried the manual edit the RAM and now my computer won't boot. What do I do now?

Roadrunner - I change my RAM setting and now all I hear is the fan at full speed...no picture from monitor. What should I do?

I changed it to 5-5-5-18.

I just looked at Bios for your mobo 1404 is the newest beata bios. Odds are your Bios is not supporting your hardware.

These: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6820134635

The CL is 6 so I think 6 6 6 18 "someone correct me if I'm wrong" ram is not my specialty. Also you need 1.8volts and probably 2.1 for four sticks.

Can you run me though via phone? I will PM you.

Waiting on PM