Your CPU is limiting you on 3D06. Overclock it more and your scores will increase.
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This is probably the cause... I'm running dual 9800's and getting 15k, so it's probably not your video card.
Originally Posted by rpm666  Your CPU is limiting you on 3D06. Overclock it more and your scores will increase. |
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Your score is pretty low even for your current processor. Have your run 3DMark 06 at stock settings to see what you get at those clocks?
Originally Posted by Canada Guy I just installed a BFG GTX 260 OCX in my system and did some benches in 3dmark06 but I am getting some really low scores. I am hitting between 10,000 and 11,000 points, which seems really low looking at other peoples scores on here. I have overclocked the core to 680 (shader linked) and the memory to 1125. I'm guessing it my be my processor holding me back, but I have it OC'd to 3.245Ghz. Any suggestions?? |
3dmark is very cpu dependent, either get a new cooler and overclock more, or buy a new cpu, then you will see some nice results! Look at the E8400, they are dirt cheap now, and almost all the E8400's get up to 4ghz!
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That's exactly what I'm getting at. Yes, your CPU is a bottleneck, however, it does not change the fact that you should be getting higher regardless. You getting a higher score with your 8800GT is further proof of this.
Again, have you run 3DMark at stock settings and also have you tried a stability test or have you seen any strange activity out of the card since you got it?
Originally Posted by Canada Guy My CPU is pretty much at its limit for OCing. I cant get it to boot into windows any higher than 3.245 even with the volts at 1.5. Looks like it might be time for a new processor. I was running a single 8800GT before this GTX260 and I was getting around 11K which seems a bit strange to me. |
Again, have you run 3DMark at stock settings and also have you tried a stability test or have you seen any strange activity out of the card since you got it?
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No, I haven't tried running at stock settings, in fact I hadn't even thought of that. I will try that when I get home.
I have run numerous stability tests on the system, i.e. prime95 on the processor and ATI tool for the GPU. So far everything seems rock solid, no instability and no artifacts.
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Originally Posted by Ricdeau That's exactly what I'm getting at. Yes, your CPU is a bottleneck, however, it does not change the fact that you should be getting higher regardless. You getting a higher score with your 8800GT is further proof of this. Again, have you run 3DMark at stock settings and also have you tried a stability test or have you seen any strange activity out of the card since you got it? |
I have run numerous stability tests on the system, i.e. prime95 on the processor and ATI tool for the GPU. So far everything seems rock solid, no instability and no artifacts.
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How long did you let the tests run? I've seen some problems crop up after extended periods of a card being heated up. Like after ATI Tool or Furmark has run for about an hour or so. Usually problems show up pretty quick though.
Originally Posted by Canada Guy No, I haven't tried running at stock settings, in fact I hadn't even thought of that. I will try that when I get home. I have run numerous stability tests on the system, i.e. prime95 on the processor and ATI tool for the GPU. So far everything seems rock solid, no instability and no artifacts.
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It is a 450W corsair that is putting out 33amps and 400watts max on the 12v rail.
Originally Posted by go4life hmm, how about the PSU? is it good enough to handle all your stuff? that could actually be the problem (was for a friend of mine) |
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Good call, forgot to check what he was running. That PSU might not have the grunt for everything that's running off it.
Originally Posted by go4life hmm, how about the PSU? is it good enough to handle all your stuff? that could actually be the problem (was for a friend of mine) |
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Hmm... I tried 333x8 last night after reading that the Allendales really like the 333FSB but my system wouldn't post with 1.5 volts on the CPU. I even bumped the NB volts just in case that was the problem.
I wonder if it's my mobo that is causing the issues?
Originally Posted by corky dorkelson I think it is something besides the CPU that is causing the low score because I hit 13,552 with a E4700 @ 3.33 and a HD4850 mildly OCd. Also, you should really try 333fsb with a multi of 10. I have not had an allendale NOT work with either 333x9 or 333x10. They just seem to love that setup. Try it for yourself! |
I wonder if it's my mobo that is causing the issues?
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Yeah, it is your mobo. I just looked and it has an ATI chipset and only supports up to 1066 FSB. You may not get much higher than about 300. I would look into a new mobo. That is holding you back for sure. Get a P35 or newer chipset and you will get a better OC.
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Originally Posted by Canada Guy Hmm... I tried 333x8 last night after reading that the Allendales really like the 333FSB but my system wouldn't post with 1.5 volts on the CPU. I even bumped the NB volts just in case that was the problem. I wonder if it's my mobo that is causing the issues? |
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