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NinjaZX6R
05-03-04, 04:40 PM
OK, I have 3dmark 03 installed. Works fine.

I just installed 3dmark 01se and I can't get it to work. It says I need direct x 8.1. I have 9.0b. Does this mean I have to uninstall DX9 and install DX8.1???

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Vertical_Zer0
05-03-04, 04:41 PM
That's odd. Try reinstalling your DX9.0b. If that doesn't work, then hopefully someone else knows how to help you. I never had this problem.
TruckyJ
05-03-04, 05:21 PM
No, DX9 works perfectly fine with it (it actually lowers your score a tiny bit, but no biggie). I think you got an older version (could be wrong, but I know there's older versions of it still floating around). Try this patch for it:

http://www.futuremark.com/download/?3dmark2001patch.shtml

I hope that helps.
TheMightyBuck
05-03-04, 05:27 PM
i just bought a 9800pro today, , EXACT SAME PROBLEM.

didn't fix it though, i just installed tribes 2 and went at it!
DDR-PIII
05-03-04, 05:28 PM
update your signature then ;)
TruckyJ
05-03-04, 05:30 PM
Originally posted by DDR-PIII
update your signature then ;)

Oh come on now. For the love of all things holy, give the guy a moment to enjoy his new toy! ;)
Vertical_Zer0
05-03-04, 05:36 PM
Did that patch work? Let us know; I'm interested in this issue now.
Th0r
05-03-04, 05:44 PM
You need the 340 Patch... *sighs*
NinjaZX6R
05-03-04, 05:47 PM
The patch fixed it....

I scored 15,140 with the equipment in my sig.

9800pro comes in the mail tomorrow....anxious to see the diff...

Also, I don't actually have a 9700 pro, but its a 9500 pro softmodded.

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glock19owner
05-03-04, 05:52 PM
You should see around 18.5 to high 19's with the 9800 Pro and that system...depending on the motherboard and timings you are using...

also...226x11.5 is 2.6Ghz...01 will like those settings better then 200x13..especially with tight timings...
TruckyJ
05-03-04, 05:58 PM
Originally posted by glock19owner
You should see around 18.5 to high 19's with the 9800 Pro and that system...depending on the motherboard and timings you are using...

also...226x11.5 is 2.6Ghz...01 will like those settings better then 200x13..especially with tight timings...

Agreed. I get 17,550 with my rig and its slower in virtually every area.

I'm glad that patch worked though. :D
NinjaZX6R
05-03-04, 05:59 PM
I cannot run my memory at 226 though....

wont i take a performance hit running it in async mode?

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TruckyJ
05-03-04, 06:02 PM
You can't hit 215-220 w/ hyperX even if you lower your timings? I find that hard to believe. You should be able to do it syncronously.

What mobo do you have?
glock19owner
05-03-04, 06:02 PM
Why cant you...I can run PC3200 Value Ram at 11-3-3-3 at 2.7v's@226FSB 1:1...
NinjaZX6R
05-03-04, 06:13 PM
Well...i havent even tried actually...lol

I have an abit nf7-s 2.0 :D

So the higher fsb is better for gaming then i take it?

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TruckyJ
05-03-04, 06:19 PM
Originally posted by NinjaZX6R
Well...i havent even tried actually...lol

:D

Higher FSB (in layman's terms) increases your memory bandwidth, so yeah, its best to run it as high as possible. Its better to run a high FSB/lower multiplier combo than vice versa. 3dmark 2k1se is especially sensative to higher FSB's. 3dmark 2k3 is much less so.

So give it a shot!