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Computer 1(Athlon 1.2G, 384mb ram, win98se)
3dmark - 4271

GTR fps(sitting in pits) - 29

F1C(at pit exit)
San Marino - 31
Spa - 42

N2K3 TPTCC(in pits)
WG (boot) - 15
Spa - 18
Nurburgring - 22

Computer 2( AMD 1800XP, 512mb ram, win98se)

3dmark - 5463

GTR - 45

F1C
San Marino - 38
Spa - 55

Didn't get a chance to test N2k3 yet on computer 2, but I would expect a
similar increase in fps.  Question is, are the 3dmark benchmark and game
framerates consistent with a computer of the second computer's configuration?
Any feedback would be appreciated.

Eldred

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My 2000XP with the same card and OS gives me around 10000 3Dmarks 2001
Looks like your GF4 is sub par in both systems.

Bye,
Leo

I wonder why mine would be so much lower...bad card?  Well, it's out of
warranty now, dammit.  Probably defective from the start, but I just didn't
realize it.
Argh...the hits just KEEP on coming... :-(

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I had simular problems when I installed my gf4 4200. Try det. destroyer to
get rid of any old drivers. Then re-install new drivers, also try and reload
direct x. I get over 10000 3dmarks 2001 with an athalon 2100xp. You need a
good power supply too, 350w or better..

It isn't old drivers - I did a fresh install a few weeks back on a new drive in
the same machine.  I got the same values for N2k3 and 3Dmark.

But...<checks inside computer>...this power supply is only 300w...<checks
computer 2>...as is the other one.  WTF - could that be slowing down the
computers?  That doesn't make any sense...
I think I have another p/s around here somewhere.  I got one to replace for
someone and he ended up not needing it.  I just have to FIND the damn thing...

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Bert

What AGP setting is it at.  x2, x4, x8?  Perhaps that's where your
slowdown is occurring.
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Steve H

Dunno - where's that setting?

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Yes.
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Yep, we're both running 3Dmark 2001.

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You need to get hold of some software that will display that info.
Powerstrip is one such generic progam that works with most types of
cards.  For ATI cards Rage 3D Tweak will work, but to find the info is
more complicated.  You need to right-click on ATI Icon and select
settings>>ATI display settings>>then select the options tab and then
click on details.   You should find the info there.

I'm sure there's other software that will also provide this info,
though.
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Have you updated your motherboard drivers? Latest Intel .inf files, the VIA
4in1 or whatever SIS use as necessary.

Andi.

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I thought you were a computer guy at UofM, or somewhere around there?

As is mine, and my GF4 runs fine. Other causes are much more likely to start
with.

Right click on your desktop, click on properties, click on the tab of your
video card. Somewhere in there you'll find the AGP settings. Check 4xAGP.

If you have an older Asus mobo, you may need the AMD AGP-driver, not the VIA
one.

Alternatively, go to a LAN meeting and have the boys sort it out <g>

Bye,
Leo