Just How good is your PC?Windows 7 can tell you.

[LT.INSTG8R]

Originally Posted by Ze-Jamz

Yes if all your SSD is accessing is the game then it will be noticeably quicker..dont put windows on the same drive, your defeating the object a bit

hth

Exactly!

This test has no real value at ALL. Even with my brand new i7 2600K rig I only score a 5.9 because I run a standard HDD(tho is a SATA 3) yet the rest of my rig scores a 7.8 across the board.

The ONLY way to raise your score in this useless "benchmark" is to have an SSD or a RAID array.

These scores mean VERY little in real world applications.

I score nearly 28K in 3Dmark 06 and and close to 5k in 3Dmark 11 those are benchmarks that actually MEAN something.

3Dmark 06
http://3dmark.com/3dm06/15835743

3Dmark 11
http://3dmark.com/3dm11/1429419

THOSE are benchmark scores that actually have some validity

[Insuber]

bullpoop as someone said above

[Jaws2002]

I overclocked the processor to a stable 4.5GB for now. When I'll have some time I'll try to see how far it can go.

This 2600k is bloody outstanding. Best 300 dolars I ever spent on computer parts.

[runyan99]

All Control Panels Items?

I see no such thing.

[Rattlehead]

The best benchmarks are the games themselves.
Synthetic benchies are nice, but don't count for a lot, imo.

[RedToo]

Goes faster when it's overclocked ...

RedToo.

[Jaws2002]

Originally Posted by RedToo

Goes faster when it's overclocked ...

RedToo.

Yep. And that 2600k just begs for it.

[ATAG_Dutch]

Nope.

No.

Not, no, not no way.

uh-uh.

Nope etc.

[AARPRazorbacks]

Originally Posted by AARPRazorbacks

If you are using Windows 7 you can see just how good of a PC you have compared to other PC's.
And pin point your slow hardware.

The picture shows my PC and the lowest score is my HDD.

After I get the SSD installed this score should go up and speed up the PC for gaming.

I think it will Help run CLoD better then it is now.

To do this go to -Control Panel>All Controls Panels Items>Performance Information and tools.

I would say I have a High range PC.



Windows 7 features


Windows Experience Index rates your hardware.
Ever wonder how a PC you own—or want to buy—stacks up against others? The Windows Experience Index is one way to find out.

This feature, updated for Windows 7, rates the performance of key hardware components such as the CPU, disk drive, and graphics card. The PC is then given a score between 1.0 and 7.9.

When you're shopping for a new PC, the Windows Experience Index can help you find the model that suits your needs. Scoring a PC you already own can help pinpoint slower components worth upgrading. A PC with a score of 2 is typically sufficient for basic tasks like word processing or web browsing. Running the Aero desktop experience requires at least a 3, while graphics–intensive software frequently requires a 4 or higher.











Attachment 6527

My PC now has a base score of 6.7 after putting in a Crucial M4 CT064M4SSD2 2.5" 64GB SATA III MLC Internal Solid State Drive. The 6.7 base score is based from my CPU.
Before I put in the SSD, my base score was 5.9 which was based on my HD. The HD now in 7.3.

I put W-7 64bit on the SSD with CLoD, Tracir5 and Fraps and there drivers.

CLod loads and runs faster with less stutters and better FPS at high settings other then forest at med, building detail med and Building amount med.

If you are able to get a SSD I would recommend it after trying one myself.

Also CLoD looks much sharper with the SSD.

Keep in mind the SSD's have gotten better. Try to get one that is upto date with your other hareware. The brand name is up to you.

[Jaws2002]

Yeah. SSDs came a long way.
They still cost an arm and a leg, but they are damn faaaast.
I got two Crucial M4 SSD's. A 128GB for the OS and a 256GB for the games and some heavy apps. I hooked them both on intel 6GB/s SATA3 controler.
I'm sure the SSDs created the biggest performance boost in my upgrade.