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Computer Tests - Stress Testing Graphics and Futuremark 3DMark2001SE Benchmark
The next test is to run the Futuremark 3DMark2001SE benchmark. This is a must-have in order to measure the performance of your video card and to help verify it is working. The widely accepted and referenced standard is from Futuremark. In addition to benchmarking performance, this demanding benchmark is excellent for revealing graphics anomalies, such as artifacts, and testing stability. While running the benchmarks, observe the monitor display and check for anything unusual, such as cut images or pixel artifacts. If the computer locks up, that will be easy to see. Go here to download Futuremark's 3DMark2001SE benchmark. The download of Futuremark's 3DMark2001 Second Edition is free. That's the good news. The bad news is that it's a huge download, about 40MB. Note that DirectX 8.1 must be installed to use 3DMark2001 Second Edition. This is not a problem for Windows XP users since DirectX 8.1 is installed with Windows XP. Futuremark also has 3DMark03 as a free download for DirectX 9.0a benchmarking.
After downloading 3DMark2001SE, install it by double-clicking on it.
Bring up 3DMark2001SE. Select "Demo" and "Benchmark". Verify each runs all the way through with no observable problems - no artifacts or lock ups. Repeat.
Here's the overall score achieved with my configuration. This is a very good score, but even better results can be achieved by tweaking the video driver settings.
And here are the detailed score results. The minimum frame rate for smooth animation is 30 frames per second (fps). A rate in excess of this, at 38 fps to be exact, was achieved on the most rigourous test. And these results were achieved without any overclocking or special tweaking of the video drivers to optimize performance!
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And here are the detailed score results. The minimum frame rate for smooth animation is 30 frames per second (fps). A rate in excess of this, at 38 fps to be exact, was achieved on the most rigourous test. And these results were achieved without any overclocking or special tweaking of the video drivers to optimize performance!
