i just downloaded the free version (BASIC) of 3dmark06, do i need advanced to test, or i can use BASIC to test? also, does 3dmark have 2m2.0 test and such?
That's what most people use. And as for SM3, it does. Every time new technology comes out a new 3dmark comes out that utilizes it to test the latest hardware. That's the whole point of 3dmark.
Well, that and be able to compare e-penises all day long and twice or three times on sunday.