Good computer running like shit, help plz

[Zaner]

Hey guys, first of all i have a pretty decent computer
E8400 (Stock speeds, stock cooling)
Powercolor 4870X2 (Running cat 8.12 + 8.12 hotfix)
4 gigs OCZ DDR2 (800mhz)
Gigabyte-GA-EP45 (latest bios)
Corsair HX620w etc etc
Resolution is 1920x1200, but the rig should be more than enough to handle it

I noticed my comp ran pretty shit in crysis, even on high with generally a max of 20 fps.. similar results in warhead, I didn't consider it too much because the game is made like shit
But even in other games like Fallout 3.. today i bought mirrors edge on PC
I had to take AA completely off and change the settings to high instead of highest before i could get some decent gameplay, even then pops and glitches!

I noticed that in 3dmark06 when i try to run a CPU test is freezes up, and runs at 1fps
My passmark total score is 1200
Any other isolation tests etc i can run to check whats fu**ing me up?
Or any advice in general? thanks

 

[lowteckh]

CPU test is 1fps, or 2-4 on a quad. Is your system a clean install or one bogged down with many past drivers and software? Clean install = solution to every woe.

 

[Zaner]

So it's spose to run at 1fps?
I'm not sure what you mean, I use driver cleaner and safe mode every time i get new drivers
Anything else could be messing with it?

 

[Zaner]

15000 3Dmark score btw
I was told it should be over 20k with an X2 and a 8400 even stock
any ideas?

 

[Dangman]

So it's spose to run at 1fps?
I'm not sure what you mean, I use driver cleaner and safe mode every time i get new drivers
Anything else could be messing with it?

With the CPU test in 3DMark06, yes it is suppose to run at 1FPS. Never goes any higher unless you have a quad-core or something. Also, lowteckh was asking whether or not this is a clean or recently OS install or one that has been in use for the past few months or so?

A couple of questions;
- Are you using the latest drivers?
- How long has this "problem" been occuring?

I don't put much stock in 3DMark06 as a credible benchmark or evaluation of actual game performance so can't help you with the scores.

 

[Zaner]

Oh right, I bought a brand new 64bit home premium around 4 months ago.. that's what i've been using to this day.. no reformats or anything
The "problem" has been occurring since day one, the day i got this PC i bought crysis to test it and realised i couldn't go Very high, let alone High without lagging nuts
And with mirrors edge not being able to be maxed is also very strange, since i've seen benchmarks of weaker cards getting amazing fps
I'm also using the latest 8.12 catalyst drivers, even download the 8.12 hotfix to address some crossfire issues