I'm so confused

[sammy123]

I got a new computer, core i7-940, ATI Radeon HD 4870 x2, 3GB RAM and I have a 24" Samsung monitor. I ran 3dMark Vantage and got a Performance Score of P15373 (GPU 14503, CPU 18749) and an Extreme Score of X7378 (I forgot to write the parameters). Is that good?

BUT, when I put "GPU Scaling" on in the CCC Panel, the 3dMark Vantage test would stutter at various places, and bascially couldn't run.

Does that mean I got a bad card? Or am I not supposed to have GPU Scaling on? Ever?

How do I know I'm getting the card to work like it should and how I should set it up?

Answers to any of these questions would be much appreciated (especially the one about the bum card, because I already had to return the computer once already).

Thanks.

 

[necrophile]

Take a breath, relax. Ignore 3-d Mark, run a real game, then compare to a recent review featuring your proc.

As for the gpu scaling, it is only needed for when running things out of native res if you don't like stretching or black bars around the picture.

Just make sure that everything is set to application preference and Catalyst A.I is set to advanced.

 

[rockit00]

I would agree with necrophile. Get familiar with your new gear first. Surf the web, Play a game or two, adjust your settings. After a couple of weeks you'll know your machine well enough (look ma, no hands!) to go for some high scores and all that stuff. ENJOY!