3DMark Vantage Review Thread

[Psykocyber]

When it is avaible, could someone "frap" this and post in on Youtube (or some other video site)?

[Scimitar]

Available...

http://shop.futuremark.com/shop/

[massman]

AAANNNDD, FM site is down

[Peakr]

MajorGeeks has mirrors up.

[BenchZowner]

Quick preview ( review shall be online in 1 hour or so ):

3D Mark Vantage Run Video [ copy / save as ]

And some charts:
http://www.benchzone.com/Charts/3D_Mark_Vantage

[Syn.]

GamersHell is up..

http://www.gamershell.com/download_25130.shtml

Downloading now, bought Basic version, 7 min left.

All the download links:

http://www.futuremark.com/download/3.../?from=counter

[Genius_pt]

The video looks good !

[jas420221]

How big is the Basic file size?

[Peakr]

450mg

[Lightman]

Purchased!

Now I need to finish work and try it out! 3 hours remaining ...

[jas420221]

Oh good. I can DL at work and burn it on a disk!!

[mascaras]

trial = only 1 run

[Psykocyber]

Funny, 3Dmark is THE standard benchmark and it's using all the newest technologies, yet I still think Crysis is alot nicer.
(except for the scale and cloth simulation)

[korda]

UNFORTUNATELY YOUR KEY IS NOT VALID

Yes, it is, but it ain't working!

/Off to try a fifth time then...

[RaZz!]

trial = only 1 run

wha?

"only 1 run" like in "start 3dmark, run 1 bench, close 3dmark, start again, run 1 bench again... etc." or like in "install 3dmark, run it once, uninstall it because it's useless now"

[Syn.]

lol i can not even run a benchmark due to the fact that i get a BSOD when it starts checking for system information. I really do hate Nvidia, their drivers really piss me off.

UNFORTUNATELY YOUR KEY IS NOT VALID

Yes, it is, but it ain't working!

/Off to try a fifth time then...

This might help...

Q: If I enter my key (Trial, Basic, Advanced or Professional) when prompted, I get an error saying that the key is not valid. I am sure that it is 100% correct. What should I do?
A: This is a known issue in 3DMark Vantage 1.0.0. Please re-type the key and it should work correctly.


Q: I get an error when I start 3DMark Vantage 1.0.0 which says "Error occured in DLL. Error type: std::exception Error message: boost::filesystem::create_directory". Is something wrong with my system?
A: This is a known issue in 3DMark Vantage 1.0.0. The error only appears randomly on the first run of 3DMark Vantage. You can ignore the error as it doesn't affect your benchmark results.


Q: I ran 3DMark Vantage and got a score of P1020. What does "P" stand for?
A: In 3DMark Vantage you get a letter with each 3DMark score. E = Entry preset, P = Performance preset, H = High preset and X = Extreme preset. This was done to differentiate the presets.


Q: I purchased the Advanced Edition to benchmark my graphics card Anti-Aliasing performance. When I enable Anti-Aliasing in the settings, I get 0 3DMarks. Is it a driver issue or did I something wrong?
A: 3DMark Vantage outputs 3DMark scores only if you have selected a preset (entry, performance, high or extreme). If you select any settings outside the pre-defined presets, your preset is "custom" and no 3DMark score will be shown. You can use the graphics score to see the performance impact of Anti-Aliasing, or any other optional settings.


Q: I submitted a result to the ORB, but it says that my graphics driver is not approved by Futuremark. How can I get an approved driver?
A: At the time of launch, we haven't approved any drivers for 3DMark Vantage. This will be done as soon as official WHQL drivers will be publicly available from IHV's.


Q: My monitor doesn't support the performance preset 1280x1024 resolution, and thus I can't get a 3DMark score. What can I do?
A: You can purchase the Advanced Edition ($19.95) which enables you to select different presets which may suite your monitor better.

[BenchZowner]

Install once, run once, no more runs @ RaZz!

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[mascaras]

wha?

"only 1 run" like in "start 3dmark, run 1 bench, close 3dmark, start again, run 1 bench again... etc." or like in "install 3dmark, run it once, uninstall it because it's useless now"

yep , you can only use it 1 time , you have to buy at least the basic edition to run it again

Please note that the 3DMark Vantage Trial version will only allow you to run the benchmark once, and will only display the overall benchmark score. To enjoy unlimited benchmark runs and the full range of features 3DMark Vantage can offer, acquire a full license from futuremark website

regards

[Mungri]

If it is only one run for the trial then that isnt fair

the Basic edition is only $6.95 = £3.50.

I'll wait a while before getting it though.

If you reinstall the trial version, can it be run again?

[stocius]

Is this worth it? Exactly what are the real world improvements. I want end-user input, I can read manufactures's info.

[BenchZowner]

Read a review ( hint hint, software reviews section @ homepage )

[Fr3ak]

Ah crap, I didn't see this thread.

Our review is here:
http://www.xtremesystems.org/forums/...d.php?t=186009

We tested about every DX10 card and a tons of CPUs + Screenshots + Video of the graphic tests.

[marmott]

the Jmax-hardware's review : http://www.jmax-hardware.com/index.p...=693&Itemid=41

[mascaras]

my result


9800GX2 @ 700/1750/1000
forceware 174.174
C2D E8400 @ 4Ghz

[jas420221]

What "real world" improvements are you looking for? Its a benchmark program for DX10...thats it.