3DMark05 Released

FutureMark has released 3DMark05 (local mirror ~ 282MB), the latest version of their popular benchmark. 3DMark05 will measure your PC's 3D performance in next generation games, reliably compare the latest high-end gaming hardware, and show you amazing real-time 3D graphics. NOTE: You MUST have a DirectX 9 compatible graphics adapter with support for Pixel Shader 2.0 or later, or this software will not work. Another mirrors: Filerush, FileShack, Games-Fusion, MajorGeeks, GH, JustGamers, GameStar.hu.

The first reviews can be found on TechReport, Beyond3D and EliteBastards, 3DVelocity, Driver Heaven, TweakTown.


Enjoy it RD!

NVIDIA Corporation, a worldwide leader in graphics and digital media processors, today announced that the Company has set the bar for 3dMark05, the latest PC performance benchmark from Futuremark Corporation. In benchmark tests performed by NVIDIA using 3dMark05, the NVIDIA GeForce 6800 Ultra SLI achieved an industry high-score of 7229(1).

"These results validate that the NVIDIA GeForce 6-Series of GPUs is a gamer's dream, and delivers the cutting edge technology that enthusiasts demand," said Ujesh Desai, general manager for desktop GPUs at NVIDIA. "We believe the NVIDIA SLI-multi-GPU technology is the must have feature for performance PCI Express graphics."

NVIDIA SLI is a patent-pending hardware and software solution that enables gamers to connect two PCI Express-based NVIDIA GeForce 6-Series graphics cards on their PCI Express-compatible motherboards to deliver blazing performance.

News source: nVIDIA

This hotfix will update 3DMark05 to version 1.1.0 and is required for accessing ORB. It fixes a possible expoloit to inflate results in 3DMark05 version 1.0.0.

- A possible exploit to inflate results in 3DMark05 version 1.0.0 has been fixed
- Updated Entech DLL
- One incorrect unit in the MS Excel importer has been fixed

Download: 3DMark05 Hotfix 1.1.0
News source: Futuremark

Sorry didn't notice this here , rarely look at this section .

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Originally Posted by GrandDad

Sorry didn't notice this here , rarely look at this section .

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Same here, someone post their score damnit!

Gotta download it first, dialup(no way), uni(net probs).

RD, send me the downloaded file on a cd and i promise to post my score. ;)