PC Status | Overall this PC is performing as expected (58th percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 42 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components. |
Processor | With a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 61.3%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is above average. |
Graphics | 3.45% is too low to play 3D games or use CAD packages. (Note: general computing tasks don't require 3D graphics) |
Boot Drive | The boot partition is located on a mechanical or hybrid drive. Moving the system to an SSD will yield far faster boot times, better system responsiveness and faster application load times. |
Memory | 16GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 16GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing. |
OS Version | Although Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option. |
System | Alienware M17x (all builds) |
Motherboard | Alienware |
Memory | 13.2 GB free of 16 GB @ 1.6 GHz |
Display | 1920 x 1200 - 32 Bit colors, |
OS | Windows 10 |
BIOS Date | 20110117 |
Uptime | 0 Days |
Run Date | Jul 11 '16 at 20:51 |
Run Duration | 114 Seconds |
Run User | USA-User |
Background CPU | 8% |
Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).
Processor | Bench | Normal | Heavy | Server |
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61.3%
Good
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Graphics Card | Bench | 3D DX9 | 3D DX10 | 3D DX11 |
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Nvidia GeForce GTX 285M
Dell(1028 043A) 1GB
Driver: nvd3dumx.dll Ver. 9.18.13.4192
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3.45%
Terrible
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Drives | Bench | Sequential | Random 4k | Deep queue 4k |
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Samsung Spinpoint MP4 2.5" 640GB
596GB free
Firmware: 2AK10001 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
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62.7%
Good
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WD Blue 2.5" 640GB (2009)-$152
367GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 01.01A01 Max speed: SATA 2.0 300 MB/s
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44.2%
Average
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Memory Kit | Bench | Multi core | Single core | Latency |
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Crucial CT102464BF160B.M16 2x8GB
2 of 2 slots used
16GB SODIMM DDR3 1600 MHz
Performing below potential (11th percentile) - ensure that a dual+ channel XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP |
39.2%
Below average
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L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds
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CPU | |
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Core i7 Q 720Intel $220Bench 51%, 13,149 samples | 13x |
Core i7 Q 820Intel $119Bench 52%, 2,269 samples | 9x |
Core i7 X 920Intel $90Bench 57%, 998 samples | 9x |
GPU | |
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Mobility Radeon HD 4870ATIBench 8%, 153 samples | 27x |
Mobility Radeon HD 5870AMDBench 9%, 3,040 samples | 25x |
GeForce GTX 260MNvidiaBench 5%, 1,120 samples | 7x |
EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER | Value: 50% - Above average | Total price: $248 |