vista 64 bit best benchmark performance check??

Hi I have built my self a high spec system but I am concerned that all is not set up correctly.what is the best way of putting my system through its paces and seeing all is working correctly??
I only got 4600 points on pcmark vantage...this seems low for my spec.Can any one see whats letting my p.c down ....memory?? perhaps

QX9650 YORKFIELD PROCESSOR
ASUS MAXIMUS FORMULA motherboard
BFG 9800 GX2 graphics
ocz 8 GB PC2-6400 DUAL CH. VISTA GOLD SERIES RAM
XFI FATAL1TY SOUND CARD
RAPTOR 150 G 10 000 RPM HD + 500G HITACHI DESKSTAR
ANTEC NINE HUNDRED GAMING CASE
800 W POWER SUPPLY
64 BIT VISTA ULTIMATE

Try using PCMark Vantage (http://www.futuremark.com/products/p...e/?hash=626147). It has been specifically created for benchmarking and grading Windows Vista systems.

i did lol....4600 points seemed low to me compared with others I read about

What is your Windows Experience Index (WEI) for each category? I am particularly interested in your graphics figures as you have an nVidia based graphics card on your system whereas according to the ASUS website your motherboard supports the ATI 'CrossFire Technology'.
Dwarf

I get 5.9 across the board I am thinking I should have bought nvidia board is it the n force 7 ? I would need to get DDR2 board to go with my RAM though wouldn't I?

5.9 across the board is currently the highest WEI that you can achieve, so I don't think that you have anything to worry about, especially if you can run your programs and games satisfactorily. As for the benchmark, there are lots of reasons why you are getting a seemingly low score in comparison to others. The first is their system specification compared to yours and the second being the type of benchmark that you have run. Where benchmarks really come into their own is when you upgrade your system. They can give you feedback as to its performance both before and afterwards.
Dwarf

I changed cards from 8800 gts and my fps on call of duty 4 showed no real improvment.I then reinstalled drivers for my 9800 gx2 and got a real impressive gain.I moved new card from the bottom pci express slot to the top where it should have been and I have lost the Fps gain again.I am going to reinstall vista.