XFX 7600GS XT SLI Video Card Review :: Test Setup and Procedures

Author: Benjamin Sun · 03-25-2006 · Category: Hardware - Video Cards

We've used 3DMark03 in our benchmark suite for several years. The first time I saw the Mother Nature scene in the benchmark, I was amazed and awed by the beautiful graphics displayed in the game. With the recent release of Oblivion, I feel this game is better suited for our benchmark suite. It's 2006 and a benchmark like 3DMark03 is over 4 years old now. Once I've tested several cards with Oblivion, the change will be made.


Test System

  • AMD FX-57 CPU
  • 1GB Crucial Ballistix DDR400 memory
  • 2 250GB Western Digital SATA HDDs
  • XFX 7600GS XXX Edition
  • ASUS 16X DVD-ROM

Test Software

  • F.E.A.R. 32-bit max settings 1024x768, 1280x960, 1600x1200 no AA no AF, 4x AA 16x AF
  • Far Cry 32-bit max settings 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 no AA no AF, 4x AA 16x AF
  • Doom 3 32-bit max settings 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 no AA no AF, 4x AA 16x AF
  • Call of Duty 2 32-bit max settings 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 no AA no AF, 4x AA 16x AF
  • Quake 4 32-bit max settings 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200 no AA no AF, 4x AA 16x AF
  • 3dmark06 1024x768, 1280x1024, 1600x1200
  • 3DMark05 Default
  • 3DMark03 Default

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