NCIX AMD Platform System Review :: Test Setup and Software

Author: Doc Overclock · 09-17-2008 · Category: Hardware - Misc
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NCIX AMD Platform System Review

All tests were run at a resolution of 1280X1024 with the features set to their highest quality settings. These are some of the industries standard tests that are used by reviewers around the globe for synthetic testing purposes.


Test System


  • Motherboard: Asus M3A32 CrossFireX AMD 770FX Chipset
  • CPU: AMD AM2 Quad-Core Phenon X4 9850 CPU 2.5GHz X 4
  • CPU Cooler: Asetek Liquid Cooler OEM LCLC
  • Memory: 4GB Ganged Corsair XMS PC8500
  • Video: ATI HD 3870 X2 1GB
  • Hard Drive: WD 750GB SATA2 7500RPM
  • Optical Drive: 20X Super Scriptwriter DVDRW
  • 1.44 Floppy: N/A
  • Case: Silverstone TJ10 Black W/clear window
  • PSU: Crucial 620W ATX

Test Software

  • Sysmark 2007
  • SpecViewPerf
  • 3DMark 05/06
  • wPrime
  • SiSoft Sandra
  • Microsoft Windows Vista Home

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