Legit Video Card Reviews

XFX 8600GT and 8600 GTS XXX Edition Video Cards

Manufacturer: XFX
Product: XFX 8600GT and 8600 GTS XXX Edition Video Cards
Date: Tue, Apr 17, 2007 - 12:00 AM
Written By: Brian Wallace -
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The Test System

Test Bench

 

Video Card Test Platform

Component

Brand/Model

 

Processor

Intel Core 2 Duo E6700

 

Motherboard

Intel 975XBX2KR
 

Memory

2GB Super Talent DDR2 1000
 

Hard Drive

Western Digital Raptor 74GB

 

Cooling

AeroCool Xfire Heatsink

 

Power Supply

Silverstone 850W 

 

Operating System

Windows XP Professional SP2

 

All testing was done on a fresh install of Windows XP Professional build 2600 with Service Pack 2 and DirectX 9.0c. All benchmarks were completed on the desktop with no other software programs running. ATI CATALYST 7.2 Drivers were used on all of the ATI video cards. Forceware 93.71 drivers were used for NVIDIA 7000 series cards. Forceware 97.94 drivers were used for 8800 series cards. Forceware 158.16 were used for 8600 GT and 8600 GTS.

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Review Index
Page 1 - The Mainstream DX10 Graphics Cards Finally Arrive
Page 2 - The Second Generation Pure Video HD Engine
Page 3 - The XFX 8600 GT XXX Edition
Page 4 - The XFX 8600 GTS XXX Edition
Page 5 - The Video Card Bundles & Warranty
Page 6 - The Test System
Page 7 - Company of Heroes
Page 8 - F.E.A.R.
Page 9 - Rainbox Six: Vegas
Page 10 - Tomb Raider: Legend
Page 11 - X3: Reunion
Page 12 - Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
Page 13 - 3D Mark 2006
Page 14 - Overclocking
Page 15 - Power Consumption
Page 16 - Final Thoughts and Conclusions