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9:57 AM - 08/28/2006 by The Editors of Tom's Hardware

We tested at common resolutions of 1024x768 (monitors and older LCDs), 1280x1024 (17" and 19" flat panelt) and 1600x1200 (20"+ displays). At 1024x768 resolution, we tested without anti-aliasing and anisotropic filtering as well as with 4x AA and 8x AF settings. The other resolutions we did with these features enabled.

The highest-end cards GeForce 7950 GX2 and Quad-SLI setups only make sense if you go for 2048x1536 or 2560x1600 resolution. This requires large-size LCDs and kick-butt systems.

Nvidia Single Graphics and SLI, ATI Single Graphics Setup
CPU AMD Athlon 64 FX-60, 2.6 GHz
System Interface 1 GHz HT-Link
Motherboard Asus A8N32-SLI Deluxe
Chipset Nvidia nForce4
Memory Mushkin 2x1024 MB PC3200, CL2.0-2-3-2
Hard Drive Western Digital Raptor WD1500, 150 GB, Serial ATA, 10,000 RPM
DVD Gigabyte GO-D1600C
LAN Marvell
Audio Realtek AC97
Power Supply Silverstone SST-ST56ZF, 560 W
ATI Crossfire Setup
CPU AMD Athlon 64 FX-60, 2.6 GHz
System Interface 1 GHz HT Link
Motherboard ATI Reference Board
Chipset ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200 (RD580)
Memory Mushkin 2x 1024 MB, PC3200, CL2.0-2-3-2
LAN Marvell
Audio AC97
AGP Graphics Cards
CPU AMD Athlon 64 FX-60, 2.6 GHz
System Interface 1 GHz HT-Link
Motherboard Asus AV8 Deluxe
Chipset VIA K8T800 Pro
Memory Mushkin 2x 1024 MB, PC3200, CL2.0-2-3-2
Chipset Marvell
Audio Realtek AC97
Drivers & Setup
Graphics ATI Catalyst 6.6
Nvidia Forceware 91.31
OS Windows XP Professional, SP2
DirectX Version 9.0c
Chipset Software Nvidia Nforce4 6.86
AGP VIA Hyperion Pro V509A

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