ATI HD 2600 XT 256MB

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Max Slowik
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ATI
Jun. 28, 2007

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Testing - 3DMark 06

To benchmark 3DMark '06, all of the default settings are used, except that each test is run 3 times then averaged. Please note that we do not condone the use of 3DMark '06 as a serious benchmarking tool; it should only be used for the entertainment value of seeing how high some of these new cards are scoring.

3DMark06 @ 1280 x 1024

No AA/No AF

PNY 8800GTX XLR8 768MB

ASUS 8800GTX 768MB

Foxconn 8800GTS 320MB

Leadtek 8800GTS 640MB

Albatron 8600GT 256MB

ATI HD 2600XT 256MB

12268

10316

8703

8652

4671

FPS

18000

ATI's HD 2600 XT 256MB no worky in 3DMarky for me...

Testing - HQV

To rate the video quality as objectively as possible, I'll be using the HQV benchmark DVD, a collection of clips that highlight the many processes that video playback involves, and then rating them based on my findings, using Cyberlink's PowerDVD codec. HQV uses a collection of clips that are visually assessed. Most of the tests are scored pass or fail, and the number of points each clip is worth varies depending on the importance. For example, jaggies can be severe and are easily noticeable, so getting a pass there is worth more than getting a pass on noise reduction.

HQV

ATI HD 2600XT 256MB

Albatron 8600GT 256MB

125

Score

200

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Page 1: Introduction
Page 2: The Card & Bundle
Page 3: Test Setup
Page 4: Testing - HL2 Episode 1
Page 5: Testing - F.E.A.R.
Page 6: Testing - Company of Heroes
Page 7: Testing - Prey
Page 8: Testing - Need for Speed Most Wanted
Page 9: Testing - 3DMark 06 & HQV
Page 10: Performance Summary, Power & Noise, and Overclocking
Page 11: Conclusion

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4 User Comments

1 - Posted by titan on July 1, 2007 - 1:19 am

For Company of Heroes use the -novsync command line parameter. Somebody from Relic has more benchmarking info at http://www.relicrank.com/bloggo/2007/ 06/01/company-of-heroes-dx10-d 3d10-faq-and-benchmarking-guid e/

2 - Posted by Max Slowik on July 1, 2007 - 5:35 pm

Yeah, I found that a little too late; I will be updating the video card benchmarks fairly soon, since I'm planning on a nice DX10 round-up. It should be fun (by fun I mean mind-numbing horrible terrible very bad work) but also helpful and enlightening.

The mid-range gap is just appalling, though. It's almost as if major companies can't make stream processing cards that cost right to fill in the space. NVIDIA comes close with their 8800GTS 320MB, but it still runs about $275. . .

Thanks for the heads up. I'm still getting the hang of video card benches, and I'm always willing to accept pointers.

3 - Posted by bridge3 on October 25, 2008 - 2:36 pm

I have been recommended the 2600 pro as an upgrade for my Dell Dimension 9150 (3 yrs old, present card X600). The XT looks better. They were recommended because of low power demand and they are pci-e 1 compatible. Is this right and are there better options in the $100-$200 bracket. I'd rather stick with ATI I think.

4 - Posted by DELL 9150 Also on October 30, 2008 - 4:49 am

I have the same computer 3GB memory 250HD I upgraded to the ATI 2600XT and It works Awesome. I paid $40.00 thru Newegg.

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