ATI HD 2600 Pro 256MB

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Max Slowik
Beth
AMD
Jan. 14, 2008

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Conclusion

I'm not exactly sure why AMD really designed this card, except that they probably wanted a SKU at the price point. The number of people this card will satisfy are few, although I suspect OEMs will force it on a whole lot more.

If you're only interested in re-playing your (possibly very) old games, but still want near-perfect video acceleration, then this is your card. If you're actually interested in playing new games or even just games from the recent past, then you should move higher up the list, starting with the HD 2600 XT. If you're only interested in video, then save some cash and get an HD 2400 XT.

If you have this card now and think there's something wrong with it, there isn't. Start saving for a replacement.

Pros

Near-perfect video acceleration
Insignificant power requirements - 28W

Cons

Weak gaming performance
Loud fan
Better options available for a little more money

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

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