Test Systems
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. All of the modules were run in dual channel mode! The memory on the Intel and AMD test platforms with DDR2 memory was run with Corsair PC2-10000C5 memory running 4GB at 4-4-4-12 2T timings at 800MHz. The XFX GeForce 8800GTX video card used 97.94 public drivers.
The actual AMD test system:
The AMD Socket AM2 Test Platform Specifics:
| AMD Test Platform |
| Component | Brand/Model | Live Pricing |
| Processor | AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ AM2 | Click Here |
| Motherboard | DFI NF590 SLI-M2R/G | Click Here |
| Memory | 4GB Corsair PC2-10000C5 | Click Here |
| Video Card | XFX GeForce 8800GTX | Click Here |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital 250MB | Click Here |
| Cooling | Zalman | Click Here |
| Power Supply | Corsair 620W | Click Here |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional | Click Here |
The AMD Socket AM2 Test Platform CPU-Z Screen Shots:
The actual Intel test system:
The Intel LGA775 Test Platform Specifics:
| Intel Test Platform |
| Component | Brand/Model | Live Pricing |
| Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo E6300 | Click Here |
| Motherboard | eVGA nForce 680i LT SLI | Click Here |
| Memory | 4GB Corsair PC2-10000C5 | Click Here |
| Video Card | XFX GeForce 8800 GTX | Click Here |
| Hard Drive | Western Digital 250MB | Click Here |
| Cooling | Intel Reference Fan | Click Here |
| Power Supply | Corsair 620HX | Click Here |
| Operating System | Windows XP Professional | Click Here |
The Intel LGA775 Test Platform CPU-Z Screen Shots:
Let's move on and take a look at the testing!
