The Test System
All testing was done on a fresh install of Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bitwith all the latest updates installed. All benchmarks were completed onthe desktop with no other software programs running. The CorsairDOMINATOR memory modules were run in triple-channel mode at 1866MHzwith 8-8-8-24 timings.
The NVIDIA GeForce graphics cards were benchmarked with Forceware 191.07 drivers; the ATI Radeon HD graphics cards were tested with 8.66.6 CATALYST drivers. The ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 motherboard was run using BIOS 0610 with the processor running stocksettings and Turbo enabled.
Windows 7 Drivers Used:
Intel Chipset Inf Update Program V9.1.1.1014
SoundMAX 2000B Audio Driver V6.10.2.6585 for Windows 64bit Windows 7.(WHQL)
Marvell Yukon Gigabit Ethernet Driver V11.10.5.3 for 32/64bit Windows 7.(WHQL)
Here is the Intel LGA 1366 Test platform:
Intel Test Platform |
Component | Brand/Model | Live Pricing |
Processor | Intel Core i7 975 | Click Here |
Motherboard | ASUS P6T Deluxe V2 | Click Here |
Memory | 6GB Corsair DDR3 1866MHz | Click Here |
Video Card | See Below
| Click Here |
Hard Drive | Western Digital VelociRaptor | Click Here |
Cooling | Intel Reference | Click Here |
Power Supply | Cooler Master 1000W | Click Here |
Chassis | None (Open Bench)
| Click Here |
Operating System | Windows 7 Ultimate 64-Bit | Click Here |