For our review, we setup the following testbed:

• Processor: AMD64 3500+ NewCastle (939 socket)
• Case: Antec 1080AMG
• Motherboard: ASUS A8N32-SLI Deluxe
• Memory: 2x512MB Corsair XMS TWINX1024-3200XL Memory
• Hard Disk Drive: WD800JD 80GB 7200RPM
• DVD Burner: Pioneer DVR-A08XLA
• Power Supply: EzCool 550Watt, Thermaltake Power Express 250W
• OS: Microsoft WindowsXP Pro SP2
• DirectX: v9.0c
• ATI Catalyst & Control Center: 6.4

Benchmarking Software:

- 3DMark06,05,03,01
- Codecreatures Benchmark Pro
- AquaMark3 v3.0
- Half Life 2
- Quake 4
- Ground Control II
- F.E.A.R.
- Need For Speed: Most Wanted

For comparison, we will be posting the results of the PowerColor X1900 GT 256M along with the results of the ASUS EAX1600XT SILENT, XFX 7800 GTX and ASUS N7800 GTX TOP.