Test Setup and Test Parameters
AMD 3000+ “Orleans” AM2 @ 2.71GHz
Foxconn C51XEM2AA
1GB Corsair PC8500C5
Antec SP2.0 450W
Antec Sonata 2 Case
7900GTX w/ AcceleroX1
X1900XTX w/ Zalman VF900 (retested); Accelero X2; Thermaltake Tide Water
We used ATI Tool to monitor both the 7900GTX’s and X1900XTX’s temperatures. “Idle” temperature is defined as letting the card sit for 15 minutes inactive and recording the average temperature achieved. “Load” temperature is defined by looping 3DMark06 graphics tests for 25 minutes and taking the maximum temperature achieved during the point.