For testing today we are using our high end AMD system, based around the excellent six core Phenom II X6 1100T processor clocked to 4GHZ.
System validation is available here.
Review Test System:
Processor: AMD Phenom II X6 1100T
Motherboard: MSI 890 GXM-G65
Cooling: Noctua NH D14 (with extra 140mm Noctua fan)
Memory: Kingston 8GB DDR3 @ 1600mhz
Chassis: Antec Dark Fleet DF85
Power Supply: Antec High Current Gamer 900W
Monitor: Dell U2410
Software:
Windows 7 64 Bit
FRAPS
Catalyst 11.1 WHQL
Colin McRae Dirt 2
Alien V Predator
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Just Cause 2
Crysis Warhead
Far Cry 2
Metro 2033
Technical Monitoring and Test Equipment:
Keithley Integra unit
Thermal Diodes
Raytek Laser Temp Gun 3i LSRC/MT4 Mini Temp
Extech digital sound level meter & SkyTronic DSL 2 Digital Sound Level Meter
Kill A Watt Meter
All results are gained from multiple test runs to ensure any abnormalities are removed before publication.