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MSI GeForce NX7600GT-VT2D256E: MSI's mainstream product looks like an enthusiast product, but where will the performance lie? |
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August 23, 2006 |
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| Written By: |
Huy Duong |
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Half Life 2: Lost Coast - 1440x900
| Frames Per Second |
Min
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Max
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Avg
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| MSI NX7600GT |
22
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78
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44.67
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| NVIDIA 7600GT |
22
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68
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40.98
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| HIS X1800GTO |
25
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71
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44.91
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The NX7600GT and X1800GTO are pretty much neck and neck in the numbers department. Performance is slightly better than the reference 7600GT due to the slightly better specs of MSI's card. The card itself did experience quite a few drops under 30fps though, hence the X1800GTO may feel a bit smoother for experienced gamers.
Half Life 2: Lost Coast - Image Quality
Lost Coast looks pretty spectacular on the NX7600GT. Fans of HDR will be quite happy with the improvements NVIDIA made in this area. To be honest, I can't really tell who does it better, ATI or NVIDIA, which I suppose is a good thing since if it was noticeable, we'll have a problem.
F.E.A.R. - 1280x960
| Frames Per Second |
Min
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Max
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Avg
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| MSI NX7600GT |
19
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68
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32.47
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| NVIDIA 7600GT |
1
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89
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30.98
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| HIS X1800GTO |
14
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115
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35.13
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Performance of the NX7600GT is closer to the reference design here, but without the big dips. It doesn't spike as much as the X1800GTO, but it provides a relatively even gaming experience. F.E.A.R. is what I would say a "decent looking" game, but I've seen better. That said, the lighting is really good and is what taxes the framerates here. Between ATI and NVIDIA, the game image quality is pretty even to me.
Need For Speed: Most Wanted - 1440x900
| Frames Per Second |
Min
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Max
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Avg
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| MSI NX7600GT |
10
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37
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22.17
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| NVIDIA 7600GT |
11
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43
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22.03
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| HIS X1800GTO |
11
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43
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22.40
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A great looking game that can be a framerate hog once all the effects are turned on. While the average framerates are a bit low, overall the game plays quite nicely.
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