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MSI
Geforce NX7900GT-VT2D256EHD:
Not only does MSI's 7900GT offer compelling gaming performance,
but it is also HDCP ready. |
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| Date: |
October
11, 2006 |
| Manufacturer: |
MSI |
| Written
By: |
Huy
Duong |
| Price: |
$249
USD |
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Half-Life 2: Episode 1
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Min
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Max
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Ave
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| MSI
NX7900GT |
43
|
94
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72.39
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| ATI
X1900 |
21
|
76
|
58
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In the narrow corridors of the ep1_c17_02a map,
both cards were equally able to handle some of the fast paced
close quarters combat. Once we stepped into the upper warehouse
with the gunship blasting the ceiling, the X1900 became noticeably
slower than the 7900 GT. Unlike the X1900, the MSI 7900 GT never
dropped below 40fps.
Image Quality
I never really paid much attention to HDR until
I started playing Episode 1. It really does a lot to immerse
a player into the game, plus it looks fantastic.
Madden 2006
|
Min
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Max
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Ave
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| MSI
NX7900GT |
33
|
63
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57.64
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| ATI
X1900 |
36
|
63
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55.75
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Neither card had any problems at all playing Madden
2006. The X1900 and 7900 GT both stayed near the 60fps mark, dropping
down only a few times as players filled the screen.
Image Quality
The game itself isn't very challenging graphically,
so feel free to bump up the image quality.
Quake 4
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Min
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Max
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Ave
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| MSI
NX7900GT |
25
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62
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39.95
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| ATI
X1900 |
20
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62
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32.36
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Despite the relatively low average framerates, the
gameplay itself wasn't bad with the X1900 and 7900 GT. The 7900
GT did feel smoother during the boss battle and never dropped
below 25fps.
Image Quality
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MSI 7900 GT
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ATI X1900
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There isn't a big difference between the hardware
platforms, even upon closer examination. I do find the AntiAliasing
a little smoother and less washed out on the 7900 GT than on
the X1900, despite both using the same AA level.
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