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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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October 11, 2006 |
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| Written By: |
Huy Duong |
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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
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94
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72.39
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| ATI X1900 |
21
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76
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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
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Min
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Max
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Ave
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| MSI NX7900GT |
33
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63
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57.64
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| ATI X1900 |
36
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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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