For our review, we used the following testbed:

• Processor: AMD64 3500+ NewCastle (939 socket)
• Case: Antec 1080AMG
• Motherboard: A8N-SLI Deluxe
• Memory: 2x512MB Corsair XMS TWINX1024-3200XL Memory
• Hard Disk Drive: WD800JD 80GB 7200RPM
• DVD Burner: Pioneer DVR-A08XLA
• Power Supply: EzCool 550Watt
• OS: Microsoft WindowsXP Pro SP2
• DirectX: v9.0c
• ATI Catalyst & Control Center: 6.4
• ATI Tool 0.24 Beta 10

Benchmarking Software:

- 3DMark05,03,01
- Codecreatures Benchmark Pro
- AquaMark3 v3.0
- Half Life 2
- Quake 4
- Ground Control II
- F.E.A.R.
- Need For Speed: Most Wanted

For comparison, we will be posting the results of the EAX1600XT SILENT/TVD/256M along with the results of the ASUS EAX1300PRO, XFX 6800GS and ASUS N6600GT.