3DMark06 measures Shader 3.0 (i.e., DirectX 9.0c) performance. We run this software under three 16:10 widescreen resolutions, 1680×1050, 1920×1200, and 2560×1600, first with no image quality enhancements enabled – results we call “low” on the charts and tables below –, then setting 4x anti-aliasing and 16x anisotropic filtering. See the results below.
Let’s test one more model of the Zalman CNPS9900 family of CPU coolers: the CNPS9900DF, which has three heatpipes, a 140 mm fan and a 120 mm fan, both with LEDs.
The PC Power & Cooling Silencer Mk III power supply series has models ranging from 400 W to 1,200 W. Let’s test the 750 W model, which comes with the 80 Plus Gold certification.
ASUS P5B Premium Vista Edition is a high-end socket 775 motherboard based on Intel P965 chipset and featuring several different features, like a LCD display and remote control. Check it out.
Let’s test this entry-level power supply from the Dutch company, Nexus, with the manufacturer promising efficiency above 80% even though this unit doesn’t have the 80 Plus certification.
