Call of Duty 4 is a DirectX 9 game implementing high-dynamic range (HDR) and its own physics engine, which is used to calculate how objects interact. For example, if you shoot, what exactly will happen to the object when the bullet hits it? Will it break? Will it move? Will the bullet bounce back? It gives a more realistic experience to the user.
We ran this program at three 16:10 widescreen resolutions, 1680×1050, 1920×1200, and 2560×1600, maxing out all image quality controls (i.e., everything was put on the maximum values on the Graphics and Texture menus). We used the game internal benchmarking feature, running a demo provided by NVIDIA called “wetwork.” We are putting this demo for downloading here if you want to run your own benchmarks. The game was updated to version 1.6. The results below are the average number of frames per second (FPS) achieved by each card.
The EarthWatts Platinum is the latest power supply series from Antec, featuring the coveted 80 Plus Platinum certification. Let’s see if the 650 W model is a good pick.
Let’s take a look at the second version of NZXT’s HALE90 850 W power supply, which comes with a fully modular cabling system and the 80 Plus Gold certification.
The new Corsair AX power supply series have 80 Plus Gold certification, full modular cabling system, and single +12 V rail. Let’s see if the 850 W model is a good buy.
