Testing Methodology
As we have already told you in the previous part of our today’s article, we are currently using a separate test bed for graphics cards power consumption tests and study of graphics card electrical features and characteristics. This testbed has the following hardware and software configuration:
- Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600 CPU (3 GHz, 1333 MHz FSB x 9, LGA775)
- DFI LANParty UT ICFX3200-T2R/G mainboard (on ATI CrossFire Xpress 3200 chipset)
- PC2-1066 memory (2x2 GB, 1066 MHz)
- Enermax Liberty ELT620AWT PSU (620 W)
- Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit
- CyberLink PowerDVD 9 Ultra/"Serenity" BD (1080p VC-1, 20 Mbit)
- Crysis Warhead
- OCCT Perestroika 3.1.0
The heart of our testbed is a special measuring board built around Allegro ACS713-30T current diodes and 8-bit Atmel ATmega168 microcontroller:
현재 시장에 유통되고 있는 그래픽카드들의 종합 전력 소모량 비교입니다. 구매하실때 참고 하시기 바랍니다.
얼큰한 페르미 형님이 빠져 있네요. 아쉬워 하실듯.