Quote Originally Posted by GoldenTiger View Post
I only read the last page just now, but the BFBC2 results were with ATI's 10.2 drivers. I was shocked too at the minimums being so much better, but it just isn't dipping down during firefights . I'll read through the thread later when I have more time and answer other questions. As far as OC'ing vs. stock, my Asus 5870 wouldn't run stable/artifact-free for extended gaming sessions at anything but stock... so that's the data I have/had from before. The GTX 470 I have is running stable for hour+ gaming sessions at this overclock, so that's what I'm comparing with: what I can actually run them at. It's *not* meant to be a comprehensive, rigorous review, just a quick impressions post... take it as you want. Some sites did achieve similar results though not as good, that I've seen... I'm chalking it up to the new drivers possibly.
There is a reason I enjoyed the xbitlabs review, they included all kinds of data. Your data isn't particularly reliable for the fact that you did not minimize the variables, therefore your review is meaningless. No offense, just an observation

For example, what were your CCC settings vs your nv panel settings? AI/Texture Quality/AA/AF/Adapative AA etc. Did you run a quick CPU bench before testing to make sure your running a level playing field? Was it a clean build now or before, or never?

I have more questions, but since you don't have that 5870 I'll wait for another member's review Also you made comments about the fan, the cooler on the GTX470 isn't the beast on the 480. 470 runs much cooler afaik.